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7 Best Sheets of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Another purchasing point to keep in mind: Claims about pocket size can’t always be trusted. “More than 30 percent of our tested models claimed to fit up to an 18-inch mattress, but their actual pocket-depth measurements were short even before washing,” says Li Wang, who oversees CR’s testing of sheets. None of the sheets in our latest batch of six…
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9 Best Large-Capacity Washers of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Figuring out the ideal washing machine capacity goes beyond the advertised capacity. Some washer types make more efficient use of the space than others, for example, and the tub size can impact their physical footprint. Below, we detail a few considerations you should keep in mind as you’re shopping around for a large-capacity washer. Tub capacities: Agitator top-loaders typically have…
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18 Best Kitchen Appliances of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Those results are reflected in our ratings so that consumers will have all the information they need to buy the right kitchen appliances for their home. Below, CR members with digital access can see the very best products across all the major kitchen appliances we test, organized by Overall Score. To learn more, check out our buying guides for ranges,…
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12 Best Home Security Cameras, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Free video storage: Yes, on up to a 512-gigabyte microSD card (sold separately).Optional subscription costs: Through a Tapo Care Premium plan, you get 30 days of cloud video storage, starting at $3.49 per month (or $35 per year) for one camera and going up to $12 per month (or $120 per year) for 10 cameras. For Apple Home users, an…
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3 Best Roofing Shingles of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Our roofing tests focus on a shingle’s strength and how well it maintains its appearance over time. We use a calibrated machine called an Instron that applies force to shingles to replicate everything from ferocious winds to fallen tree limbs. We test the thickest part of each shingle, which is where the largest number of layers overlap. And we test…
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5 Best Carpet Cleaners of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
First off, take stock of the layout of your home and the areas you’ll be cleaning. If you live in a one-story house, for instance, you might not need a model with a particularly long hose. “On the other hand, if you have carpeted stairs, you want a carpet cleaner with a long hose, so you can reach up the…
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3 Best Induction Ranges of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
They simmer steadily. A low-heat burner that’s capable of maintaining a steady temperature when simmering liquids is ideal, so you don’t need to stir constantly to avoid scorching, say, tomato sauce or chocolate. They bake and broil evenly. Cakes and cookies emerge uniformly baked from multiple racks. And the broilers heat evenly while still getting hot enough to sear. They…
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9 Best Mattresses of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
There are more than 250 mattresses in our ratings, each with an Overall Score that’s determined, in large part, by the model’s performance on a range of tests: sleeper support, firmness level, stabilization level, and durability. To test stability (also known as motion isolation), we drop a 38.5-pound weight onto the mattress and measure the vibrations at the point of…
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7 Best Dishwashers of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
People prioritize different features in a dishwasher, including a third rack, a short wash-cycle time, or a fingerprint-resistant surface. We note these options on each model page from our comprehensive dishwasher ratings and provide the details you need to know about them in our dishwasher buying guide. But there are a few performance aspects that everyone can appreciate, and we…
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9 Best Ranges of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
At any retailer, you’ll find dozens of ranges—if not more—to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a range’s ability to perform its essential tasks really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend ranges only if they meet the following criteria. They heat water fast. The best ranges in our tests…
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