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  • A dash pint ice cream maker

    ‘As creamy as Haagen Dazs’: I tried Dash’s affordable ice-cream machines – the $24 beat them all

  • A Zojirushi water boiler and warmer

    My favorite family heirloom: an old Zojirushi hot water dispenser better than any tea kettle

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  • Anyday 3 Pack Core + LE Purple Colors Counter Glam Stacked

    Containers
    ‘The perfect food storage finally exists’: I tried the new Anydeli plastic-free containers

  • three e-readers against blue and peach background

    Reading
    The six best e-readers, for every kind of book lover

  • A photo of Osprey Daylite Packing Cubes

    Travel
    I tested 26 packing cubes on 14 trips – here are best ones to travel smarter

  • Field Company No 5 cast-iron chef skillet.

    Kitchen essentials
    Field Company’s new No 5 chef skillet fixes everything I hated about cast iron

Home

Home

  • Hand in pink glove with blue cleaning rag on pink background and a hand holding a soapy blue sponge against a yellow background

    ‘A sticky mess’: I was cleaning my bathroom all wrong – here’s how to do it like a pro

  • A towel, pillow, slippers, bedding and pyjama pants from cozy earth

    Cozy Earth review: I tested the buzzy bedding and sleepwear brand. Here are its best, most comfy pieces

  • Untitled design (6)

    Ignore all the smart home gimmicks. These five devices actually make life easier

  • A composite of product images useful for spring cleaning.

    Make cleaning easier with these 13 essentials for scrubbing, washing and tidying

Bath

  • colorful bath towels folded and stacked on a sofa

    The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested

  • hands being held up to the water in a shower

    The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom

  • A young woman doing morning routine at home before a shower

    No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead

  • West Elm Swirl Shower Curtain in green; Quiet Town Sun Shower 2x2 in Chocolate

    The best shower curtains and hooks of 2026, including plastic-free options

Laundry

  • Hey Sunday Laundry Detergent Sheets

    Break up with your liquid detergent. Try these dissolvable laundry sheets instead

  • Two different types of dryer balls in front of folded towels

    Do dryer balls actually work? Yes, if you treat them like reusable dryer sheets

  • A group of six different stain removers on counter

    We found the four best stain removers in the US – tested on red wine, olive oil, coffee and more

  • The Laundress Stain Remover product photo

    ‘My holy grail’: a stylist’s simple tricks to remove stains from white clothes

Kitchen & Food

  • Anyday's glass storage containers in a refrigerator

    Food storage
    The Anyday glass food containers transformed how I store leftovers

  • Cosori, Phillips,, Cuisinart, Our Place and Typhur air fryers

    Kitchen essentials
    The seven best air fryers, tried and tested in a food lab

  • collage of different cooking pans against teal background

    Cookware
    The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

  • Caraway Non-stick Ceramic Cookware Set; Our Place Cookware Duo; Staub Cast Iron 4-Piece Stackable Set

    Cookware
    The seven best induction cookware sets

Food

  • two images of person pouring a can of sparkling wine into glass and bottles of nonalcoholic wine

    The 13 best nonalcoholic wines – taste-tested and reviewed by a pro

  • A collection of different protein bars

    ‘As good as a candy bar’: the best (and worst) protein bars in the US

  • coffee samples for taste testing

    Instant coffee v drip: our blind taste test may unravel your assumptions

  • Cann Yuzu Elderflower, Wynk Juicy Mango, MXXN Jalisco Agave

    More than ‘liquid weed’: the best THC drinks for socializing and relaxing, taste tested

Coffee

  • Collection of instant and over the counter coffee horizontal

    The best instant coffees in 2026: we tested 24 US varieties from powders to pastes

  • A cup of iced coffee next to a Moka pot

    Moka pot coffee: unlock cafe-quality iced lattes at home with this $50 Italian staple

  • A coffee grinder, a drip coffee maker, and a bag of coffee beans

    Four ways to brew better drip coffee

  • Copy of Copy of Untitled Design

    How I brew cafe-quality coffee anywhere, from campsite to carry-on

Gear

Gear

  • A group of leaf blowers lined up together in a pile of leaves

    The best cordless leaf blowers in the US to cut down time without bothering neighbors

  • My Jackery battery charges quickly when I connect it to a gas generator

    Three affordable ways to keep your house running during a power outage

  • SunnyFeel Camping Directors Chair, Eno Lounger DL Chair, Coleman Portable Camp Chair, Helinox Chair Zero L, KingCamp Double Camping Chair

    The best camping chairs are like having a La-Z-Boy in a bag

  • man in hat and sunglasses sits in kayak on river

    This $380 foldable kayak fits in my Prius and goes from backseat to lake in 10 minutes

Travel

  • A woman packing a suitcase on a bed

    Eight travel essentials for your next trip – and what to leave at home

  • A group of personal item sized backpacks

    The four best personal-item backpacks that fit under US airline seats

  • A photo of Osprey Daylite Packing Cubes

    I tested 26 packing cubes on 14 trips – here are best ones in the US to travel smarter

  • Girl traveling on a train using a cell phone

    If you’re not using an eSIM when you travel, you’re getting ripped off

Tech

  • EarFun Air Pro 4+; Beats Powerbeats Pro 2; Shokz OpenFit 2; Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2

    I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best ones, and I never want to listen to Fast Car again

  • A group shot of various usb chargers on a table

    We stress tested 22 USB chargers to find the best for phones, laptops, travel and more

  • Peak Design, North Face, Tomtoc and Pelican Laptop bags displayed in a collage

    The best laptop backpacks in the US – tested

  • three speakers of varying sizes on ground outside

    Sonos review: Are these the best portable speakers that money can buy? I tested to find out

Outdoors

  • A collection of rain jackets

    Outdoor gear
    The best Pfas-free rain jackets for hiking, running and just looking good

  • camping and hiking deals

    Camping
    10 camping gear upgrades to make life outdoors easier

  • A Wahoo TRACKR Radar bike light

    Cycling
    The seven best bike lights in the US to see and be seen

  • The North Face Trail Lite 24 hiking backpack

    Hiking
    I tested 12 daypacks on trails in Colorado and Peru. These five were the best

  • a person wearing leather gloves holds the handle of umbrella outside in rain

    Embrace the rain with a go-anywhere umbrella built to last

  • Untitled design (4)

    This versatile Japanese chef’s knife has lasted longer than some of my relationships

  • a backpack and a luggage

    I travel 200,000 miles a year. This is the best travel backpack I can’t leave home without

  • man doing yoga pose on mat outside

    This natural rubber yoga mat lasted me a decade of daily practice

Style

Fashion

  • three photos of models wearing striped linen pants, a blue shirt and jeans, and two-toned gold and silver earrings

    ‘Weird green is having a moment’: 45 spring fashion picks under $200

  • A photo composition of flats, loafers and boots against a beige background

    The 13 best women’s shoes for the office, vetted by stylish professionals

  • Colored glasses, a tote bag, and a sweater as part of a spring fashion guide

    Stylists on their 43 favorite spring men’s fashion picks under $200: ‘Every man should have one’

  • How to style the TBCo Merino Triangle Scarf.

    This little triangle scarf is suddenly everywhere. Here’s how to wear it

Beauty

  • A woman washing face with water in bathroom sink

    Can I pop this? 18 common skincare questions, answered by dermatologists

  • hands being held up to the water in a shower

    The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom

  • A woman cleaning her face

    The best facial cleansers for every skin type in the US, recommended by dermatologists

  • Different lip balms photographed together

    The best lip balms in the US for 2026

Wellness

Wellness

  • A photo of a green papier reading journal

    A reading journal won’t make you smarter, but it will make you more mindful

  • Meditation app icons displayed on an iphone

    The best meditation apps to quit doomscrolling and find peace instead

  • Colorful still life of a banned smartphone with cross-hatched adhesive tape symbolizing digital detox and mindfulness

    ‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said

  • A papier daily planner cover and pages

    This $32 paper planner has helped keep my life together for years

Sleep

  • Sleep Masks Lined Up For Testing

    Sleep masks
    The best sleep masks: I spent weeks testing 32 masks, and these are my favorites

  • Three bluetooth sleep masks against blue background

    Sleep masks
    Can a $159 Bluetooth sleep mask actually help you snooze better?

  • A Mzoo sleep mask laid out on a rug

    Sleep
    This $30 sleep mask helps me nap anytime, anywhere

  • Elemind Headband, Jabees Peace Pillow Speaker, loop earplugs, a sleep mask, and the soaak app displayed together

    Sleep tips
    I tried everything to get better sleep. These five items actually helped

Fitness

  • A photo of a women strength training in her home

    Expert tips
    How to start strength training in midlife, according to female trainers 40 and over

  • two black reusable water bottles next to each other outside

    Hydration
    Yeti Rambler v Owala FreeSip: which trendy water bottle actually deserves the hype?

  • a woman sportswear using her smart phone after workout session outside

    Working out
    I thought I hated working out until I tried this fitness app

  • Female athlete stretching on yoga mat before outdoors workout with dumbbells and foam rolerSports concept. Top view of sportsperson with exercise equipment. Female mental health and wellbeing, sportive hobby and physical activity. Background with unrecognizable woman and room for copy space or sign.

    Fitness gear
    A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 workout products to try

  • collage of different cooking pans against teal background

    The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

  • Kent 16T Tortoise Fine Tooth and Wide Tooth Comb

    Better hair, less waste: this durable British classic replaced my basic plastic combs

  • Cutting boards by Boardsmith and Asahi

    The six best plastic-free cutting boards in the US for 2026, tested

  • A cutting board and scrub brush

    Plastic detox: six kitchen upgrades to rid your food of microplastics and Pfas

Gifts

Deals and sales

  • The Everything Birthday Card, Acquaintance Cards, and the Grid Travel Journal from No Particular Order

    Logging off: the stationery that helps me set down my screens is now on sale

  • Banana Republic Slim Merino Ribbed Sweater, Anker Laptop Power Bank, Herschel Supply Co. Little America Backpack, 30L, Apple AirPods 4, Kind Healthy Snack Bars

    Back-to-school sales are unusually early this year. We found the 32 best deals for students and parents

  • Beis The 22-Inch Expandable Carry-On Roller, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Asics Nova Blast 5, Le Creuset 8-Quart Oval Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid, Baboon to the Moon Weekender Bag 34L, Ray-Ban Irregular Sunglasses

    32 things worth buying from Nordstrom’s anniversary sale before it ends this Sunday

  • Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro

    From crispy fries to chewy cookies, Our Place’s Wonder Oven Pro topped our air fryer tests. Now it’s on sale

  • a coffee warmer on coral background

    The 15 best tech gifts in the US for moms, as requested by moms

  • A backpack, keepsake box, baby carrier, and stroller organizer

    The 10 best US gifts for new moms, according to a new mom

  • A frying pan from Our Place; Nest sateen bedding

    Non-toxic pans, organic bedding and 22 more Earth Day deals we love right now

  • A woman giving a gift to a man

    24 creative and unexpected Valentine’s Day gifts for him

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    Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life

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    My wooden cutting board has lasted a decade. Here’s my care routine

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    Seven last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that arrive by Sunday – and look like you planned ahead

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