Word is getting out about the amazing cleaning power of shop vacs. In one fell swoop, these robust cleaning machines can go from the kitchen, to the garage, to the deck and yard—and tackle wet or dry messes with total ease. We recently tested 20 of them (of course) and our best overall pick—the Vacmaster Wet-Dry Vacuum—is on sale today for almost 50 percent off on Amazon. You can snap it up for just $89 now, which is nearly a $75 discount, and use it to finally prep your patio for summer or complete the DIY project you started in your backyard.
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During a recent round of at-home testing, we took a close look at this appliance's power, portability, and features. We found that it handled indoor and outdoor tasks like a champ. It cleaned dirt after a plant was repotted, sucked up spilled water in the kitchen, and cleared off snow from our steps with the help of the detachable blower function. Now that spring is here, you probably aren’t worried too much about snow, but rest assured: this shop vac is a four-season tool. The blower can work just as well with leaves and other yard debris. It’s also the kind of machine you might want on hand to clean up excess water after minor plumbing or flooding issues. Not to mention, if you’re an active DIY-er or anticipating some big home projects, this Vacmaster wet-dry vacuum will be great for sawdust and other construction-related cleanup.
To buy: $89 (orig. $163); amazon.com
Vacmaster’s wet-dry vacuum functions similarly to a household canister vacuum, but with a couple adjustments. The 12-gallon basin of this model is significantly larger, and it’s designed with wheels to roll from room to room, or garage to yard. There is also a release valve at the
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It’s an age-old debate that’s almost impossible to avoid when living with another person: Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? And is there even a right answer? Since the popularization of the dishwasher, how to load this appliance has been a hot point of contention, particularly when it comes to silverware. Should silverware be rinsed first? Should you organize each utensil so like is grouped with like? Should you use the silverware basket or the rack, if your dishwasher is a newer model? Some people are adamant that silverware should be placed handle-up, while others insist on handle-down—but those aren’t actually the only options.
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