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Prime Big Deal Days Is Here! Save More Than 50% on KitchenAid, HexClad, Keurig and More...

Ready your cart—it's officially Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Our Senior Shopping Editor hand-selected the best kitchen and home deals based on products from her personal testing. 

We Tried 5 of the Best Manual Coffee Grinders—These Are the 3 We Recommend

The best manual coffee grinder can still create consistent, aromatic grounds if you're traveling or without an outlet


Prismatic Christmas Decor Is Here! Where To Get Dazzling Iridescent Decorations in 2024

Prismatic Christmas decor is 2024's hottest holiday trend. Here's where to find the most dazzling iridescent decor.


JJ Tested Beautiful by Drew Just Launched the Prettiest Kitchen Appliances We’ve ...

Say hello to Wildflower. These dreamy kitchen appliances are pretty and practical.


RecTeq Pellet Grill Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Smoker

Discover the best of the best—our testing team ranked the RecTeq Flagship 1100 as our overall favorite pellet grill after...

We Tried 13 of the Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers—These Are the 7 Worth Buying

The best pour-over coffee maker enhances the flavors and aromas of your favorite coffee beans—and it's not as difficult as...


Book of the Month Club Review: Is a Book Subscription Worth It?

Readers, this one's for you! We spent three months testing Book of the Month club to see if it's worth...


How to Make Sorbet

Looking for a fruit-forward frozen treat? We tapped the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to teach us how to make...


Hydro Flask vs. Stanley: Which Coffee Tumbler Brand Is Better?

The Hydro Flask vs. Stanley debate has fans on both sides. Our expert Product Testing Team tried tumblers from each...


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Stanley vs. YETI: Who Makes a Better Travel Coffee Tumbler? test 123

We tried coffee tumblers from the biggest brands to finally settle the Stanley vs. YETI debate. Here's what we learned.


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Hydro Flask vs. YETI: Which Brand is Better?

As the Hydro Flask vs. YETI debate rages, our Product Testing Team tested both brands to see which is worth...


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We Tested 3 Puzzle Subscriptions—This is the Best Puzzle of the Month Club

We put together five puzzles from three different puzzle of the month club subscriptions. This is the service our resident...


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Hamilton Beach Upright Freezer Review: The Best Option for Garages

Yes, this freezer is garage-friendly. But that's not the only reason we love the Hamilton Beach upright freezer! Our thorough...

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Whirlpool Upright Freezer Review: This Locking Freezer Offers Peace of Mind

We tested the Whirlpool upright freezer and were impressed with its thoughtful features, including a handy locking mechanism.


Shark Stratos Cordless Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Shark Vacuum

After comparing the top cordless Shark vacuums in our testing lab, we named the Shark Stratos as our favorite. Here's...


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Ninja FrostVault Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Pull-Out Drawer Keeps Food Dry and ...

The Ninja FrostVault cooler is our favorite summer snacking cooler. It rings up at an affordable price and boasts a...


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Shark Pet Plus Review: This Cordless Stick Vacuum is a Must-Have for Pet Owners

Our Product Testing Team put the Shark Cordless Pet Pro to the test. Here's how it performed.


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Shark Cordless Pro Review: Shark’s Budget-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Exceeded Our E...

Our Product Testing Team put Shark's budget-friendly cordless vacuum to the test. Here's how the Shark Cordless Pro performed and...


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Lifetime Cooler Review: This Affordable Cooler Stands Up to Pricey Competitors

This Lifetime Cooler review covers this affordable option. Our team tested against similar (but pricier) picks like the Yeti and...


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BruTank Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Fun Features Go Beyond Drink Storage

The BruTank cooler boasts a dry goods basket, built-in tap, bottle opener and two rugged wheels for navigating tough terrain.


9 Best Boxes of Chocolates for Valentines Gifting, Breakup Binging and Hosting [Tested ...

The Taste of Home team worked hard to enjoy over 15 pounds of chocolate and 26 different chocolate brands to...


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The Best Stainless Steel Cookware of 2024, Tested by the Taste of Home Kitchen

We tested 10 five-ply fry pans from the most popular brands by braising pork, cooking chicken thighs and sauteing veggies....

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Keurig K-Mini Plus Review: The Small-But-Mighty Morning Helper

The Keurig K-Mini Plus boasts a tiny footprint and big flavor thanks to strength control. We love a single-serve coffee...


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Amazon Prime Day Is Here! These Are the Deals Worth Your Money

It's official: Amazon Prime Day deals are live. Score up to 80% off home and kitchen appliances—we rounded up all...


The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Products We Personally Tested (and Vouch For!)

Gird your carts—Amazon Prime Day is here. Our Senior Shopping Editor hand-selected the best kitchen and home deals based...


30 Best Friend Gifts for Any Occasion shvsh updated4

Sometimes, a "just because" gift can mean the most. We've rounded up the best gifts for your best friends to...


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It's the end of an era, and now it's time for whatever she wants her next adventure to look like....


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Nespresso Vertuo Review: A Splurge-Worthy Barista for Your Counter

We've tested several Nespresso coffee machine options, but this Nespresso Vertuo review outlines why we recommend this one for the...