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Updated October 2026. New for 2026: every warranty read on the maker's own page, every weak point traced through repair price lists and warranty exclusions, scored separately for wallets, flashlights...

Updated October 2026. New for 2026: every warranty and every factory repair price read on the maker's own US site, and one long-loved lifetime guarantee confirmed gone. So you want...

Updated October 2026. New for 2026: every warranty read on the maker's own US site, every lid checked for spare parts, and the lead question answered brand by brand. So...

Updated October 2026. New for 2026: every warranty read on the maker's own US site, with one question asked of each: will it fix the bag if an airline breaks...

Almost no small appliance has a real lifetime warranty, so we looked at what kills each one instead. Toasters, kettles, blenders, stand mixers, food processors, coffee makers, rice cookers and vacuums, plus the two categories where nothing lasts.

We read the warranty page of every brand we link to in the US and sorted them into five tiers: unconditional, strong, small print, honest fixed terms, and the famous guarantees that quietly disappeared.

Our 2026 guide to the phones, laptops, printers, headphones and desk gear built to be repaired, updated and used for a decade. Every pick re-verified in October 2026, with links to where it is sold in the US.

Since we were kids, we’ve constantly been told to share. Home-sharing – and to a degree, Airbnb – is the ultimate form of sharing and home-swapping is the purest type of sharing out there. They’re both wonderful ways to involve yourself in the sharing economy.

Moving to a new house can rank up there as one of the most stressful times in your life. But it can also be a tremendous opportunity to reassess the objects that you have in your life and the kind of life you want to live.

Who could say no to passion fruit cheesecake crepes on Valentine's Day? Whether you’re planning a special brunch, hosting a Galentine’s Day bash or having a night in with your partner, these three recipes are guaranteed to make V-Day extra sweet.

Our ultimate gift guide for those looking for solid, practical and well-made presents for their loved ones.

With all of the publicity about Made in America, the growing concern about sustainability and the environment, plus the growth of the direct-to-consumer model, I thought I would try to take our company back to its retail roots. Caring and being a responsible steward is a very important value that was taught in our family. The exit of the textile industry to China, India and Asia had cost over a million US jobs. How could we help protect them and also satisfy the demand we saw for American Made products?