What are the best speaker stands? Let our expert staff help you find the best stands for a PA system, mobile DJ or karaoke. First, we interviewed three veteran DJs with 23 combined years of experience for their insights. Then we tried out stands ourselves by mounting a 12″ speaker from QSC. Which ones were the best? Here are the winners. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Buying a Financial Calculator: Tips & TricksLet’s talk financial calculators.If you are taking a finance or accounting class, a financial calculator is often on the required list. We interviewed experts at this subject...

What are the best activities for social and emotion learning? We asked teachers and parents for their favorites. Then we interviewed a pediatrician who specializes in developmental delays for their additional insight. Which activities were best for younger kids? Those who want to start journaling? What about conversation starters for shy kids? Here are the ones that came out tops in our research. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Let our expert reviewers help you pick the best scientific calculator. First, we interviewed three veteran math and science teachers with a combined 37 years of teaching experience to get their insights. Then we asked our readers to share their real-world experiences—which calculators worked best for middle schoolers? High school? What about the SAT/ACT? Here are the ones we think are best. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best mushroom-themed lamps? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we spent another four hours researching the best bets, comparing quality and features. Here are the ones we recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best elastic shoe laces? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out a few brands ourselves to see what works best in the real world. Which were easist to use? Best for kids? For running? Here are the ones we liked the best. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!