Expert luxury home buying guides
The best window air conditioners of 2026, from the U-shaped Midea U and U Plus to the Hisense HLAW0825TW, Frigidaire Gallery and Windmill, with sizing, installation and recall advice.
The best food processors of 2026, from the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup and Core Custom 13-Cup to the premium Breville Sous Chef 16 and a 4-cup mini chopper, with sizing and care advice.
The best electric kettles of 2026, from the Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17P1 and Breville IQ to the Cuisinart GK-1 gooseneck and a $25 Hamilton Beach, with advice on warranties and descaling.
The best wine glasses of 2026, from the Gabriel-Glas StandArt and Zalto Denk’Art Universal to the Libbey Kentfield Estate, Riedel Vinum Cuvée Prestige and Rastal Harmony stemless.
The best mattress protectors of 2026, from the SafeRest Premium and IKEA Grusnarv to the AllerEase and Mattress Safe encasements, PeapodMats, Saatva and Birch, based on spill and wash testing.
The best heated mattress pads of 2026, from the Sunbeam and Beautyrest dual-control pads to the Chilisleep Cube, Perfect Fit SoftHeat and Serta waterproof, with safety and sizing advice.
The best premium soundbars of 2026, from the Samsung HW-Q990 series and Sonos Arc Ultra to the Sennheiser Ambeo Max, Bose Smart Ultra and Sony Bravia Theater Quad.
The best dehumidifiers of 2026, including the Frigidaire 50-pint smart models, AprilAire whole-home systems, and why testers have paused recommending the Midea Cube.
The best under-sink water filters of 2026, from the Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow and Claryum Direct Connect to the Waterdrop G3P600 and Cloud RO reverse osmosis systems.
The best standing desks of 2026, from the Uplift V3 and Branch Duo to the Vari Electric, Secretlab Magnus Pro and Ergonofis Sway, with height-range, stability and warranty advice.
The best air fryers of 2026, from the Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart and Ninja Air Fryer Pro to the Cosori Iconic stainless, Philips dual basket and Typhur Dome, with sizing advice.
The best French-door refrigerators of 2026, including the Samsung Bespoke counter-depth, Bosch 800 Series, LG Smart French Door, GE Profile and Café, with sizing and reliability advice.
The best dishwashers of 2026, from the Miele G5008 and G7216 to the Bosch 800 Series, Café CDT888 and Whirlpool WDTA50, with advice on drying, racks, noise and reliability.
The best outdoor speakers of 2026 for patios, decks and pools, from wired Polk Atrium and Klipsch AW-650 installs to the Sonos Play, Bose SoundLink Max and JBL Flip 6, with amplifier and weatherproofing advice.
The best white noise machines of 2026, led by the LectroFan EVO and Yogasleep Dohm Nova, with the Sound+Sleep SE, Hotmoon Cocoon 2 and Hatch Restore 3, plus safe volume and masking tips.
The best adjustable bed bases of 2026, led by the Saatva Adjustable Base Plus and Tempur-Pedic Ergo Smart Base, with budget and senior-friendly picks and expert advice for back pain, snoring and reflux.
The best home security cameras of 2026, from subscription-free Eufy and Arlo’s outdoor Pro 6 to Google Nest’s AI alerts and budget TP-Link Tapo and Wyze, with subscription costs explained.
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2026 for large homes, from the Netgear Orbi 770 and Eero Pro 7 to the subscription-free Asus ZenWiFi BT10 and BQ16 Pro, plus outdoor nodes and the FCC router ban.
The best induction ranges of 2026, from the Samsung Bespoke and Café CHS900P2MS1 to value picks from GE Profile and Frigidaire, plus 36-inch, double-oven and cookware advice.
The best drip coffee makers of 2026, led by the Technivorm Moccamaster, with the OXO Brew 8-Cup, Breville Precision Brewer, Fellow Aiden and Zojirushi picks, plus SCA certification explained.
The best coffee grinders of 2026, led by the Baratza Encore ESP and Fellow Ode Gen 2, with espresso upgrades like the Niche Zero and 1Zpresso DF54 and advice on burrs, retention and noise.
The best robotic pool cleaners of 2026, including the Dolphin Premier, Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, Polaris Freedom Plus and Aiper budget picks, with corded vs cordless advice.
The best robot lawn mowers of 2026, from the Worx Landroid Vision Cloud to the Segway Navimow i215, Lymow One Plus and Mammotion LUBA 3, with yard-size, slope and tree-cover advice.
The best toasters of 2026, from the Breville Bit More and Die-Cast Smart Toaster to Smeg’s design icon, plus the inexpensive Cuisinart Wirecutter rates as its top pick.
The best smart locks of 2026, from the Schlage Arrive and Yale Assure Lock 2 to Aqara, Eufy, Yale Approach and Level, with security grades, compatibility and privacy notes.
The best sunrise alarm clocks of 2026, from the Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light to the Hatch Restore 3 and budget Jall, with brightness, sounds, subscriptions and the science of waking with light.
Vitamix vs Blendtec: how the two high-end blender brands compare on smoothies, soups, nut butter, ice, controls, cleaning and warranty, based on Serious Eats and America’s Test Kitchen.
The best humidifiers of 2026, from the Levoit LV600S to Blueair, Vornado and Venta, with tank sizes, cleaning, warranties and why pricey design models like Canopy fall short.
The best teak outdoor furniture brands for 2026, from Gloster and Dedon to Three Birds Casual, Anderson Teak and West Elm, plus teak grades, joinery and care.
The best steam shower systems for home in 2026: Mr. Steam, ThermaSol, Kohler, Steamist and Amerec compared on sizing, power, warranty, features and price.
The best smart lighting systems for 2026: Philips Hue for bulbs, lamps and color, and Lutron Caseta for reliable wall dimmers, plus how to combine them and what to buy first.
The best smart thermostats of 2026, led by the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Google Nest Learning Thermostat, with sensors, compatibility, privacy and price notes.
Pellet grill vs gas grill: how they compare on smoke flavor, searing heat, convenience, fuel and price, plus the best models of each from Serious Eats, Wirecutter and CNN testing.
The best patio heaters of 2026, from the AZ Patio Heaters Hiland and East Oak propane towers to glass-tube and electric options, with Btu, coverage and safety notes.
The best duvet inserts for hot sleepers in 2026, from Feathered Friends and Brooklinen lightweight down to cooling picks, plus how to choose fill weight and covers.
What to buy (and skip) in luxury home Black Friday sales, with historical discount ranges and fake-deal red flags for each category.
The best gas grills of 2026, led by the Weber Spirit E-425 and Genesis E-325, with Btu, sear zones, warranties and sizes from expert testing of 18 grills.
The best countertop ovens of 2026, from the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro to Cuisinart, Cosori and Panasonic, with capacity, warranty and recall notes from expert testing.
The best nugget ice makers for home in 2026, led by the GE Profile Opal 2.0, plus the best bullet and clear ice countertop machines, with capacity, size and upkeep notes.
The best hot tub brands for home in 2026: Hot Spring, Caldera, Master Spas, Bullfrog, Jacuzzi and Sundance compared on price ranges, warranties, build quality and trust.
Is a home sauna worth it? We break down purchase, installation and running costs, what the research supports, resale value and who gets the most from owning one.
Is a home cold plunge worth it? We break down purchase and running costs, the cost per session vs a studio membership, what the research actually shows, and who should buy.
Hot tub vs cold plunge: we compare price, running costs, space, upkeep, what the research says and who each suits, plus hot-and-cold tubs that do both.
Infrared vs traditional sauna: how they differ in temperature, session length, wiring, running costs and research, plus the best home saunas of each type from BHG’s testing.
Percale vs sateen sheets explained: weave, feel, cooling, wrinkles, durability and thread count, plus the best percale and sateen sets from Wirecutter’s testing, from L.L.Bean to Sferra.
The best luxury mattress toppers in 2026, from Wirecutter, AARP and Sleep Foundation testing: Brooklyn Bedding Talalay latex, ViscoSoft, Saatva Graphite, Helix GlacioTex and more.
The best video doorbells for luxury homes in 2026, from Wirecutter and Consumer Reports testing: Google Nest Doorbell Wired, Ring Wired, Tapo, Ecobee and Arlo, plus subscription costs explained.
The best air purifiers for luxury homes in 2026, based on Wirecutter’s testing: Coway Airmega Mighty2, Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max, Austin Air HealthMate and more, plus sizing and filter costs.