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Milwaukee By Patrick Phillips 9 days ago

Milwaukee Packout Is Great, But This Underrated Alternative Costs A Lot Less

Users rave about the durability and versatility of Milwaukee's Packout storage system, but another brand offers a similar product for a lot less.

Computer rendering of a drone flying over a neighborhood

Drones By Patrick Phillips 9 days ago

Insurance Companies Are Using Drone Images To Cancel Customers' Policy Renewals

Commercial drone use by insurance companies is on the rise, with some homeowners reporting insurers are canceling policy renewals based on aerial photography.

2026 Nissan Armada Pro-4X front 3/4 view

Automotive Reviews By Alex Hevesy 9 days ago

Nissan's 2026 Armada Is Big In All The Best Ways (And The Worst, Too)

Capable, spacious, and certainly powerful, does Nissan's most expensive model have what it takes to sink the three-row SUV competition?

A Ruggie alarm clock mat on a wooden floor with an arrow pointing on it

Technology By Sumukh Rao 9 days ago

14 Smart Home Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed

There are several smart home gadgets that can make your home life easier and safer. However, here are 14 you may have never known existed.

Person holding Ryobi glue gun on a craft project

Ryobi By Patrick Phillips 9 days ago

The Best All-Purpose Ryobi Glue Gun, According To Users

Glue guns are essential for arts and crafts projects but they can also be used for heftier construction jobs. Users say this Ryobi offering is the best one.

Green and white Ikea household items on display in an Ikea showroom

Accessories and Peripherals By Emma Street 9 days ago

5 Clever Ways To Use Ikea Products You Didn't Realize Were Possible

Looking to step up your organization around the house? A trip to your local Ikea can steer you towards a number of products you can use in surprising ways.

iPhone By Pranav Bhardwaj 9 days ago

5 iPhone Myths You Really Need To Stop Believing

Some myths are rooted in reality. Others, like the ones swirling around the Apple iPhone, could end up doing more harm than good if you rely on them.

A senior man mking a phone call while holding a router

Internet By Philip Kambutu 9 days ago

Too Many Smart Devices Slow Your Internet – But This Could Be The Solution

Problems with slow downloads and endless buffering? Your growing device list may be to blame. Find out how to manage network congestion and improve performance.

Black CA license plate with no readable license number

Cars By Stephen Fogel 9 days ago

New State Law Aims To Make Acquiring License Plate 'Flippers' Much Harder

While it was already illegal to use or sell license plate flippers in the Golden state, the recent law turns a related activity into an offense, too.

5-Port Fast Ethernet 10-1000 Unmanaged Switch Desktop Ethernet Splitter

Internet By Tom Clark 9 days ago

Does An Ethernet Splitter Reduce Speed?

Ethernet splitters are a useful component to have in the house when you have multiple devices utilizing Ethernet cables rather than a Wi-Fi.

Toyota Sequoia seen from front 3/4 angle

SUVs and Crossovers By Brian McHugh 9 days ago

Not The 4Runner, Not The Highlander – The Longest-Lasting Toyota SUV, According To iSeeCars

Toyota has a reputation for making reliable vehicles, but if you're looking for a reliable Toyota SUV, it may not be the model you're thinking of.

Rendering of the Perseverance rover on Mars, furnished by NASA

Space By Mark Cowley 9 days ago

NASA Gives Update On The Perseverance Rover's Future After 5 Years On Mars

NASA’s latest update on Perseverance shows how the Mars rover is holding up after five years and what that means for future exploration plans.

Technology By Mike Garrett 9 days ago

Amateur Boatmaker With Zero Experience Built A 100-Foot Yacht In His Backyard

Backyard boat-building is an accessible hobby for everyone with basic skills and spare time, but this man took it to the next level.

Front 3/4 view of Rivian R1S in urban setting

Cars By Stephen Fogel 9 days ago

These New Cars Don't Offer Android Auto - Here's Why

Along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto has been one of the most popular automotive technology integrations in recent decades.

Technology By Jordan Wirth 9 days ago

5 Highly Rated Flipper Zero Accessories You Can Find On Amazon

Thinking about buying Flipper Zero accessories? These picks explain what each add-on does, where it helps, and where the limits show up.

A centrifuge pictured inside ERDC's Centrifuge Research Complex

Science By Rahul Srinivas 9 days ago

Colossal Chinese Hypergravity Machine Can Compress Time And Space Itself

China has broken a record by installing a massive hypergravity machine that can "compress" time and space for the benefit of important experiments.

Man supervising tanks holding helium being used for clean energy

News By Nate Williams 9 days ago

Rare Form Of Helium Found In The US Being Hyped As Possible Future Fuel Source

Helium-3 discovery in Minnesota is sparking big energy claims, but the science, rarity, and real-world limits matter more than the hype around it.

A collection of wire connectors in various colors

Tools By Joe Hindy 9 days ago

12 Types Of Wire Nuts And Connectors (And What They're Used For)

There are many types of wire connectors out there but these are some of the most common ones you'll encounter.

The front of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Motorcycles By Shane O'Neill 10 days ago

How To Make A Harley-Davidson Clutch Easier To Pull

Stiff clutch lever on your Harley-Davidson? From minor adjustments to deeper mechanical causes, here’s what could be causing the problem.

Harbor Freight By Tom Clark 10 days ago

This Harbor Freight Mini Tool Box DIY Mod Gives The Drawers Full Extension

Frustrated with not being able to pull the drawers on your US General Mini Toolbox out further? One Reddit user has revealed how they fixed the problem.

Mechanic moving tire toward car on lifts

Cars By Brian McHugh 10 days ago

Be Careful At The Mechanic: They Might Be Illegally Loaning Out Your Car

Dropping your car off at the shop is pretty standard, but some mechanics might be taking your car on joyrides or loaning it out. How can you stop this?

A couple doing home improvement projects

TVs and Streaming By Daniel Feininger 10 days ago

10 Home Improvement YouTube Channels You Should Be Following

From how-to guides to tool reviews and beyond, home improvement YouTube channels offer great insights for anyone tackling their own home renovation projects.

Person holding a transmission dipstick to check fluid levels.

Cars By Eli Shayotovich 10 days ago

Why Transmission Dipsticks Are Being Removed From New Cars

More new cars are being built without transmission dipsticks, raising questions about modern maintenance, control, and how vehicles are meant to be serviced.

The DeWalt 4 Amp Multiport Charger mounted on wall

Dewalt By Tom Clark 10 days ago

Which Batteries Is DeWalt's 4-In-1 Multiport Charger Compatible With?

DeWalt has a new multiport charger in its product lineup, which promises to make charging just that bit more convenient. Here are the batteries it supports.

Tools By Rahul Srinivas 10 days ago

What Happens To Returned Tools At Ace Hardware? Here's Where They Actually Go

Ace Hardware might not have as prodigious a footprint as big-box stores like Home Depot or Lowe's, but it handles returns similar to its larger competitors.

TVs and Streaming By Nadeem Sarwar 10 days ago

This TV Easily Self-Mounts To A Wall In Seconds (And It's Totally Wireless)

Mounting a TV to a wall takes a lot of work, but if these new TVs shown off at CES 2026 take off, it'll just be a matter of sticking them to a wall.

a kitchen counter with small kitchen gadgets on it

Accessories and Peripherals By Jowi Morales 10 days ago

5 Ikea Kitchen Gadgets And Storage Options You Didn't Realize Existed

You already know that you can visit Ikea for all your furniture needs, but it also offers a surprisingly robust line of kitchenware you may not be aware of.

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