The Best Water Bottle
We tested 22 different bottles over several weeks in order to determine the best pick in each frequently-used category.
Our mission is to help you create the kitchen of your dreams by finding the best kitchen tools on the market. We run them through an extensive series of tests, then write about which ones we like (and which ones we don’t). We also break down which products are best for specific situations and lifestyles, so you can make the most informed buying choice possible.
The Best Kitchen Tools and Accessories
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The Best Waffle Maker
We spent 35 hours eating and cooking delicious waffles in order to determine the best waffle maker on the market: the Oster Flip Nonstick Belgian Waffler Maker.
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The Best Digital Meat Thermometer
After comparing nine different thermometers over five tests and 30 hours, we selected our winner, the Lavatools Javelin PRO.
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The Best Window Cleaner
Eight household tests of seven different glass cleaners, including a DIY option, led us to pick Windex as the best overall window cleaner.
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The Best Electric Kettle Under $40
Testing the best electric kettles over 45 hours during the course of one month led us to pick the Hamilton Beach 1.7 liter, which has all the essential functions of many kettles two to three times its price.
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The Best Personal Blender
After blending seven blenders in several different tests to measure motor power and overall usability, the NutrilBullet Pro 900 Series was our pick for the best overall personal blender.
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The Best Paper Towel Brands
Eight household tests made after 30 hours of research led us to select the Brawny Pick-A-Size paper towel due to its excellence in durability, strength, absorbency and overall usability.
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The Best Oven Mitts
The RedLantana Silcone Oven Mitt was our top choice for its great forearm and wrist coverage, secure grip, and overall flexibility.
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ZeroWater vs Brita: Who Wins?
We tested both of these popular water filters against each other, and the rest of the market, in order to come away with a recommendation for a filter pitcher you should use in your home.
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ThermoWorks Thermapen Review
Although a great thermometer, we came to the conclusion that the Thermapen shouldn't be the top choice for most people. It's an amazing product, but not really worth its $100 price point.
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The Best Electric Wine Opener
The Wine Enthusiast electric wine opener is our choice due to its ease of use, great battery life, and overall brand reputation.
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NutriBullet Pro Review: Does it Perform?
The NutriBullet comes with a ton of hype, but for the most part, it delivers. It took first in our test of the best personal blenders.