Ethan Caldwell

I will never forget the time I pulled a hopelessly tangled knot of three gold chains from my toiletry bag at a hotel in Rome. I spent 45 minutes with a safety pin trying to undo the mess before a dinner reservation. That was the trip that made me serious about finding a proper travel … Read more

I still remember the day I scratched my grandfather’s vintage Submariner by tossing it in a dresser drawer. That small moment sent me down a rabbit hole looking for the best watch boxes for collectors. After collecting for 12 years and testing more than 40 different storage solutions, our team landed on the truth: a … Read more

If you have ever opened your sump pit cover and realized the opening is barely wider than a dinner plate, you already know the struggle. Most pedestal sump pumps on the market are designed for standard 18-inch basins, leaving homeowners with narrow pits scrambling to find something that actually fits. That is exactly why I … Read more

If your basement has ever smelled like mildew after a thunderstorm, you already know why combination sump pumps exist. Heavy flooding and power outages happen at the same moment, and a standard pump cannot help you once the grid goes down. We have spent the past three months testing and comparing eight of the top … Read more

I grew up on a 40-acre homestead with a 280-foot well, and I have replaced more well pumps than I care to count. After our family pump died during a January cold snap last winter, I spent three months testing every major model on the market. This guide is everything I learned so you do … Read more

When water shows up where it shouldn’t, the best utility pumps for draining water turn a panic into a manageable afternoon. I learned this the hard way after a spring storm dumped 3 inches of water into my basement in . A good submersible pump cleared it in under two hours, saving my furnace and … Read more

I remember standing in my shower last summer, watching the water trickle down at a sad 20 PSI while my wife yelled from the kitchen because the dishwasher had killed the flow again. That moment is exactly why I started testing the best water pressure booster pumps for low pressure homes, and what follows is … Read more

A condensate pump is a small but critical device that removes the water your air conditioner, furnace, or dehumidifier produces. When your HVAC unit sits in a basement, attic, or any spot where gravity cannot carry water to a floor drain, this little pump does the heavy lifting. I have spent years testing, installing, and … Read more

Finding the right double stroller for twins is one of the biggest gear decisions you will make as a parent of multiples. You need something that fits through your front door, folds into your car trunk, and keeps two babies comfortable at the same time. After spending months researching and comparing 12 of the most … Read more

Rotary shavers are the best rotary shavers for curved necks because their circular blades pivot and follow the contours your neck throws at them. I tested seven models over six weeks, shaving the back of my own neck and jawline almost daily, and the difference between a rotary and a foil shaver on curved surfaces … Read more