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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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  • Several bath mats and bath rugs we tested next to a bar of soap and shower loofah.

    The Best Bathroom Rugs and Bath Mats

    by Dorie Chevlen

    A good bath mat can keep you from slipping and add pizzazz to your bathroom. These seven durable, comfortable options will work for a variety of styles.

  • Numerous pairs of period underwear we recommend, arranged flat on an orange background.

    The Best Period Underwear

    by Nancy Redd

    Period underwear is more reliable—and better looking—than ever. The best pairs for you depend on your period and preferences. We recommend several styles.

  • 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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  • A mattress tester sitting on the edge of the Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress.

    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 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.

  • our six sunrise alarm test models lined up in a row side-by-side

    The Best Sunrise Alarm Clock

    by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou

    We’ve tested over a dozen sunrise alarm clocks to find those with bright lights, soothing dawn and dusk simulations, and sleek designs.

Cleaning

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Closet and laundry

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  • A person sits up inside a sleeping bag, on top of a sleeping mat, with a knit hat on. They are gazing out on their open tent.

    How to Wash a Sleeping Bag

    by Christine Ryan

    Whether your sleeping bag is filled with down or down alternative, here’s how to clean it.

  • A compact washer and dryer.

    The Best Compact Washer and Dryer

    by Liam McCabe and Andrea Barnes

    Of the compact washer and dryer sets we considered, the Bosch WAT28400UC and WTG86400UC have all the important features we like at a more affordable price.

Cooling

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  • A square-shaped Ecobee smart thermostat set to 70 degrees.

    The Best Smart Thermostat

    by Roy Furchgott

    Smart thermostats like our pick, the Ecobee Premium, can make your home’s HVAC more energy efficient without sacrificing your comfort.

  • Various neck fans shown close together.

    The Best Neck Fans

    by Thom Dunn

    Wearing neck fans to beat the heat has been more pleasant than we expected.

Entertaining

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  • Five different portable speakers we recommend in our portable bluetooth speakers guide on display in front of an orange background.

    The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

    by Brent Butterworth

    The UE Wonderboom 4 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s quite rugged.

  • A Solo Stove smokeless fire pit, shown burning a log.

    The Best Smokeless Fire Pits

    by Kit Dillon

    On a chilly evening, we like to cluster around the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 (for smaller yards) or the Tiki Patio Smokeless Fire Pit (for larger yards).

  • A Westinghouse brand outdoor patio heater, shown between two chairs.

    The Best Outdoor Patio Heaters

    by Thom Dunn

    The AZ Patio Heaters HLDS01-SSxxx packs 48,000 BTUs of heating power for cool-weather outdoor socializing.

Furniture

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Garage

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  • Two of the best soldering irons, one from Hakko and one from X-Tronic, shown side by side.

    The Best Soldering Irons

    by Signe Brewster and James Austin

    After testing 14 soldering irons, we found that the X-Tronic Model 3020-XTS LED Soldering Station is the best for beginners and hobbyists.

  • Three electric charger and two electric charging adapters we recommend at Wirecutter.

    The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

    by Sarah Witman

    After 58 hours of research and 95 hours of testing, we’ve found the best models to charge your electric vehicle at home and on the go.

  • 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.

Gardening

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Home Safety

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  • Our three picks for best indoor security camera, displayed next to each other in front of a yellow background.

    The Best Indoor Security Camera

    by Rachel Cericola

    Security cameras keep a watchful eye on all your prized possessions—not only your stuff, but family and pets, too—and send an alert when motion is detected.

  • Three outdoor security cameras sitting amongst a garden gnome.

    The Best Outdoor Security Camera

    by Rachel Cericola

    An outdoor security camera will alert you the moment it detects prowlers, package deliveries, and unexpected (or unwanted) animals and visitors.

Home tools and toolboxes

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Smart home devices

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Storage

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  • Our three picks for best label makers, shown side by side.

    The Best Label Makers

    by Elissa Sanci

    A label maker can restore order where chaos reigns and provide context where it’s needed, and the best one is the Brother P-touch Cube Plus.

Weather

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