Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, as well as the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.

NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter’s Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to essential kitchen gear.

Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein of New York Times Cooking about how to overcome the monotony.

The Stiletto Trimbone hammer, made almost entirely of titanium, is lighter, more convenient, and easier on the body than other hammers, but it’s costly.

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.

Pellet stoves offer a sustainable way to heat your home and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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.

From sheets and duvet covers to pillows and comforters, some of our favorite (and rigorously tested) Brooklinen products are on sale right now.

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

The Inflation Reduction Act could save you thousands of dollars on new and efficient electric appliances. Here’s what to do next.

If you’ve tried all the tricks and tips, and nothing gets your dishes clean, you might just have a terrible dishwasher. Here’s how to spot a dud.

After doing loads (and loads) of laundry in 12 full-size washing machines, we still recommend the LG WM4000H as our top pick.

After sleeping in 51 tents, we think the Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 is the best for two people and Kelty’s Wireless 6 is best for most families.

Looking for a fast-flying snow tube? A plastic toboggan that’ll hold up for years? A minivan-like sled capable of holding the whole clan? We have suggestions.

After trekking almost 100 miles, we chose the Deuter Kid Comfort as the pack to keep both parents and kids feeling like happy campers.

The KNKG Plus Duffel is a versatile, durable bag for most gym goers. We also have options for those who prefer other types of bags, such as totes and backpacks.

After researching and traveling with packing cubes for more than six years, the Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set is what we keep in our luggage.

After researching 30 models, we found that Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best suitcase for most travelers who check bags.

After researching over 50 booster car seats and testing 13, we’ve concluded that the convenient Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus is the best overall choice.

We spent more than 30 hours trying 35 recommendations from experts, educators, and parents to pick the best learning and STEM toys. Here's what we found.

My first kid was so eager to switch to a big-kid car seat that the Wirecutter-pick booster we got her for her fifth birthday was her favorite gift.

From a van Gogh piece to a retro radio, these are our favorite Lego sets for adults.

Our resident Lego obsessive tested nine sets of the flashy, fake flora. Here’s what to know before you make (or give) your own garden of earthly delights

Gaming chairs can be cheap and uncomfortable. The Secretlab Titan Evo lets you play for hours without getting sore.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive printer, the Brother HL-L2460DW and Brother MFC-J4335DW are your best options.

A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return.

Run a home business? Have a student in the house? Depending on your needs, we have a few recommendations for the best printer for you.

You don’t have to wait for Best Buy’s actual Black Friday sale: These stellar discounts on Wirecutter-approved products are already available now.

Here are our favorite on-sale grinders, coffee makers, and other essentials for you or the coffee nerd in your life.

Here are some Wirecutter-approved picks for staying cozy as the temperature drops.