Susanna Zuyeva

There is nothing worse than wrestling with a rock-hard pint of ice cream. You push. You dig. You twist. And all you get is a sad, broken lump that looks nothing like the beautiful round scoop you had in mind. I have been there. That’s why I spent time testing three of the best-selling ice … Read more

There is nothing better than a warm, golden, crispy grilled cheese sandwich. It is the ultimate comfort food. But making one on a stovetop can be a pain. The butter burns. The bread toasts unevenly. You end up with a soggy mess. That is why I decided to try electric grilled cheese makers. I spent … Read more

If you’ve been searching for solid, long-lasting cookware, you’ve likely come across the Vollrath brand. I had the same question many home cooks ask: Is Vollrath cookware worth it? So I did what any curious home cook would do. I bought the top sets, cooked with them every day for weeks, and put them through … Read more

Summer is here. You grab a big, heavy watermelon from the store. You get home. Then the real struggle begins how do you cut this thing without making a huge mess? I’ve been there. Juice everywhere. Uneven pieces. A cutting board that looks like a crime scene. That’s why I spent weeks testing watermelon slicers … Read more

If you love outdoor cooking, a BBQ grill box can completely change the game. I have been cooking outdoors for over a decade. I have tested all kinds of camp stoves and accessories. And I can tell you not all grill boxes are made the same. I spent weeks putting three of the most popular … Read more

If you love outdoor cooking, you already know that a great griddle can change everything. I’ve spent years cooking outdoors — camping, tailgating, backyard brunches, and everything in between. And over the past few months, I made it my mission to test some of the most popular Camp Chef griddles on the market. Camp Chef … Read more

If you have hardwood floors, you know the pain. One wrong mop and your floors look dull. Or worse warped. I have been cleaning wood floors for over a decade. I have tried spray mops, steam mops, and old-fashioned bucket mops. Most of them disappointed me. So I bought and tested three of the most … Read more

Why I Spent 3 Months Testing Manufactured Wood Floors I have installed a lot of floors in my time. I have ripped out carpet, laid tile, and wrestled with hardwood. But nothing gets me more questions from friends and family than manufactured wood flooring. People want to know: Is it really waterproof? Does it look … Read more

If you’ve ever mopped your vinyl or tile floors and walked away with streaks, soggy feet, or a broken mop handle snapped in two welcome to the club. I’ve been there. And that’s exactly why I spent the last few weeks testing three of the most popular sponge mops on Amazon so you don’t have … Read more