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Lawn and Garden Gear to Get Your Yard Cleaned Up

by Harry Sawyers

Here’s everything you need to keep your yard tidy, no matter what winds up on the ground out there.

  • Three photos, clockwise: an outdoor pathlight in a lawn, a lawn mower, and a person wearing a portable neck fan.

    The Best Lawn and Garden Deals for Spring

    by Kaitlin Mahar

    Spring has sprung—and so have these deals on our experts’ favorite lawn and garden picks, just in time for summer.

  • The Scott reel mower being pushed over a bed of short grass.

    The Best Reel Mower for Your (Small) Lawn

    by Ed Grabianowski and Doug Mahoney

    After 30 hours researching and testing reel mowers, we think the Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower is the best pick for manual lawncare.

  • The Husqvarna Automower 450XH EPOS robot lawn mower in a grassy area.

    The Best Robot Lawn Mower

    by Doug Mahoney

    New robot mowers are closer than ever to achieving the dream of automated lawn care.

Electronics

Sleep

Our picks for best essential oil diffuser, set against a dark green backdrop.

The Best Essential Oil Diffusers

by Dorie Chevlen and Shannon Palus

The Urpower 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser has been our favorite diffuser since 2017.

  • Three of our picks for best white noise machines, including the LectroFan EVO and Yogasleep Dohm Nova, in front of a blanket on a purple background.

    The Best White Noise Machine

    by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou

    A white noise machine can mask irritating noises that make it hard to sleep or difficult to focus. The LectroFan EVO is the most effective option for the price.

  • The author touches a mattress during testing.

    How to Choose a Mattress

    by Joanne Chen

    We’ve collected all our big-picture mattress-buying advice to help you find a bed you’ll happily sleep on for years.

  • 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.

Kitchen

Appliances

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.

  • A vacuum using its headlight to spot and suck crumbs off a hardwood floor.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Hardwood Floors?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Any vacuum can clean bare floors, but some models make it a little easier. We think the Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction does an excellent job.

  • Some of our picks for best vacuum for pet hair, being displayed next to some loose pet hair and pet toys.

    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.

  • Our top pick personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900, in black. Next to the blender is its travel cup and lid.

    The Best Personal Blender

    by Anna Perling and Lesley Stockton

    We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

Gifts

  • The 38 Best Gifts for Grandparents

    The 38 Best Gifts for Grandparents

    by Samantha Schoech

    From life-upgrade gadgets to creative ways to display family photos, the best gifts for grandparents are here.

  • The 34 Best Gifts for College Graduates

    The 34 Best Gifts for College Graduates

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Whether your college grad is headed to their first real job or a new adventure, these useful gifts will help them on the road to adulthood.

  • The Best Strategy Board Games

    The Best Strategy Board Games

    by James Austin

    The best strategy games pit you against your friends in an intense battle of wits. These are six of our favorites.

Outdoors

The Away The Packable Backpack, one of our picks for best packable daypacks for travel.

The Best Packable Daypack for Travel

by Kit Dillon

We chose four packable daypacks that you can keep on hand, whether you’re trekking across the globe or just on your daily commute.

  • Five different dry bags that we tested to find the best, shown with a water bottle, flashlight, and sneakers.

    The Best Roll-Top Dry Bag

    by Nicole Gull McElroy

    After we tested 15 models on land and water, the durable and watertight Ortlieb Dry-Bag emerged as the standout winner.

  • A car with an air mattress in the back parked at a campsite.

    I Hate Sleeping in a Tent. So I Turned My Car Into a Cozy Camping Haven.

    by Elissa Sanci

    In the last two years, I’ve fine-tuned my overlanding setup, which hinges on a car air mattress. Here’s what I use to feel close (but not too close) to nature.

  • A selection of our picks for best camping chairs on a yellow background.

    The Best Camping Chairs

    by Kyle Fitzgerald and Kalee Thompson

    The Coleman Cooler Quad Chair is a classic camping chair to keep you comfortable in most situations. But we recommend other seating options too.

Style

  • The Best Slim Wallet

    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.

  • These Elastic Shoelaces Turn All My Shoes (From Converse to Doc Martens) Into Slip-Ons

    These Elastic Shoelaces Turn All My Shoes (From Converse to Doc Martens) Into Slip-Ons

    by Elissa Sanci

    These $10 Bread Elastic Shoelaces were all I needed to start wearing my name-brand lace-up shoes more often.

  • The Best Sandals

    The Best Sandals

    by Dorie Chevlen and Zoe Vanderweide

    Whether you’re hitting the beach or heading out for a night on the town, we found 9 pairs of comfy, well-made sandals to suit a range of styles and budgets.

Travel

Our pick for best portable power strip and surge protector with USB charging.

The Best Travel Power Strips and Surge Protectors With USB Charging

by Sarah Witman

The best power strip for travel in North America is the easily packable Tripp Lite Protect It 3-Outlet Surge Protector—our top pick for eight years running.

Health and fitness

  • The Best Headphones for Running

    The Best Headphones for Running

    by Lauren Dragan

    When it comes to running headphones, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. So we have multiple recommendations based on style, features, and price.

  • The Best Water Quality Test Kit for Your Home

    The Best Water Quality Test Kit for Your Home

    by Tim Heffernan

    SimpleLab’s Tap Score Advanced City Water Test offers comprehensive analysis of your drinking water with easy-to-read results.

  • The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    by Ryan Whitwam

    Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.

Baby and kid

Four tricycles pictured together.

The Best Tricycles

by Jenni Gritters and Katharine Gammon

Over the past six years, we’ve enlisted dozens of kids to try out 21 three-wheelers, and we have four top trikes to recommend.

  • Three people carrying babies in wraps and slings.

    The Best Baby Wraps and Slings

    by Kerry Davis McGuinness

    A stretchy wrap or ring sling allows babies to securely snuggle up to their caregivers. We have the best options for you and your little one.

  • A child sitting in a car seat in the back seat of a car.

    Now Is a Great Time to Buy a New Car Seat

    by Rose Maura Lorre

    Target’s semi-annual car seat trade-in event is happening through April 27, 2024.

  • Two people stand under the stars next to two camping tents.

    What to Pack for Camping Trips With Kids

    by Kalee Thompson

    Investing in some high-quality basics can get kids excited about camping out—and help you avoid a mid-trip detour to the nearest big-box store.

Pets

  • Adopting a New Dog Checklist

    Adopting a New Dog Checklist

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Before you bring home a dog for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.

  • How to Buy the Best Dog Food

    How to Buy the Best Dog Food

    by Kaitlyn Wells and Mel Plaut

    Is the food you’re feeding your pup up to snuff? We’re here to help you find out.

  • The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

    The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

    by Mel Plaut

    These fountains might make a pet more excited to stay hydrated.

Games and hobbies

Four pickleball paddles lined up next to each other, with two yellow pickleballs sitting at both ends.

The Best Pickleball Paddles

by Seth Berkman

We tested eight pickleball paddles for players looking to buy their first serious paddle. The Paddletek Bantam EX-L is our top pick.

Software and apps

Office

A black and white image of Ralph Nader with several bright red pens added to his pocket.

We Sent Ralph Nader Some of Our Favorite Pens. He Dismissed Them All.

by Annemarie Conte

Ralph Nader came to us with a pressing pen problem. We took it seriously. Very seriously.

Cars

  • The Best USB Car Charger

    The Best USB Car Charger

    by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman

    We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.

  • The Best Car Phone Mount

    The Best Car Phone Mount

    by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy

    No matter where you want to mount it, we’ve got plenty of options to keep your phone safely in view while you’re driving.

  • The Best Wireless Charging Phone Mounts for Cars

    The Best Wireless Charging Phone Mounts for Cars

    by Sarah Witman

    A wireless charging mount lets you safely use a phone while driving and keep it juiced up along the way. iOttie’s Easy One Touch Wireless 2 remains the best.

Money

An illustration of a yellow notepad with a pencil next to it, to the right of a brick wall with a piggy bank behind it.

How Wirecutter Makes Money

by Jason Chen

The business decisions at Wirecutter never affect our journalists.

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