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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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- 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
Air Compressors for a Home Garage: 4 Top Picks for Tires, Nailers and More
A small air compressor fills tires, powers nail guns and blows out dust. Our picks for the best air compressors for a home garage from Bostitch, California Air Tools, Ryobi and Milwaukee, with real test notes on noise, recovery and what each can run.
Easy-Grip Can Openers for Arthritic Hands: Our Top 4
Hands-free electric and easy-grip manual can openers that don't need a strong squeeze or twist. Our picks for the best can openers for arthritis from Proctor Silex, Cuisinart, Kitchen Mama and OXO, with test notes.
Top Carbon Steel Pans, Including Picks for Induction
Carbon steel sears like cast iron at half the weight and gets slick like nonstick with use. Our picks for the best carbon steel pans from de Buyer, Matfer, Lodge and BK, and which stays flat on induction.
The Chef's Knife to Buy: 5 Top Picks Under $100 and Up
A great chef's knife doesn't have to be expensive. Our picks for the best chef's knives, from the $46 Victorinox that America's Test Kitchen loves to the precise Mac MTH-80 and a heavy German Zwilling.
Countertop Compost Bins That Don't Smell: The Best 4
A good kitchen compost bin holds a few days of scraps without smelling and cleans up easily. Our picks from OXO, Exaco, Package Free and Joseph Joseph, based on America's Test Kitchen's week-long testing.
Best Compressor Ice Cream Makers (No Freezing the Bowl)
A compressor ice cream maker freezes as it churns, so there's no bowl to pre-freeze and you can make batch after batch. Our picks from Whynter, Cuisinart and Breville, and which one testers liked best.
Top Cordless Leaf Blowers With Real Runtimes
Battery leaf blowers now rival gas for most yards, without the fumes and pull cords. Our picks for the best cordless leaf blowers from Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi and Makita, with real runtimes from CNN Underscored's testing.
Best Deep Fryers With Oil Filtration for Easy Cleanup
Draining and storing hot oil is the worst part of deep frying. These fryers filter it for you, or at least cut the smell. Our picks from All-Clad, T-fal, Breville and Cuisinart, with test notes.
Dish Racks for a Small Kitchen: 4 Space-Saving Favorites
Compact, collapsible and expandable dish racks that actually hold a day's dishes and keep water off your counter. Our picks for the best dish racks for small kitchens from Simplehuman, OXO, Joseph Joseph and Prepworks, with test notes.
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Kitchen & Cooking
Cookware, knives, coffee gear and countertop helpers. We cover what is worth buying, how to look after it, and what to skip.
Appliances
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.
Cleaning & Laundry
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.