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The Best Drill

Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max Drill/Driver

The Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max Drill/Driver is the lightest, most compact drill we tested, and it blew away its rivals on battery life and power, drilling twice as many holes as the second-place drill and driving almost 50 percent more screws.

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The Best Wireless Mice

Now on Wirecutter: After 100 total hours spent researching nearly 200 mice, we tested 28 top-rated mice and consulted with a panel of experts and laypeople to find the $35 Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 is the best wireless mouse for most people. Our panel of mouse users almost unanimously favored the size, shape, and glide of the Marathon over the competition and especially praised its button selection and placement.

Advice, analysis, and opinions from the staff of The Sweethome.
October 25, 2016

Should You Get a Front-Load or Top-Load Washing Machine?

Front-loaders have the edge on cleaning performance and efficiency, but there are times when a top-loader could be best for you. Here are the facts you need to make a decision.
How to Take Care of Your Washer and Dryer

Avoid common problems with these tips on detergent use, load size, machine maintenance, and more.
The Best Washer and Dryer
After more than 100 hours of research, we think the LG WM3770HWA and DLEX3370W are the best matching washer and dryer pair for most people.
October 24, 2016

* Hey readers, I have some news for you: The New York Times has acquired The Wirecutter. We’ll continue to work hard to help you find great things to buy quickly and easily. But the real reason we’re joining up is so that we can do what we do better than we ever have before, with support from the world’s greatest home to journalism. Thank you for your love and support over the past five years. I can’t wait to show you what's next. —Brian Lam, founder, CEO
The Best Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools and Tableware
After spending several hundred hours researching and testing supplies for a Thanksgiving feast, we found the best tools and tableware to make this holiday season a success for you and your guests.
October 21, 2016

Inner Vision for the Weekend of October 21, 2016

* In this weekend’s edition of Inner Vision learn how to turn roots, barks, and leaves into botanical bitters for a well-balanced cocktail, discover an old timey trick for separating stuck drinking glasses, and watch how to make one of our favorite one-pot meals.

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