As a professional copy editor and proofreader with over 20 years of experience, Ruth Bruckbauer takes pride in her attention to detail and her ability to reach readers with just the right words and information. A stay-at-home mom for many years with five children, Ruth also likes to cook, bake, read, sew, and is an expert at finding and using the right tool for the right job around the house. She also loves to travel and is willing to go anywhere at any time. An avid reader of product reviews when purchasing online, Ruth hopes to use her years of expertise in the home and kitchen to help the GearLab readers find just the right item for their home
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Ruth Bruckbauer
Ruth Bruckbauer
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Best Book Light of 2022
After researching over 30 of the latest models of book lights, our reviewers chose the top 9 to see how well they...
Top Pick
Miele Compact C1 Turbo
Want the best canister vacuum for carpets? This one is an excellent choice, though it comes at a steep price.
Best Slow Cookers of 2022
Our comprehensive review breaks down 10 of the best slow cookers on the market to help you find the right one for your...
Best Clock Radio of 2022
Looking for a new clock radio? We gathered 10 of the best on the market to help you find one that suits your needs...
Best Sewing Machines of 2022
Looking for the latest and greatest sewing machine? We bought the 10 best models currently available and tested them...
How to Choose a Sewing Machine
Thinking of buying a sewing machine? We break down what to look for, whether you are an expert user or a complete...
Miele Complete C3 Calima PowerLine
This model is great at cleaning carpets but really terrible at cleaning hard floors, and it comes with a huge price tag.
Kenmore 600 Series Pet PowerMate
This canister vacuum was good at cleaning up pet hair but was lackluster in all other metrics. Still, it has some...
Editors' Choice
Eureka WhirlWind
Are you looking for an inexpensive yet capable canister vacuum? We found this model to be the best overall, especially...
Eureka Mighty Mite
This canister vacuum does not compete with the top-tier products but is our favorite recommendation for anyone...
Best Canister Vacuum of 2022
Over 50 canister vacuums were researched before we purchased the best 8 for our exacting tests. Read on to see the...
Top Pick
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
This model effortlessly picks up pet hair. Its long reach and ability to transition from hard floor to carpets is...
Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly
If you want a canister vacuum with lots of features that can handle pet hair, then this is a good bet for you.
Bissell Zing Bagless Canister
This lightweight bagless canister vacuum could be a good choice for small messes but struggles to keep up with the...
Editors' Choice
Instant Pot Duo
Earning top marks for its many features and options as well as the great food it produced, this more-than-a slow...
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