I bought my first dehydrator seven years ago to make beef jerky in my apartment, and I burned through three budget models before figuring out what actually matters. After weeks of testing eight of the best dehydrators on the market right now, drying everything from apple chips to salmon jerky, I can tell you which … Read more
Our team spent 90 days testing 10 top-rated air purifiers in homes with dogs, cats, rabbits, and even parrots to find the best air purifiers for pets available right now. We measured particle counts with a Temtop LKC-1000S meter, weighed carbon filters down to the gram, and ran each unit in rooms ranging from 200 … Read more
Finding the best over the range microwaves for your kitchen is not as simple as grabbing the first model on the shelf. I learned that the hard way after testing over a dozen OTR microwaves in different kitchen setups over the past year. Some had weak exhaust fans that left my kitchen smelling like last … Read more
After 80 hours of testing 12 popular models in our home kitchens, we can say with confidence: the Presto 07061 22-Inch Electric Griddle is the best electric griddle for most families in . It pairs an extra-large 22-inch ceramic nonstick surface with a 1500-watt heating element, removable handles for cabinet storage, and a price that … Read more
Last summer, my upstairs bedroom hit 92 degrees at midnight and I lost three nights of sleep before a friend handed me a spare window air conditioner. That single 5,000 BTU unit changed how I think about cooling forever, and it kicked off the months of testing that produced this guide to the best window … Read more
Finding the best countertop microwaves in is harder than it should be. Walk into any appliance aisle and you’ll see dozens of nearly identical boxes promising the same thing. I’ve spent the last 90 days testing 23 countertop microwaves side by side, and the differences between them are significant. A great countertop microwave should heat … Read more
If you live in an apartment or just want to grill year-round without firing up charcoal, the best indoor grills can genuinely change how you cook at home. I spent six weeks testing ten different models in my kitchen, searing steaks, pressing paninis, hosting mini Korean BBQ nights, and yes, setting off my smoke alarm … Read more
If you have ever tried making waffles in a cheap iron and ended up with sad, pale discs stuck to the plate, you already know why the best waffle makers are worth the splurge. After our team spent 8 weeks making roughly 320 waffles across 14 different models in our test kitchen, we landed on … Read more
A mini-split system is one of the smartest investments I have made in home comfort in the last decade. After helping my brother retrofit a 1920s craftsman with no existing ductwork, I watched a single ductless mini-split transform an unusable attic bonus room into a year-round office for under $3,000 installed. That project made me … Read more
Finding the best juicers in is harder than it looks. Our team spent over 60 hours testing 10 different models, juicing more than 200 pounds of produce from apples and kale to ginger and celery. We measured yield, noise, cleanup time, and how dry the pulp came out. Fresh juice is one of the easiest … Read more