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We review the things people use around the house every day, from cast iron pans to compact dishwashers to cordless drills. Our reviewers have spent years in home economics and the home and garden trade, and we write for regular people, not product spec sheets.
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Most popular buying guides
Cast iron skilletsTop pick: Lodge Classic 12-Inch
Mini fridges with a freezerTop pick: GE 3.1 Cu. Ft. Double-Door Compact Refrigerator
Power stations that run a fridgeTop pick: EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
Electric pressure washersTop pick: Greenworks GPW3001 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
Miter saws for trim workTop pick: DeWalt DWS780 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
- Written by people who know homes 25+ years in home economics and years in the home and garden trade.
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Latest guides
The 5 Best Multicookers and Instant Pots, Including One That Can Really Slow Cook
Five multicookers worth buying, picked from America's Test Kitchen's multicooker testing, Tom's Guide's lab tests and CNN Underscored's picks: the best overall, a $90 value pick that actually slow cooks, a smart model, an air fryer combo and the popular Rio.
Best Outdoor Deck Boxes for Cushions and Tools
Our picks for an outdoor deck box from Keter, Lifetime and Suncast: a 150-gallon box that seats two, a heavy-duty 130-gallon chest with a 10-year warranty, a rolling 73-gallon box and a small 22-gallon seat for balconies. Plus how to size one for your cushions and keep them dry.
The 5 Best Embroidery Machines for Beginners (Start With the Hoop Size)
Five beginner-friendly embroidery machines picked from Good Housekeeping's lab test and The Spruce Crafts: the best overall, the best for beginners, an embroidery-only pick with a 5x7 hoop, one with a big 7-inch screen and a budget pick. Plus the paper test that tells you which hoop size you need.
Best Indoor Grills for Steaks
Our picks for searing steak indoors: Ninja's grill with a built-in thermometer, T-fal's OptiGrill XL, Cuisinart's Elite Griddler, the Ninja Sizzle and a budget Hamilton Beach. Plus how hot an indoor grill really gets and how to keep the smoke down.
Best Log Splitters for Home Use
Our picks for a home log splitter from DR, Sun Joe, Champion and Kindling Cracker: a plug-in electric splitter, a budget electric, a 27-ton gas splitter for big rounds, a hand-pumped hydraulic model and a no-swing kindling splitter. Plus how many tons you really need.
Best Outdoor Storage Sheds for a Lawn Mower
Resin sheds that actually fit a mower: a Keter 8x6 for push mowers and tools, a Lifetime 8x10 with a door wide enough for many lawn tractors, a compact Rubbermaid and a low Suncast Glidetop. Plus how to measure your mower before you buy.
Best Range Hoods for Gas Stoves
Our picks for a range hood over a gas stove from Hauslane, Cosmo and FOTILE: a 30-inch chimney all-rounder, a budget wall-mount, a slant-front hood for high-heat cooking, a slim under-cabinet model and a 36-inch hood for extra coverage. Plus how to size CFM for gas burners.
The 5 Best Rice Cookers, From a $34 Budget Pick to the Test Winner
Five rice cookers worth buying, picked from America's Test Kitchen's test of 14 cookers and Engadget's side-by-side testing: the best rice, the best value, a small 3-cup pick and a budget cooker under $50.
Best Robot Lawn Mowers Without a Perimeter Wire
Wire-free robot mowers from Segway Navimow, Mammotion, Ecovacs and Husqvarna, matched to yard size, slopes and tree cover. How satellite, LiDAR and camera navigation differ, and which one fits your lawn.
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Cookware, knives, coffee gear and countertop helpers. We cover what is worth buying, how to look after it, and what to skip.
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Ice makers, compact dishwashers, mini fridges and the bigger stuff. Sizing advice, honest picks and simple fixes for common problems.
Tools & Workshop
Drills, drivers, stud finders and the basics every home needs. Plain advice for homeowners, not just pros.
Lawn & Garden
Raised beds, hoses, mowers, trimmers and patio gear, with how-tos that get your yard ready for the season.
Furniture & Bedroom
TV stands, credenzas, dressers and bed frames. How to measure, what holds up, and where the value is.
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Vacuums, robot vacuums, carpet cleaners and steam mops, plus how to keep them running well.
Heating & Air
Space heaters, dehumidifiers, air purifiers and fans. Mostly about getting the right size for your room.