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Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop being tested in writer's home
Best Roomba vacuums 2024: for hands-free and fuss-free cleaning, chosen by experts Discover the best Roomba vacuums that offer a hassle-free and convenient cleaning experience.
White top load washer in a utility room with red basket on top.
Best washing machines 2024: top loading, front load, combos, and more, tried and tested Our top picks of the best washing machines available, from brands like Samsung, LG, and Maytag.
person loading blue towel into the Maytag MVW7232HW top load washer
Best top load washers 2024: for faster cycle times and a bigger capacity, tried and tested Wash more clothes in one go with the best top load washers, from brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, and Maytag.

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Lush green lawn with apple and cherry trees in the yard of the small residential house

Best landscape design software 2024: visualize your outdoor designs

By Nick Carson last updated

Buying Guide Visualize your outdoor designs with the best landscape design software, for PC and Mac.

Yard Tools
Starting the washing machine

Best front load washers 2024: for pristine clothes every cycle, tried and tested

By Jason Cockerham last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best front load washers you can buy in every category, from brands like Samsung, Electrolux, and LG.

Laundry
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Best chainsaws 2024: top picks for power, speed, and safety features, tried and tested

By Alex Temblador last updated

Buying Guide We've tested the best gas, electric, and battery-powered chainsaws from DeWALT, Husqvarna, Sun Joe, and more to help you narrow down your search.

Yard Tools
Shark Vertex Canister Vacuum being tested in writer's home

Best Shark vacuums 2024: clean smarter with these tried and tested vacs

By Caroline Preece last updated

Buying guide Explore the best Shark vacuum cleaners, as tried and recommended, for high-performance cleaning with minimal effort.

Vacuums
Toro Flex-Force 60V Max 22-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower being tested in writer's home

Best lawn mowers 2024: for neater, healthier and greener grass year-round, tried and tested

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

Buying Guide These are our tried and tested best lawn mower picks, featuring Black + Decker, John Deere, Toro and more.

Lawn Mowers
best cordless lawn mower | EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21-in Cordless Lawn Mower being tested in writer's yard

Best cordless lawn mower 2024: top battery-powered lawn mowers to tackle your yard

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

Buying Guide These are the best cordless lawn mowers you can buy in every category, from John Deere and EGO to Segway and Husqvarna.

Yard Tools
Levoit LVAC-200 being tested against sprinkles on carpet

Best vacuums under $200: get a quality model for less

By Caroline Preece last updated

Deals Expert-selected vacuums from top brands including DeWALT, Levoit and Ultenic that are all under $200.

Vacuums
best pruners | A group photo of our top-rated pruners, including Felco, Wolf-Garten, Fiskars and Greenworks products

Best pruners 2024: our top 9 recommended pruning shears for your yard

By Pete Wise last updated

Buying guide Find a set of the best pruners with our comprehensive guide, featuring Felco, Greenworks, Ryobi and more.

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Clear internal view of drum of ASKO Tumble Dryer T411VDW with door shut

Asko T411VDW 5.1 cu. ft. Stackable Electric Dryer review: ideal for lighter loads

By Jason Cockerham published

Review The ASKO Tumble Dryer is a compact and efficient dryer that is a great addition to your laundry room.

Laundry
ASKO W4114CW Steel Seal Front Load Washer being tested in writer's home

Asko W4114CW 2.8 Cu.Ft. Front Load Washer review: equipped to handle any washing you need

By Jason Cockerham published

Review The ASKO Steel Seal washer is a solid, feature-packed washer that is a great addition to your laundry room.

Laundry
ring wired doorbell pro on a wall of writers' home

Ring Wired Doorbell Pro review: a permanent solution to the security of your front door

By Jennifer Oksien published

Review Find out how well the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro guarded and surveilled the front door of my house over six months.

Smart Home
Whirlpool WTW4957PW 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer being tested in writer's home

Whirlpool WTW4957PW 3.8 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer review: a competent, reasonably priced appliance

By James Holland published

Review The Whirlpool 3.8-3.9 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer is affordable, competent, and comes with a removable agitator for larger loads.

Laundry
LG WM4000HBA 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Front Load Washer

LG WM4000HBA 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Front Load Washer review: makes laundry easy-peasy

By Terri Williams published

Review I’ve reviewed the LG Front Load Side-by-Side Washer and Dryer. Here’s how it performed.

Laundry
The Gardena pruner being tested in our reviewer's yard

GARDENA 8857-81 2-step Adjustable Bypass Pruners review: these all-purpose bypass pruning shears cost under $1 a year

By Pete Wise published

Review Find out how well this affordable Gardena bypass pruner performed in our hands-on testing, from dead-heading flowers to pruning branches.

Yard Tools
Maytag MVW7230HC 5.2 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer being tested in writer's home

Maytag MVW7230HC 5.2 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer review: premium design with powerful agitation

By Camryn Rabideau published

Review The Maytag Smart Top Load Washer with Extra Power connects to your smartphone for added convenience.

Laundry
Opinel Hand Pruning Shears being tested in writer's yard

Opinel Hand Pruning Shears review: are these the world’s most stylish secateurs?

By Pete Wise published

Review These French-made bypass pruners have a surpassingly stylish design. But how well do they cut? Find out in our testing-based review.

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