Our vetting process for gadgets and tools, while thorough, is fairly straightforward: We look for products—effective, hardworking, alluring products—that play the long game. Will it give you the best ROI? Can we count on it for a good time and a long time?
From the kitchen to the closet and a few corners in between, these goop-tested, reader-approved splurges are in it to last.
KITCHEN HEROES
ESPRESSO YOURSELF
A morning coffee shop mission is one thing. Being able to latte up in the comfort of your own home is another. Anza has a sleek wooden handle, contemporary brass finishes, and architectural lines—but it’s more than just good looks. It’s fast and efficient, and it makes a mean shot of espresso. Survey says: worth the splurge.
