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Tools and Appliances to Master Your Chores

For simple repairs and household chores, the smartest pieces get the job done correctly and efficiently.

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DC65 vacuum by Dyson, $600 Dyson has earned a reputation for its ultra-high-performance machines. With the DC65, the company engineered a cleaning head that pivots on a tight radius and self-adjusts to effectively suction dust from carpet and hard surfaces. A washable filter means there’s no need to buy extra items over the vacuum’s lifespan.
DC65 vacuum by Dyson, $600 Dyson has earned a reputation for its ultra-high-performance machines. With the DC65, the company engineered a cleaning head that pivots on a tight radius and self-adjusts to effectively suction dust from carpet and hard surfaces. A washable filter means there’s no need to buy extra items over the vacuum’s lifespan.
20V MAX* Lithium cordless drill with AutoSense Technology by Black + Decker, $80 It’s not an app that makes Black + Decker’s new drill smart; it’s an automatic driver that stops when it senses that a screw is flush with the surface. Your DIY and home-improvement projects will look polished the first time around.
20V MAX* Lithium cordless drill with AutoSense Technology by Black + Decker, $80 It’s not an app that makes Black + Decker’s new drill smart; it’s an automatic driver that stops when it senses that a screw is flush with the surface. Your DIY and home-improvement projects will look polished the first time around.
WA9000 dryer and top-load washer by Samsung, from $1,500 each Instead of loading the WA9000 with superfluous tech features, Samsung improved its performance with an increased capacity so it can do more laundry in a single load, a quicker run time that doesn’t sacrifice cleaning efficacy, quieter operation, and a drum that’s easier to reach.
WA9000 dryer and top-load washer by Samsung, from $1,500 each Instead of loading the WA9000 with superfluous tech features, Samsung improved its performance with an increased capacity so it can do more laundry in a single load, a quicker run time that doesn’t sacrifice cleaning efficacy, quieter operation, and a drum that’s easier to reach.