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The Best Smart Thermostats Worth Buying in 2026
ecobee, Nest, Amazon, Honeywell and Sensi. Buy the one that fits the house, not the one with the nicest app demo.
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The Best Work Pants: Carhartt vs. Duluth vs. Dickies
Three workwear staples compared. Carhartt wins overall.
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I Wore Crocs Every Day for a Month. I Get It Now.
A month in plastic clogs, and why they ended up by the door.
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Heat Storm 6000-Watt Wi-Fi Garage Heater
A 240-volt ceiling heater that keeps the floor clear and starts from your phone.
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Blackstone 36" Iron Forged Griddle
A 36-inch flat-top with a hood that turns Saturday breakfast and a full cookout into the same station.
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AUTO
A Muscle Car That Seats the Whole Family
The 2026 Durango R/T 392 puts a 475-horsepower HEMI in a three-row SUV you can still take to the grocery store.
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TECH
Professional Sports Photography With a 27-Year-Old Lens
A 1999 400mm f/2.8 still working on modern sports assignments.
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WEAR & CARRY
The Backpack I Actually Take Everywhere
A long-term look at the Peter McKinnon x NOMATIC bag when work, travel and everyday life all share one pack.
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Tools That Earn a Place in the Toolbox
Milwaukee’s M18 trimmer and blower are good. The FORGE batteries are what make the system feel finished.
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Do You Really Need the Newest Gear?
The DJI Mini 5 Pro puts a 1-inch camera on a drone small enough to disappear into a camera bag.
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