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All-Clad stainless steel, Lodge cast iron and T-fal nonstick still sizzle in the 12-inch skillet category. All are top performers and the first two are also lifetime investments.

For those with smaller rooms to cool, a Kenmore model continues to impress. For everyone else, Frigidaire and LG air conditioners finish at the top of the charts.

For the jobsite or a home workshop, Bosch and DeWalt make the top portable table saws. For woodworking pros, however, it's tough to beat SawStop's performance and safety.