30 Things an Expert Can’t Do Without

TThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI), a state-of-the-art testing facility now based in Feltham, West London, where a team of scientists and researchers test thousands of products a year. In my seven years as editorial director, I’ve reviewed more amazing gadgets than I can count. These are the products that have earned a place in my life, and I can’t imagine life without them.

I am in my 26th year of marriage and although my husband and I have had our fair share of ups and downs, our toaster, a wedding present from a group of friends, has consistently been very efficient: it is indestructible. These toasters are expensive when new (the latest version is £220 at John Lewis), but