Small Appliances
Countertop appliances reviewed on how much counter space they earn and how often they actually get used.
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Best Electric Fireplace Heater
Five plug-in electric fireplaces from Dimplex, Duraflame, Touchstone, Real Flame and Costway, with watts, BTU, a cost-to-run table at the…
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Electric Turkey Fryer or Roaster Oven for Thanksgiving
Masterbuilt marks its electric turkey fryer for commercial use only, so here are the in-stock roaster ovens that hold a…
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A Chest Freezer Is a 20-Year Purchase. Shop Like It.
Some links on our site may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. On a…
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Countertop Nugget Ice Makers: The Three-Year Cost of Keeping One
Seven countertop nugget ice makers, priced and then carried out three years. The slowest machine here costs more to own…
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Best Vacuum Sealers for Food Storage and Meal Prep
Six vacuum sealers for 2026, matched to the job — meal prepping, sous vide, bulk meat, and liquids — with…
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Best Air Purifiers for Pet Owners
Which air purifiers keep up with a shedding dog or a houseful of cats? We break down CADR smoke ratings…
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Fabric Shavers Worth Buying: 7 Real Picks Compared
A cheap rechargeable fabric shaver can need 16 hours on the charger for just 25 minutes of real shaving time.…
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Best Countertop Ice Maker for Nugget, Clear Cube, or Crushed Ice
A nugget machine, a clear-ice machine, and a snow-cone crusher aren’t different settings on one appliance — they’re three different…
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Best Humidifiers for Dry Winter Air, Compared
Six real, currently sold humidifiers compared on tank capacity, runtime, and room coverage — plus an original cost-per-hour-of-runtime breakdown to…
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Best Electric Kettles for Fast, Quiet Boils
We compared boil times, noise levels, and spout styles on six current electric kettles — from a $25 budget pick…
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Blenders for Daily Smoothies: How Much Motor Power Do You Actually Need in 2026?
Five real, currently-sold blenders from $40 to $379, compared on price, power, and warranty — plus the cost-per-warranty-year and cost-per-ounce…
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The Best Space Heaters for Small Rooms in 2026: 6 Picks That Actually Fit the Space
Six real, currently sold space heaters for small rooms in 2026 — compared on verified wattage, safety features, and coverage,…
