HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOME PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH REAL TESTING The Best Tower Fans. Seville Classics - UltraSlimline. We tested the top-rated tower fans and selected the Seville Classics - UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. Another great tower fan is the Vornado - OSCR32 that matches the Seville in cooling power. A more expensive but excellent option is the Dyson - TP01, which has an integrated THE BEST SPORTS BRAS OF 2021 W ith entire research labs dedicated to breast biomechanics and athletic bra development, it’s no surprise that the sports bra is still a work in progress. Though there may be no such thing as the perfect sports bra (yet), in the meantime we put 11 top-rated athletic bras through the paces to determine the current best of the best, testing their level of support, comfort, breathability and THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOW TO CLEAN A TOWER FAN (STEP BY STEP T ower fans easily gather dust, pet hair and other allergens, so to keep your tower fan running efficiently, you’ll need to clean it on a regular basis. But dusting the fan’s exterior with a microfiber cloth or vacuuming it with one of our recommended upright vacuums or pet hair vacuums, isn’t enough.You’ll need to open the fan up and clean its interior as well. THE BEST LAUNDRY STAIN REMOVERS OF 2021 A fter more than thirty hours of research and in-house testing, our pick for the best laundry stain remover currently on the market is OxiClean – Versatile Stain Remover.OxiClean Versatile was effective enough to combat a variety of stains, from ink, to chocolate, to coffee. The product was unparalleled in its pre-treatment instructions and process, versatility, and cost per unit. THE 9 BEST GARDEN HOSE NOZZLES OF 2021 W ith more than 30 hours of testing seven hose nozzles over a period of six weeks in our backyard, we determined that the best garden hose nozzle overall is the SprayTec – 9-Pattern Nozzle Sprayer.Not only was the SprayTec comfortable to hold and easy to use, it also had all the functions the vast majority of garden-hose users will need. THE BEST INSULATED TUMBLERS OF 2021 The RTIC – 30-Ounce Insulated Tumbler is the best bargain in this lineup, and it’s our top pick overall. The stopper actually prevents some spills, and compatible accessories are easy to find. This is an updated version of the RTIC, but the old all-metal-no-stopper version

is still available.

HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOME PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH REAL TESTING The Best Tower Fans. Seville Classics - UltraSlimline. We tested the top-rated tower fans and selected the Seville Classics - UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. Another great tower fan is the Vornado - OSCR32 that matches the Seville in cooling power. A more expensive but excellent option is the Dyson - TP01, which has an integrated THE BEST SPORTS BRAS OF 2021 W ith entire research labs dedicated to breast biomechanics and athletic bra development, it’s no surprise that the sports bra is still a work in progress. Though there may be no such thing as the perfect sports bra (yet), in the meantime we put 11 top-rated athletic bras through the paces to determine the current best of the best, testing their level of support, comfort, breathability and THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOW TO CLEAN A TOWER FAN (STEP BY STEP T ower fans easily gather dust, pet hair and other allergens, so to keep your tower fan running efficiently, you’ll need to clean it on a regular basis. But dusting the fan’s exterior with a microfiber cloth or vacuuming it with one of our recommended upright vacuums or pet hair vacuums, isn’t enough.You’ll need to open the fan up and clean its interior as well. THE BEST LAUNDRY STAIN REMOVERS OF 2021 A fter more than thirty hours of research and in-house testing, our pick for the best laundry stain remover currently on the market is OxiClean – Versatile Stain Remover.OxiClean Versatile was effective enough to combat a variety of stains, from ink, to chocolate, to coffee. The product was unparalleled in its pre-treatment instructions and process, versatility, and cost per unit. THE 9 BEST GARDEN HOSE NOZZLES OF 2021 W ith more than 30 hours of testing seven hose nozzles over a period of six weeks in our backyard, we determined that the best garden hose nozzle overall is the SprayTec – 9-Pattern Nozzle Sprayer.Not only was the SprayTec comfortable to hold and easy to use, it also had all the functions the vast majority of garden-hose users will need. THE BEST INSULATED TUMBLERS OF 2021 The RTIC – 30-Ounce Insulated Tumbler is the best bargain in this lineup, and it’s our top pick overall. The stopper actually prevents some spills, and compatible accessories are easy to find. This is an updated version of the RTIC, but the old all-metal-no-stopper version

is still available.

HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOW TO FIX A PORTABLE AC THAT'S NOT COOLING (NOT BLOWING After you’ve made sure that the mode is set for cooling (not the “dry” or “fan” setting), wait for the compressor to kick on. Usually it’ll take 60-90 seconds after you power up the unit. Check the temperature of air flowing out of the top of the unit and the air flowing into the evaporator coil behind the top filter grill at the

back.

DO ALL PORTABLE ACS HAVE TO BE VENTED OUT A WINDOW? W e’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These AC units are like self-contained heat pumps: They collect heat from a room and send it somewhere else through an exhaust vent. But portable ACs don’t need to vent out a window, so long as you can find another way to send the heat outside. THE BEST EXECUTIVE PENS OF 2021 A fter two months surveying pen collectors and performing 12 hours of writing tests on different types of paper, we’ve ranked the top ten pens we’d be proud to display on a hardwood desk or use to sign a history-shaping document. The Montblanc – Meisterstück Classique 163 is the best executive pen, with an iconic look and nimble writing performance to match. THE BEST TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR AIR CONDITIONERS Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but with careful planning most houses should be able to stay at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer heat without using excessive energy or making you feel too hot. Energy CAN YOU RUN A PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH NO EXHAUST HOSE? M any new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos of the air conditioner unit in advertising. Whether you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner or setting one up for the fifth summer in a row like we are, you might be asking yourself if you could just leave that bulky exhaust hose HOW DO BLADELESS FANS WORK? A traditional bladed fan pulls in air and chops it up, with each blade sending a slice of air towards you at high velocity, which creates a turbulent and forceful airflow. The air multiplier works much differently. Air is pulled in through a small vent in the pedestal base of the fan. A small, brushless motor forces the air through THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

THE BEST TOWER FANS OF 2021 W e tested the top-rated tower fans for 70+ hours and selected the Seville Classics – UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. The UltraSlimline is affordable, powerful, and capable of cooling a significant portion of your room. For this 2021 update, we tested three newer models and chose the Vornado – OSCR32 as another excellent tower fan that delivers strong cooling power and is THE 7 BEST GARDEN HOSES OF 2021 A fter six weeks and more than 40+ hours of testing, we determined that the Bionic Steel PRO – stainless steel hose is the best lightweight and flexible hose for smaller areas and gardens, and the Briggs and Stratton – 8BS50 garden hose is the best heavy duty hose. Not only is this hose sturdy and manageable, but it’s also durable and comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETERS OF 2021 E yeballing your food isn’t the most effective or safest way to gauge doneness. Digital kitchen thermometers offer quick and easy cooking data. We conducted over 45 hours of research and performed a series of tests to determine which of 12 top products is worthy of being crowned best digital meat thermometer. HOME PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH REAL TESTING The Best Tower Fans. Seville Classics - UltraSlimline. We tested the top-rated tower fans and selected the Seville Classics - UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. Another great tower fan is the Vornado - OSCR32 that matches the Seville in cooling power. A more expensive but excellent option is the Dyson - TP01, which has an integrated THE BEST SPORTS BRAS OF 2021 W ith entire research labs dedicated to breast biomechanics and athletic bra development, it’s no surprise that the sports bra is still a work in progress. Though there may be no such thing as the perfect sports bra (yet), in the meantime we put 11 top-rated athletic bras through the paces to determine the current best of the best, testing their level of support, comfort, breathability and THE BEST TOASTER OVENS FOR 2021 Bryan Vu. Updated March 22, 2021. W e spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville – BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is the best toaster oven. Since our review, the Breville has been slightly updated, but it’s virtually the same high quality, feature-packed and most versatile toaster oven that we originally

reviewed.

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