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From sheets and showerheads to lawnmowers and grills, we've researched and tested the gear that will help you get the most out of your space. Whether you're furnishing a new apartment, grilling burgers on the patio, organizing the garage, or tending to your garden, these are the home and garden tools and supplies we recommend.

Bathroom

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  • Our picks for electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100, shown alongside floss and a glass of water.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush

    by Nancy Redd

    We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

  • A few shower curtains in different patterns and textures hanging from a shower rod.

    The Best Shower Curtains

    by Claire Perlman

    After testing dozens of shower curtains, from classic neutrals to neon vinyls, we share our favorite options to help embellish any bathroom.

  • A selection of five our or favorite hair dryers.

    The Best Hair Dryer

    by Nancy Redd

    After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

Bedroom

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Cleaning

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Closet and laundry

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  • A GE washer and dryer set sitting on opposite sides of a counter in a playroom.

    The Best Dryers

    by Andrea Barnes and Annie Chou

    Most dryers perform pretty similarly. We recommend looking for a simple, reliable, sturdy model with access to parts and a decent warranty.

  • Our top pick, the Brooklinen Beach Towel, shown in a striped pattern with shoes, books, and sunglasses.

    The Best Beach Towel

    by Kit Dillon

    After testing beach towels all over the country, we have four great options—plus a towel alternative that’s ideal for families with babies.

  • A shot of a closet containing several shirts and sweaters set up with several closet organizing implements.

    Closet Organizing Ideas

    by Jackie Reeve, Katie Okamoto, and Alex Arpaia

    We spent 42 hours on research and consulted five professional organizers to find the best tools for tackling messy closets of every size.

Cooling

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  • A Vornado Transom fan in a window.

    The Best Window Fans

    by Thom Dunn

    Window fans work well for ventilation and air circulation in mild, dry summer weather.

  • How to Keep Your Home Cool

    by Tim Heffernan

    Here are all our product recommendations for keeping cool—and our advice on how to make everything work better.

Entertaining

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  • A stylized drawing of a child's face surrounded the toys, crafts, and treats that we recommend as party favors.

    31 Kids Birthday Party Favors That Aren’t Junk

    by Marilyn Ong

    We looked high and low for fun birthday party favors—including good-quality trinkets and special standalone items—that aren’t bound straight for the trash.

  • A person sitting in a living room, behind a projector with a bowl of popcorn.

    The Best Gear for a Home Theater System

    by Grant Clauser and Kathryn Rath

    We researched and tested to find the best-looking and best-sounding home theater equipment that will take your personal setup from functional to fantastic.

  • An array of our top picks for the best portable bluetooth speakers against a beige background.

    The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

    by Brent Butterworth

    The UE Wonderboom 3 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s the most rugged model we’ve tested.

Furniture

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  • Five patio umbrellas tested shown setup outdoors side by side.

    The Best Patio Umbrella and Stand

    by Kalee Thompson, Katie Okamoto, and Ellen Airhart

    After years of long-term testing, we recommend Treasure Garden’s Market Umbrella and Article’s Paima Umbrella Base as the best patio umbrella and base.

  • A person sitting on a sofa with their feet up and a dog at the other end.

    The Best Sofas You Can Buy Online

    by Katie Okamoto, Gregory Han, and Abigail Stone

    In this guide we walk you through what to look for before buying a sofa online and the best furniture companies to shop from.

Garage

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  • The Best Bike Racks for Small Homes and Apartments

    The Best Bike Storage Ideas

    by Christine Ryan

    After 30-plus hours of research and testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best bike rack for storing bikes in limited-space homes.

  • Three standing bike pumps on a cobble stone backyard.

    The Best Bike Pump

    by Eve O'Neill, Matthew Edwards, and Dave Yasuda

    After seven years of tests, we believe the Lezyne Classic Drive 3.5 is the best floor pump for most commuters, and the Lezyne Pressure Drive is the best handheld.

  • The Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Controller Pro, installed on the overhead garage opener mechanism, inside a garage.

    The Best Smart Garage Door Opener Controller

    by Megan Wollerton

    A smart garage-door opener controller provides remote control and alerts you whenever your garage opens or closes. Some can open automatically when you get home.

Gardening

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Home Safety

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  • A white Google Nest Doorbell, our pick for best smart doorbell camera, shown mounted on a white wall.

    The Best Smart Doorbell Camera

    by Rachel Cericola

    A smart doorbell camera allows you to see who’s on the other side of your front door so you can screen visitors and package deliveries—even if you aren’t home.

  • An illustration showing emergency preparedness supplies.

    The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies

    by Ellen Airhart

    After hundreds of hours of research, we narrowed down the items that could prove indispensable in a natural disaster—and most are helpful in everyday life, too.

Home tools and toolboxes

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Smart home devices

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  • Our four picks for the best Alexa speakers situated in a group next to a flower in a glass vase.

    The Best Alexa Smart Speakers

    by Rachel Cericola and Grant Clauser

    Amazon’s line of Echo smart speakers are the best option for bringing Alexa into your home. We’ve got picks for nearly any setup and situation.

  • Several smart speakers gathered together.

    The Best Smart Speakers for Your Home

    by Rachel Cericola

    Voice-controlled smart speakers make it easy to summon music news, trivia, timers, and more, and to control smart devices, too.

Storage

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Weather

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  • All six of our picks for best gardening gloves surrounded by trimmings on a blue background.

    The Best Gardening Gloves

    by Ellen Airhart

    Garden work is better if you don’t kill your hands in the process.

  • Four of our picks for best smart plugs, including both indoor and outdoor power strips, on a beige background

    The Best Smart Plugs

    by Rachel Cericola and Kathryn Rath

    A smart plug boosts the IQ of un-brainy devices such as lamps, fans, or string lights, letting you easily set them to turn on or off on a schedule or on command.

  • Our two picks for best Carpet Cleaners, displayed side by side on a carpet, each one next to a bottle of their included cleaning formula.

    The Best Carpet Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Has your carpet seen better days? We tested six carpet cleaners to find those with the best combination of stain-busting power and convenience.

  • A person sleeping on their side while resting on one of our picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

    by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen

    If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites.

  • A person wearing black boots, shirt, and leggings sits at the edge of the WinkBed innerspring mattress. A light wood nightstand and bookshelf are visible at the edges of the image.

    The Best Mattresses for 2024

    by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell

    The perfect mattress is highly individual. We’ve researched and tested dozens of mattresses, in a range of prices, to help you find your best night’s sleep.

  • A person sleeping on their side while using two white pillows and a comforter.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Pain

    by Joanne Chen

    There is no actual “best” mattress for back-pain sufferers, though one that feels medium-firm to you is likely to be the best choice. We have six to recommend.

  • One of our testers, in a side-sleeping position on one of our picks

    The Best Pillow for Side Sleepers

    by Jackie Reeve

    We recommend the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow for most side-sleepers. If you prefer a smoother cover, get Nest Bedding's Easy Breather Pillow.

  • A pile of sample pieces of wallpaper, in different patterns and brands, that we tested to find the best removable wallpaper.

    The Best Removable Wallpapers

    by Katie Okamoto

    After months of researching and testing removable wallpapers, we found the three best peel-and-stick papers with endless patterns to choose from.

  • A person holding open one of the zipper compartments inside an empty suitcase.

    How to Clean Your Luggage

    by Kit Dillon

    When it comes to cleaning your grimy suitcases, a little maintenance between trips can go a long way. Here’s how to do it.

  • A flock of hens enjoying the dappled sun and shade on the edge of a grassy lawn.

    The Best Chicken Coop and Accessories

    by Jackie Reeve

    The best prefab chicken coop, plus all the accessories and professional advice you need to start a small backyard flock.

  • Three of our picks for the best portable power station, the EcoFlow Delta 1300, the Jackery Explorer 1000, and the Jackery Explorer 300.

    The Best Portable Power Station

    by Sarah Witman

    Our top pick for three years running, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is the best portable power station for going off the grid or prepping for an emergency.

  • A selection of pillows tested for our review of the best bed pillow.

    The Best Bed Pillows

    by Jackie Reeve

    After spending more than 1,000 nights testing hundreds of pillows, we have a range of favorites, so you can pick the right one for you.

  • Two white comforters folded up on the floor next to a white teddy bear and one white comforter folded on top of a white ottoman next to an alarm clock and candle on a plate.

    The Best Comforters

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve tried dozens of comforters, spending hundreds of hours sleeping on them. Here are the six best.

  • Four of our picks for best laundry basket or hamper, each with a few items of laundry inside.

    The Best Laundry Baskets and Hampers

    by Danna Lorch

    After testing dozens of laundry baskets and hampers, we found the six best ones—from classic baskets to laundry sorters—to suit a variety of needs.