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The best way to wake up is on your own terms—especially if you’re not a morning person. From a classic analog model to a smart digital one, these are the best alarm clocks for a variety of spaces and sleepers.

With more significant fires becoming the new normal, everyone can benefit from learning about smoke mitigation tactics. Here are some steps to take, even if you’re not directly threatened.

Deal price: $16 | Street price: $19

With natural disasters and blackouts on the rise, the Instafire Fire Starter will make a useful addition to your emergency bag. Made up of wood, rock, and wax, each pouch is waterproof and contains enough material for about four fires. It lights quickly, burns hotter, and stays lit longer than others we tested, and unlike some of its competitors, it doesn’t release harmful chemicals when burning. This deal is for a 12-pack.

Deal price: $90 | Street price: $120

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Both affordable and durable, these Victorinox knives are a great entry-level collection for the beginner chef. This 4-piece set includes a bread, utility, chef’s, and paring knife—all the essentials you’ll need to get cooking. Though it lacks shears, a honing steel, and a storage block, these knives held their sharpness and edge better than any other sub-$200 set we tested.

Deal price: $55 | Street price: $100

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has most of the same capabilities as the Hub Max, but it comes in a more compact package. And if privacy is your main concern, this model’s design forgoes the built-in camera, making it an ideal option for a bedroom or office. This smart display seamlessly supports smart lights, TVs, doorbells, security cameras, and more. This deal is available in Charcoal and Black.