Joe Bloss

1 week ago | cnn.com | Joe Bloss

Joe Bloss/CNN Underscored The best men's sandals we tested Best sandals for men: Teva Men’s Original Universal SandalsBest leather sandals for men: Naot Footwear Men's Lappland Sandals Whether you’re a sneakerhead like me or a Crocs devotee, finding a pair of the best sandals for men can be a revelation when the weather heats up. They let your feet breathe while still wrapping them in support. And even if there might be haters out there, I think they can actually look pretty fly.

1 week ago | cnn.com | Joe Bloss

Joe Bloss/CNN Underscored The Ninja FlexFlame — the brand’s first propane grill — is a shortcut to the backyard of my dreams. When I finally have a home of my own, stepping out onto the patio will reveal an arsenal of outdoor cooking appliances. There’s a grill for burgers and hot dogs in one corner; a smoker, where all-day cooks produce heavenly ribs, in another. Don’t forget the griddle, where I’ll flip pancakes in the morning, then chop cheesesteaks at night.

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Joe Bloss

Joe Bloss/CNN Underscored The best backpack coolers we tested Best backpack cooler: RTIC 24-Can Ultra-Tough Backpack CoolerBest budget backpack cooler: IceMule Classic Mini 9L The best backpack cooler will always be a useful piece of outdoor gear because most situations that call for a chilled beverage require the movement of cans, ice and more from point A to point B. Even if you’ve invested in a reliable and spacious cooler, the worst part of using it is lugging it around.

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Maxwell Shukuya |Joe Bloss

Maxwell Shukuya/CNN Underscored Air purifier quick picks For up to 100 square feet: Honeywell HHT270 Tabletop Air PurifierFor up to 150 square feet: Blueair Pure 511For up to 250 square feet: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air PurifierFor up to 500 square feet: Winix 9800 Air PurifierFor up to 750 square feet: Medify MA-112 Air Purifier Shopping for the best air purifier for your home can get quite technical, quite fast. There are acronyms all over the place.

1 month ago | cnn.com | Joe Bloss

Joe Bloss/CNN Underscored Long before I started testing and reviewing products, the Oster Fast Feed hair clipper became a staple in my life. I had always maintained a short buzz cut growing up, which meant a trip to the Great Clips a few miles from my house every other week. It probably cost $12 back then, which wasn’t a lot of money, but when I started paying for it myself, it felt like a waste. It’s not like I needed a complex cut that required a barber’s skill.