Kitchen & Dining Guides

Indoor Grill Buying Guide

How to choose an indoor grill or griddle: smoke control, plate material, temperature range, and apartment-friendly ventilation.

Ice Maker Buying Guide

How to choose an ice maker: portable vs undercounter, daily lb output, cube shape, drain needs, and clearance for built-ins.

Convection Oven Buying Guide

How to choose a convection oven: countertop vs built-in, fan placement, capacity, and temperature accuracy for even bakes.

Drip Coffee Maker Buying Guide

How to choose a drip coffee maker: brew temperature, carafe size, showerhead coverage, thermal vs glass, and programmable timers.

Stand Mixer Buying Guide

How to choose a stand mixer: motor torque, bowl size, planetary action, attachments, and counter weight for bread vs cookies.

Air Fryer Buying Guide

How to choose an air fryer: basket vs oven style, capacity in quarts, wattage, and cleanup for real weeknight cooking.

Toaster Oven Buying Guide

How to choose a toaster oven: interior capacity, convection, wattage, presets, and counter footprint for daily reheats and bakes.

Countertop Dishwasher Buying Guide

How to choose a countertop dishwasher: place settings, faucet vs manual fill, noise, and counter clearance for small kitchens.

Wine Chiller Buying Guide

How to choose a wine chiller: dual zones, vibration, built-in vs freestanding, capacity, and stable temperature for real collections.

Refrigerator Buying Guide

How to choose a refrigerator: capacity, door style, counter depth, ice and water, and what to expect at each price…