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Can IKEA's new 3-in-1 microwave really replace your air fryer? I compared them to find out
By Millie Fender published
I made french fries and chicken skewers in both my air fryer and my IKEA 3-in-1 microwave, and the results surprised me.

Breville Bambino vs Breville Bambino Plus: Which budget espresso machine should you buy?
By Erin Bashford published
Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk steaming, and more to find out.

I tested Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 with Alexa+ — here’s how it stacks up to its predecessor
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) features a full redesign with Alexa+ early access but you can't go wrong with its more affordable predecessor either.

I put Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly and Lowe's 20-foot inflatable Skeleton in my yard — and this one wins Halloween
By Mike Prospero published
Want to win your neighborhood's Halloween decorating contest? I put up both Lowe's 20-foot inflatable skeleton and Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly to see which was the best.

Hario V60 vs Aeropress: Which manual brewer is best?
By Erin Bashford published
Which manual coffee maker is better, the AeroPress or the Hario V60? I compared them head-to-head.

I put two 'Dyson dupe' hairdryers to the ultimate test — here's how the Laifen SE 2 and the Dreame Glory Mix compare
By Lucy Scotting published
I've spent the past month putting the Laifen SE 2 and Dreame Glory Mix to the test to find out if there's a rival budget solution to the Dyson Supersonic.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. vs Dreame Pocket Neo: I put them both to the test so you don't have to
By Ashley Thieme published
I've spent the last two months testing the Dreame Pocket and the Dyson Airwrap i.d. to find out if there is a budget answer for the famed Airwrap technology.

Air circulator vs fan — what's the difference and which should you buy?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to cool down your room fast, here’s everything you need to know about whether buying an air circulator or a fan is right for your home
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