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The Best Grill Tools and Accessories
by Wirecutter Staff
After testing more than 90 tools from grill brushes to chimney starters, we have recommendations for everything you need to barbecue with ease.
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.
The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies
by Doug Mahoney and Ellen Airhart
How to plan and protect yourself in areas at risk of hurricanes.
The Best Wasp and Hornet Sprays
by Doug Mahoney
Take out a nest with a pyrethroid-based spray like Terro Wasp & Hornet Killer.
Electronics
The Best Monitors
by Dave Gershgorn
We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing monitors of all shapes and sizes to find the best one for any need (or budget).
Apple Watch Bands We Like
by Haley Perry
Apple Watch bands can be expensive, but you don’t need to spend a fortune on an everyday watch strap—or even a nice leather one.
The Best Bluetooth Tracker
by Nick Guy
If you’re worried about losing your stuff, a Bluetooth-enabled tracker can help. We have recommendations for iPhone and Android users.
Sleep
The Best Comforters
by Jackie Reeve
We’ve tried dozens of comforters, spending hundreds of hours sleeping on them. Here are the six best.
The Best Blankets
by Jackie Reeve
These seven good-looking, durable blankets will work for a variety of seasons and styles, on top of the bed or layered with other bedding for extra warmth.
Our Favorite Printed Sheets
by Jackie Reeve
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite prints and patterns among the tried-and-true sheets we love.
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.
Kitchen
The Best Nonalcoholic Wines
by Nena Farrell
We sampled more than 20 bottles of nonalcoholic wine and found our favorite reds, whites, rosés, and sparklings.
The Best Upright Freezers
by Tyler Wells Lynch and Winnie Yang
Just about any upright freezer you pick should work fine, but the GE FUF17DLRWW has a few extra features that make it stand out.
Everything You Need to Make Amazing Pizza at Home, According to Cookbook Author (and Wirecutter Staffer!) Katie Quinn
by Rose Maura Lorre
Want to live la dolce vita without ever leaving home? Try making your own Neapolitan-style pizza. Cookbook author Katie Quinn has a few ideas.
Appliances
The Best Cheap Mini Fridge
by Tyler Wells Lynch
The Midea WHS-65L mini fridge has the best shelves and storage layout of any model at its price.
Window AC Units Are Loud. This One Masks NYC Noise and Almost Feels Like Central Air.
by Alexander Aciman
Midea’s U-shaped window AC is whisper quiet and gets me through sweltering New York summers. But installation nearly broke my spirit.
The Best Metal Detector
by Tim Heffernan
You might strike gold. But you should know what you’re getting into first.
Gifts
15 Gifts for Golfers That They’ll Actually Like
by Samantha Schoech
After canvassing every golfer we know, we came up with gifts to please any linksperson you love.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff
These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.
14 Great Gifts for Book Lovers
by Samantha Schoech
Since most bookworms acquire their own actual books, these gifts inspire, support, and enhance the joy of reading.
Outdoors
This Sunscreen Claims to Work Better When You Sweat. We’re Still Not Buying It.
by Katie Okamoto
Shiseido says that its Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion, a broad spectrum sunscreen, works better when you sweat. We decided to investigate.
The Best Sunscreen
by Nancy Redd
It takes a shot glass’s worth of sunscreen to adequately cover a body in a swimsuit. Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and a scent and feel you like.
The Best Chainsaw
by Doug Mahoney
These large and small chainsaws work well for property maintenance and storm cleanup.
The Best Sunscreens for Your Face
by Caira Blackwell
Sunscreen is personal, and the one you choose to slather on your face is even more so. Here are 10 options to suit different preferences and budgets.
Style
The Best Underwear for Kids
by Nancy Redd
Hanna Andersson’s undies are soft, durable, and cute. Of the 15 brands we tested, they’re also the most resistant to butt-picking.
The Best Women’s White T-Shirts
by Zoe Vanderweide
After carefully scrutinizing fit, feel, quality, and style, we found four white tees that are the best suited for a variety of occasions and body types.
The Best Slim Wallet
by Jason Chen
A slim wallet is best for your style and your spine. Here are the best slim and bifold wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick.
Travel
The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students
by Zoe Vanderweide
Our top backpack picks for the 2023-2024 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.
The Best Packing Cubes
by Kit Dillon
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.
The Best Travel Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs
by Mel Plaut
How to keep your animal companion safe in transit in a car or plane.
The Best Carry-On Luggage
by Kit Dillon
After 10 years of airport dashes and overhead-compartment stashes, the Travelpro Platinum Elite is still the suitcase we want to carry.
Health and fitness
The Best Tampons
by Nancy Redd
Most tampons are the same, but some stand out. Tampax Pearl and Pure are our favorites with applicators; O.B. Pro Comfort and Organic are the best without.
How to Clean a Yoga Mat
by Ingrid Skjong
Here’s how to keep your mat fresh, clean, and primed for your practice.
The Best Adjustable Dumbbells
by Seth Berkman and Ingrid Skjong
After months of lifting, we recommend the compact, easy-to-use Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set for at-home strength training.
Baby and kid
The Best Kids Cooking Tools (That You’ll Love Too)
by Lara Rabinovitch
We’ve tested more than 45 pieces of kitchen gear to find those that are most worth investing in for younger cooks, whether they’re toddlers or teens.
The Best College Dorm Essentials
by Wirecutter Staff
Our favorite durable-but-not-too-expensive bedding, accessories, kitchen gear, and tools for your dorm room.
The Best First Pedal Bike
by Laura Motley
Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Depending on the bike, the process can be either unnecessarily frustrating or, well, like a ride in the park.
The Best Kids Swimsuits, Rash Guards, Sun Hats, and Other Beachwear
by Kalee Thompson
Time at the beach, lake, or pool is more fun for everyone with kids outfitted in comfortable, protective swimsuits, rash guards, sun hats, and more.
Pets
The Best Dog DNA Test
by Kaitlyn Wells
The Embark Breed + Health Kit is the most accurate dog DNA test we’ve found and will help you unravel your pet’s specific breed background.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?
by Sabine Heinlein
We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.
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.
Games and hobbies
The Best Notebooks and Notepads
by Melanie Pinola
These notebook and notepad picks offer a satisfying writing experience with different types of pens and pencils.
The Best Ukulele for Beginners
by Brent Butterworth
The Kala Satin Mahogany is our favorite starter uke for beginners. It sounds good, is easy to play, and comes in concert and soprano sizes.
The Best Card Games
by James Austin
Card games may be the simplest kind of game, but that doesn’t mean they’re lacking fun or innovation. We’ve tested 28 card games to find the best of the best.
The Best Wearable Sleeping Bags to Keep You Warm
by Annemarie Conte
Wearable sleeping bags are the perfect way to keep your arms free and your core warm while hanging outside or even working a desk job in an underheated room.
Software and apps
The Best Website Builders
by Melanie Pinola
Wix is the best way to quickly and easily create an informative, functional, and professional-looking website.
These Video Games Are Fun for the Whole Family
by Haley Perry
Whether you’re playing over the summer or on a weeknight during the school year, we have games for family members of all ages and skill levels to enjoy together.
The Best Cloud Gaming Services Aren’t Great (Yet)
by Haley Perry
If you don’t have access to a gaming PC or console, game streaming services let you play some of the biggest games on your phone or browser—with trade-offs.
Office
Our Favorite Paper Planners
by Jackie Reeve, Kaitlyn Wells, and Melanie Pinola
A paper planner can keep you organized and on track with your goals, and we have six different recommendations that will suit any planning style.
The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Systems
by Joel Santo Domingo
If a normal router can’t provide reliable wireless access to every corner of your home, mesh systems should help you work from home and stream games and movies without a hitch.
The Best All-in-One Printers
by Kaitlyn Wells and Ben Keough
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is our favorite all-in-one printer thanks to its ease of use, great print quality, and low cost of operation.
The Best Webcams
by Arriana Vasquez and Melanie Pinola
If you’re unsatisfied with the camera that’s built into your computer—or if it doesn’t have one—the Logitech Brio 505 is your best option for sharp Zoom calls.
Cars
The Best Booster Car Seats
by Rebecca Gale
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.
The Best Car Vacuum
by Sabine Heinlein
We recommend four handheld vacuums that have helpful tools and the ability to reach into the nooks and crannies of a car.
The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home
by Sarah Witman
After 28 hours of research and 85 hours of testing, we’ve found the best ways to charge your electric vehicle at home.
Money
Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of July 2024
by Wirecutter Staff
These are the top 100 things our readers loved most in July, including air tags, portable chairs, bath towels, and more.
We’ve Found the 9 Best Deals Still Available for Walmart’s Anti Prime Day Sale.
by Kaitlin Mahar
Amazon’s 2024 Prime Day sale is July 16–17. But Walmart’s big sale is already here. We sifted through the Walmart Deals sale to find only the best discounts.
Some 4th of July Sales Are Still Going. These Are The Deals That Are Worth It.
by Dan Kim
Not every Fourth of July sale is worth it. We’ve rounded up the best sales on expert-recommended products.
Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2024
by Wirecutter Staff and Gabriella DePinho
These are the top 100 things our readers loved most in June, including portable chairs, air conditioners, stylish sun hats, and more.