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Kitchen Knife Buying Guide

What you need to know before shopping for a kitchen knife, from the experts at Consumer Reports.

3 Best Paper Towels, Tested and Reviewed

We evaluated nine of the most popular paper towels to find out which one wiped up messes the best.

The Best Vinyl Wraps for Revamping Your Kitchen, Tested and Reviewed

We tested seven vinyl wraps that can change the look of your cabinets and kitchen appliances without breaking the bank.

grid of 4 images with 3M 2080 Series Cabinet Wrap in yellow on lower kitchen cabinets and in blue on upper and lower kitchen cabinets, 4 fridges of different colors with Avery Dennison SW900 Refrigerator Wraps, and fridge and wall oven with 3M™ 2080 Satin Black Refrigerator Wraps

ICYMI: Great Beach Gear, Ice Cream Recall, Worth-It Memorial Day Sales

Last week at CR: What to know about beach gear—from canopies, tents, chairs, to beach towels—an ice cream recall, and Memorial Day sales.

Common Kitchen Appliance Mishaps and How to Fix Them

Some common mistakes can lead to expensive kitchen appliance repairs. Our advice will help keep your kitchen gear running smoothly.

A photo illustration showing a cracked blender due to rapid temperature change

We Compared Microfiber Cloths to Swedish Dishcloths in an Epic Cleaning Showdown

CR tested microfiber cloths and Swedish dishcloths to see which can accomplish the most steak-free clean.

Microfiber dishcloths and Swedish dishcloths on a countertop

4 Best Parchment Papers, Tested by Our Experts

We tested parchment paper to find out which hold up against greasy foods and are strong enough for everyday kitchen tasks.

Cookies on parchment paper in oven, Reynolds, Great Value, King Arthur parchment papers

5 Best Napkins From Our Tests, Tested By Experts

For this review of the best napkins, CR tested everyday and formal paper napkins to find the most absorbent and strongest napkins for your home.

Napkin on a place setting, Paw Decor, Caspari Moire, Bounty napkins

Easy Ways to Make Great Salads

Use these five tips for making easy salads that are healthy, too.

white ceramic salad bowl with kale, quinoa, and dried cranberries sitting on burlap with greens and peppers out of focus in background

Best Deals Under $25

There are some great deals on lower-cost items under $25 like beauty products, kitchen tools, household essentials, and more.

Best Paper-Towel Alternatives

A Consumer Reports writer and obsessive paper-towel user explores greener options for his mess-prone family of five.

The Best Cutting Board Oil, Tested by Our Experts

We intentionally tried to ruin cutting boards by putting them in the dishwasher and oven to find the ones that keep our boards in good condition.

Thirteen Chefs Food Grade Mineral Oil, Boos Block Board Cream and Mystery Oil with Brush set, Clapham's Beeswax, and Howard Cutting Board Oil on wooden cutting board with light brown background

Yes, You Need to Clean and Sanitize Your Kitchen Sink and Drain More Often

According to cleaning experts, your kitchen sink and drain need to be cleaned more often than you'd think.

Hand in pink rubber glove cleaning stainless kitchen sink with sponge.

15 Best Ikea Products, According to CR Staffers

CR staffers choose their favorite IKEA products, such as the Billy Bookcase and Lommarp Cabinet, and explain why they can't live without them.

Ikea tote, stool, desk, cabinet, and bed in store showroom

3 Best Trash Bags, Tested by Our Experts

CR tested 15 trash bag brands to find out which could endure our various strength tests the longest.

A trash bag is tested by hanging it over a bucket, filling it with water, and seeing how much force it takes to break it.

My Favorite Kitchen Tools for One-Handed Use

If you need one-handed kitchen tools to make cooking easier, check out recommendations for a salad spinner, knife, pepper grinder, cutting board, and more.

Clockwise from top left: One-handed cutting board, the writer Chloé Valentine using the Swedish Steak Knife, and the Spoonula.

32 Best Gifts for People Who Love to Eat and Cook

Have a chef or culinary enthusiast on your holiday gift list? We have ideas for the best gifts for home chefs and foodies.

Shown: Clockwise: Crate and Barrel French Kitchen Marble Mortar and Pestle, Illustration of Gingerbread people and a house, Our Place Perfect Pot, Sinnsally Garlic Peeler, and KitchenAid Bowl Lift KSM70 Stand Mixers

Best Cleaning Products From Our Tests and Evaluations

A great cleaner that's effective, versatile, and yet gentle can be tough to find. CR did the hard work for you and found the best household cleaning products.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Concentrate, Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap (Original Scent), Utopia Towels Washcloths, Mr. Clean Clean Freak Multipurpose Cleaner, Moxie Extra Strength Eraser Pads, Bounty Select-A-Size Sheets Paper Towels (set of 8)

4 Best Plastic Wraps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested eight of the best plastic wrap brands, and these are the best from our strength, tension, puncture, and leak tests.

Stretch-Tite, Great Value, Glad plastic wraps with salad bowl covered with plastic wrap

Best Holiday Deals on Home and Kitchen Products

Consumer Reports is tracking all the best holiday deals you can score on home and kitchen products, from coffee makers and countertop icemakers to sheets and towels.

A multi cooker on a green background with a white outlined shopping tag behind it.

You Can Make This Viral Oxtail Grilled Cheese at Home With Your Small Kitchen Appliances

You can make the viral oxtail grilled cheese from Fat Fowl New York with a multi-cooker, toaster oven, and other small kitchen appliances.

Oxtail Grilled Cheese and chips on a plate

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