6 Days to a Less Cluttered Life

by Brittney Ho

By the end of Wirecutter’s decluttering challenge, we hope you’ll look around and notice that some of your once-wild spaces—such as your closet or inbox—are a bit tidier than they were before.

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The best adjustable pliers, the Irwin GV10 10-inch GrooveLock Pliers.

The Best Adjustable Pliers

by Doug Mahoney

A great home toolbox needs a solid pair of adjustable pliers. After considering over 50 models, the $14 Irwin GV10 10-inch Groovelock Pliers came out on top due to easy jaw-size adjustment and comfortable handles.

  • The Best Sprinkler

    by Thom Dunn and Meg Muckenhoupt

    The Melnor XT4200M is the best garden sprinkler we’ve found in three years of research.

  • A storage container on a bed with cloth items inside.

    The Best Storage Containers

    by Jackie Reeve

    After extensive testing, these seven storage bins, boxes, and totes are our favorites for keeping stuff clean and dry, inside or out.

  • A few water pitchers and filters standing alongside several glasses of water.

    The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser

    by Tim Heffernan

    Water filters and pitchers are the simplest, most affordable way to get reliable filtered water at home.

Electronics

  • Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter

    Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Winter isn’t done yet, but there’s good news: These video games are ready to hang out with you inside until it warms up out there.

  • The Best Smartwatches for Kids

    The Best Smartwatches for Kids

    by Ellen Lee

    Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

  • 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.

Sleep

A Japanese futon shown partially rolled up.

I’ve Never Slept Better Than on a Japanese Futon

by Courtney Schley

One of the editors on the Wirecutter sleep team has tested dozens of mattresses, but she still misses her Japanese futon.

Kitchen

  • The Best Wine Clubs

    The Best Wine Clubs

    by Michael Sullivan

    After researching over 100 wine clubs and testing 12, we found four great ones that fit a range of preferences.

  • The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.

  • All Our Favorite Picks From OXO

    All Our Favorite Picks From OXO

    by Gabriella DePinho

    After thorough testing, we recommend 50 items from OXO in a wide range of categories.

Appliances

Different T-shirts pictured with stained swatches.

Pig Blood, Pet Fur, and Teen Funk: How We Test Washers, Dryers, and Detergents

by Andrea Barnes

Testing washing machines, dryers, and laundry detergent requires a lot of stains and a sharp eye.

  • Our two picks for best sous vide machine, next to a kitchen towel and a cooking pot.

    The Best Sous Vide Machine and Gear

    by Ben Keough

    We’ve been testing sous vide gear for over 10 years. Here’s what you need to get started.

  • The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French-door refrigerator, shown in stainless steel with its doors open.

    The Best Refrigerators

    by Liam McCabe

    We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.

  • The various handheld vacuums that were tested resting amongst each other and scattered cereal and pet hair.

    The Best Handheld Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

Gifts

  • 41 Easter Basket Ideas We Love

    41 Easter Basket Ideas We Love

    by Jackie Reeve

    Easter falls on March 31 this year. We’ve searched for good-quality gifts to fill a basket, including art supplies, classic toys, spring-themed books, and—of course—the best candy.

  • The 8 Best Sympathy Gifts

    The 8 Best Sympathy Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech

    These sweet reminders, small pick-me-ups, and comforting edibles can lend comfort in times of loss.

  • The 22 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

    The 22 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

    by Dorie Chevlen and Mari Uyehara

    If you’ve waited until the last minute to get a gift for your valentine, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with these speedy gifts.

Outdoors

A selection of our picks for the best winter boots, lined up side-by-side.

The Best Winter Boots

by Eve O'Neill

After trudging through snow and ice in 30 pairs of boots, we’ve chosen 11 that will keep you warm, dry, and stable all winter long.

  • Four filtered water bottles along with replacement filters and straws.

    The Best Filtered Water Bottles

    by Tim Heffernan

    You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.

  • One of our kid testers trying out the the L.L. Bean Sonic Snow Tube.

    The Best Sleds

    by Doug Mahoney

    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.

  • The Best Bike Racks for Small Homes and Apartments

    The Best Bike Storage Ideas

    by Christine Ryan

    After 30-plus hours of research and testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best bike rack for storing bikes in limited-space homes.

Style

Travel

A person sitting on a couch wearing a black Pluto Pod Travel Pillow with the eye mask pulled over their eyes.

Pluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economy

by Dorie Chevlen

This travel pillow is so great you won’t even care if you look silly wearing it.

  • Several sleep masks placed in between a white alarm clock and a candle on a blue background.

    The Best Sleep Mask

    by Caira Blackwell

    A comfortable, well-fitting sleep mask blocks disruptive light, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

  • The Trtl travel pillow.

    The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flights

    by Elissa Sanci

    You might look funny while wearing the one-sided Trtl travel pillow in flight, but you won’t care when you land at your destination bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

  • Six pairs of compression socks that we tested, in various colors and patterns.

    The Best Compression Socks

    by Jackie Reeve, Eve O'Neill, and Shannon Palus

    Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.

Health and fitness

  • Peloton Bike Review: What to Know Before You Buy

    Peloton Bike Review: What to Know Before You Buy

    by Ingrid Skjong and Amy Roberts

    The Peloton Bike and Bike+ offer live and on-demand at-home classes for a monthly membership fee. We review both.

  • The Best Exercise Bikes

    The Best Exercise Bikes

    by Ingrid Skjong

    Whether you want to ride at a moderate pace or tackle intense workouts, an indoor-cycling bike that fits your goals can help set you up for success.

  • Apple Watch Bands We Like

    Apple Watch Bands We Like

    by Haley Perry and Nick Guy

    The cheapest Apple Watch bands are uncomfortable and poorly made. We found great bands that look better, last longer, and don’t cost too much more.

Baby and kid

A woman wearing a wrap ring baby carrier in grey.

The Best Baby Wraps and Slings

by Jennifer Bogo

We spent over 250 hours testing 15 wraps, slings, and meh dais, and found that the Solly Baby Wrap and Sakura Bloom Basics Sling are the best for most people.

  • The board game Max, displayed on a wooden table, next to the box for the game.

    30(ish) Family-Friendly Games We Love Under $35

    by Wirecutter Staff and Gabriella DePinho

    Break out the board games! Here’s a selection of our favorite cheap(ish) picks for players of all ages.

  • Two different diaper pails pictured together with a baby bottle and a stack of diapers.

    The Best Diaper Pail

    by Jenni Gritters and Winnie Yang

    A great diaper pail will contain stink, and make the process of changing a squirming baby easier.

  • Five pairs of kids headphones sit against an orange backdrop, with an iPhone playing music.

    The Best Kids Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan

    Whether you need kids headphones for entertainment, school, or travel, we have recommendations—and they all limit the maximum volume to protect young ears.

Pets

  • What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    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 Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

    The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

    by Rebekah Valentine

    After testing 13 pet water fountains (and having one turned into a chew toy), we think the Catit Flower Fountain is the best for most cats (and some dogs).

  • How to Clean a Dog Bed

    How to Clean a Dog Bed

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Using a few essentials cat and dog owners are likely to already own, it’s easy to turn a pet bed from a dingy mess into a comfortable hideaway.

Games and hobbies

Several pieces of evidence, in various forms of printed materials and letters from the Madok’s Lost Treasure mystery box game.

Our 5 Favorite Mystery Box Game Subscriptions

by James Austin

We played five different through-the-mail mystery subscription games to see what makes them stand out.

  • Four USB microphones lined up next to each other alongside a pencil holder and an alarm clock.

    The Best USB Microphones for Musicians and Podcasters

    by Freddy Gerngross and Brent Butterworth

    Monoprice’s Dark Matter Sentry is an excellent all-purpose USB microphone that sounds great, offers an array of features, and comes at an affordable price.

  • A Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer loaded with a teal colored filament.

    The Best 3D Printer

    by Dave Gershgorn

    The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is the fastest and easiest-to-use 3D printer we’ve found that is also compact enough to fit on a desk.

  • A bunch of materials for making paper origami sculptures, including colored papers, books, and kits.

    Everything You Need to Get Started Learning Origami

    by Kase Wickman

    If you want to enter the fold of the origami world, here’s what experts recommend you need, from paper to guides.

Software and apps

  • The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS

    The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS

    by Erin Roberts and Ben Keough

    If you wish your phone’s photos looked better, or if you just prefer editing images on your phone or tablet, Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed is the best choice.

  • The Best To-Do List App

    The Best To-Do List App

    by Kaitlin Mahar

    Of more than 20 to-do list apps we considered, Todoist is the best at adapting to your daily life instead of making you adapt to it.

  • Why Everyone Can’t Stop Talking About Palworld

    Why Everyone Can’t Stop Talking About Palworld

    by Arthur Gies

    Palworld is the first video game blockbuster of 2024—but it’s not what it seems.

Office

Four chairs we recomend, clustered close together on a green rug.

The Best Office Chair

by Melanie Pinola and Kaitlyn Wells

The impressively supportive, adjustable, and durable Steelcase Gesture is still our pick for the best office chair for most people, as it has been since 2015.

  • Several paper planners spread out on a tan background.

    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.

  • Three office chairs with ergonomic seat cushions on them.

    The Best Ergonomic Seat Cushions

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    If you’re in need of extra comfort or support wherever you sit the most, an ergonomic seat cushion can be a helpful supplement.

  • Our four picks for the best pencils for writing and schoolwork, shown laying on a spiral notebook.

    The Best Pencils for Writing and Schoolwork

    by Sarah Witman

    Whether you’re filling in Scantron bubbles or doing the Sunday crossword, the Palomino Golden Bear #2 Pencil (Blue) should be your writing implement of choice.

Cars

  • The Best Dash Cam

    The Best Dash Cam

    by Sarah Witman

    If you’d like the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Vantrue N4 is the best overall choice for most people.

  • Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    by Christina Szalinski

    Rotating car seats are gaining popularity—but for the typical family, they’re not better than simpler options. Here’s what to know before buying one.

  • The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

    The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

    After researching dozens of seats and testing 12, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.

Money

A collage including a bouquet of flowers, bags of coffee an a digital photo frame.

Show Some Love With These Valentine’s Day Deals

by Kaitlin Mahar

There’s no wrong time for romantic gestures. Hallmark holiday or no, we’ve found these discounts to help you delight your loved one.

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