Kitchen & Dining

We tested hard, soft, wheeled, and backpack coolers to find the best for tailgates, camping, and beach days, with picks for every budget.

We tested eight soft-sided backpack coolers for cold retention, leak control, and comfort. Here’s what to buy for beach days, hikes, and commutes.

The bins that actually clear a 12-inch pantry shelf, plus the deep, tall, wire and divided options worth buying for everything else.

We tested magnetic spice racks for small kitchens, comparing magnet hold, shelf depth, jar fit, and extras to help you choose.

The best sink caddies keep sponges, soap, and brushes off the counter and drain into the sink. We tested the options and found the ones worth buying.

We tested avocado keepers to find which ones keep a cut half fresh: a four-piece set for everyday produce, plus dishwasher-safe and glass picks.

Silicone molds, quart deli tubs and rigid containers, judged on how they freeze, seal and reheat soup — plus the sizes that suit a real freezer.

Which fermentation crocks truly seal reliably without cracking or mold issues – for any batch size and budget.

We tested beeswax wraps to find the sets that cling, cover a real loaf, and survive washing — and which size mix is worth your money.

We tested wide-mouth jars and starter kits to find containers that feed cleanly, show the rise, and leave room for a starter to double.

We tested expandable bamboo trays, plastic silverware holders, and modular bins to find organizers that fit real kitchen drawers.

We tested insulated casserole carriers that hold a 9×13 dish, from a two-deck lugger to leak-proof singles, so your potluck dish arrives hot.