Guides and Reviews

Quick Summary: Our top picks for 2026 are the Arlo Pro 4 (best overall wireless), the Google Nest Cam (best smart integration), and the Wyze Cam v3 (best budget). Read on for the full breakdown.

Quick Summary: Every home with fuel-burning appliances, an attached garage, or a fireplace needs carbon monoxide detectors. The NFPA requires CO alarms on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area. This guide covers exactly where to place them, which detectors to buy, and how to maintain them.

Quick Summary: A 72-hour emergency kit (also called a "go bag" or "bug-out bag") gives your family the supplies needed to survive for three days following a disaster, power outage, evacuation, or shelter-in-place emergency. This guide covers every essential item with recommended products and a complete checklist.

Quick Summary: Our top picks for 2026 are the 3M Aura 9205+ (best overall), the Moldex 2200 (best for all-day wear), and the Honeywell DF300 (best for industrial work). Read on for the full breakdown.

Quick Summary: Our top picks for 2026 are the Amerex B500 (best overall ABC extinguisher), the Kidde Pro 210 (best for home use), and the First Alert PRO5 (best budget pick). Read on for the full breakdown.

Quick Summary: After reviewing dozens of models, our top picks for 2026 are the First Alert SC5 (best overall smart detector), the First Alert BRK 3120B (best hardwired option), and the X-Sense SD19 (best 10-year battery). Read on for the full breakdown.

Best Hard Hats Ranked Quick Summary: Our top picks for 2026 are the MSA V-Gard 500 (best overall), the Bullard S61 (best full brim), and the Pyramex Ridgeline (best budget). Whether you're on a construction site, electrical job, or heavy industrial floor, this guide has you covered.