Vacuum cleaners are a cornerstone of maintaining a clean home, and so it's worth spending money on a decent model. Two of the most well-known names in the high-end price bracket are Dyson and Kirby, ...

Worried about getting enough suction power to bust dust bunnies? Here's what experts recommend when choosing between an upright vacuum and a stick vacuum. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based ...

The best upright vacuums — modern twists on the traditional vacuum cleaners of yesteryear — are more compact and easier to store than canister vacuums, and more powerful than stick vacuums. They’re ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Ever since he was a two-year-old boy, Dylan Johnson has had a passion for vacuum cleaners. Dylan, who has autism, was never into "normal" toys, his mother Jodie said. The ...

The sign on Kirby's world headquarters and factory at 1920 West 114th St. still says it's "a Scott Fetzer company." However, that is no longer the case. Right Lane Capital, a private equity firm in ...

When it comes to cleaning your home, upright vacuums are the most popular style of full-size vacuum, thanks largely to their ease of use. “Upright vacuums are nice because they are one piece to ...

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