Wirecutter’s staff opens up about life-changing things they bought in 2024, from a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surfer’s skin.

Homes burn crazy fast these days. Are you prepared? We’re covering everything you need, from the newest smoke alarms to the right fire extinguishers.

We’re fielding listener questions with tips for delighting picky friends, impossible relatives, and other challenging gift recipients on your holiday list.

The best keychain I’ve ever had is this double-gated, lightweight, stylish little carabiner made by Nite Ize. It also makes a cute gift.

From sheets to air purifiers, these products were worth the investment in 2024 for Wirecutter writers and readers.

After testing dozens of trash cans since 2014, we think the Simplehuman Rectangular Step Can is the best for most home kitchens.

Like any other bedding, pillows need a deep cleaning every now and then. We explain how to wash all kinds of pillows.

Since 2016, our favorite flannel sheets have been the L.L.Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheets.

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.

We’ve stress-tested more than 30 dishwashers, and we recommend the Miele G5008 for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

After cooking many pounds of brisket, rice, and beans in six pressure cookers, we think the Fissler Vitaquick 8.5-Quart Pressure Cooker is the best you can get.

After baking close to 40 loaves of bread in eight machines, we think the Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus is the most reliable bread machine you can buy.

If you want to take pictures underwater, while you’re out skiing, or in other tough conditions, the OM System Tough TG-7 is the best choice.

We tested 14 fishing reels in waters near and far, and the reliable, affordable Daiwa BG remains the best reel for most casual anglers.

The Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket (in women’s and men’s sizes) has a lightweight yet toasty fit to keep you cozy in snow, rain, and cold.

Funny as it looks, the K9 Sport Sack Plus 2 is a useful tool for getting around with your dog, whether by bike or in any other situation where you can’t just walk.

Can’t stand Kindles? The Boox Palma 2 is a pint-sized Android e-reader that might win you over.

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.

After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.

We considered more than 100 full-size strollers to determine the best ones to transport your kids and all of their stuff. These are the top five.

We tested 12 crib mattresses and found that the Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer is the best for most families.

If you want to play great games away from your couch or desk, handheld consoles are finally worth buying. The Steam Deck is our favorite on-the-go gaming device.

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.

When the weather gets cool and you head inside, a low-key video game is the perfect way to pass the time.

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.

A physical security key helps you protect your online accounts, and Yubico still makes the best one.

We researched 769 small trash cans and rigorously tested dozens of models to find the best ones for bathrooms, offices, and kitchen cabinets.

Here are the picks that Wirecutter readers loved most in 2024.

If you have a mountain of exchanges to make now that the gift-giving is over, here are the holiday return policies you should know about.

From eye masks to noise machines, these budget-friendly Wirecutter picks can help you get some quality shut-eye.