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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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  • 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.

  • 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.

Bedroom

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  • 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.

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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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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  • Three different pairs of adjustable pliers.

    The Best Adjustable Pliers

    by Doug Mahoney

    Grip and hold just about anything with a versatile tool that can last decades.

  • The Best Multi-Tool

    by Doug Mahoney

    Here’s our advice on all-in-one problem solvers.

  • Our three picks for best stud finder, shown attached to or propped up against a pink wall.

    The Best Stud Finder for Home Use

    by Doug Mahoney

    After 30 hours of research and testing, we think the C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder is the best magnetic stud finder for most people.

Smart home devices

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  • 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.

  • A multi-color light strip, partially rolled out, and displaying segments of different colors.

    The Best Smart Strip Lights

    by Rachel Cericola

    Smart strip lights are flexible lengths of controllable LEDs that provide decorative lighting throughout your home. Here are the four sets we recommend.

  • Our pick for best smart deadbolt lock, the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, installed on a white door.

    The Best Smart Locks

    by Jon Chase

    A smart lock lets you go key-free and know whenever someone comes and goes. Our pick, the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, is sturdy, simple, and reliable.

Storage

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Weather

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Two robot vacuums next to each other, vacuuming a red floor with a few pieces of cereal on it.

    The Best Robot Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.

  • A couple of quilts neatly folded and stacked, along with two shams.

    The Best Quilts

    by Jackie Reeve

    After testing 14 different quilts, we found two cozy and beautiful ones that we love.

  • Sets of cotton sheets folded on top of a stool and a stack of pillows.

    The Best Cotton Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve spent more than 600 hours over nearly a decade researching and testing cotton sheets. Here are the best ones we’ve found.

  • The Best Sheets

    by Christine Cyr Clisset

    After years of researching bedsheets—from cotton to flannel and everything in between—we’ve found the best sets no matter what your preference.

  • Four different vacuums pictured with crumbs on the floor.

    The Best Upright and Canister Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Only a powerful plug-in upright or canister vacuum can truly deep-clean your carpets and floors. We recommend four.

  • Two windows with white blinds behind a gray couch

    The Best Smart Window Shades and Blinds

    by Megan Wollerton

    Smart shades and blinds can be set up to open or close on a schedule or at your command. They save energy, make life more convenient, and can help boost home security.

  • Several of our vacuum picks.

    The Best Vacuum Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

  • All the cordless stick vacuums we tested for this guide, with pet hair, candy, cereal, and dirt and other messes on the floor.

    The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.