Gifts

After hundreds of hours of research and testing, we think these are the kitchen tools and tableware items most people need to host a great Thanksgiving dinner.

From superior carving tools and candy buckets to vampire fangs, we have some suggestions to help make this Halloween both safer and spookier.

Here are picks from staff and recommendations from expert Danny Seo on the best gifts to give a host or hostess when you arrive at their home.

After doing 40 hours of research, we think National Tree Company’s Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir is the best artificial Christmas tree for most people.

After 60 hours of researching and testing lights, we picked the GE Energy Smart Colorite LED Miniature Lights set (available in 50- or 100-bulb strands).

We spent over 85 hours researching and testing—and selected our favorite tools and gadgets from past guides—to bring you the best gear for picnics and cookouts.

If you’d rather go off-registry and give something unexpected, try these gift ideas—from chocolates to keepsakes—that won’t wind up in the donation pile.

Don’t succumb to the tired tradition of giving another boring tie. Here are 11 Father’s Day gifts the dad in your life will truly appreciate.

Whether you know someone who is graduating from college or high school, we’ve got a gift they’ll appreciate.

Go beyond brunch and flowers with these Mother’s Day gift ideas that will give moms quality time—to spend by themselves or with loved ones.

We spent 30 hours researching the best way to construct a wedding registry to fill your space with the gifts that matter.

Having overnight guests for the holidays? Help them feel welcome with these affordable bed, bath, and kitchen essentials.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours on research and testing to find things that should make your significant other swoon.

We’ve assembled picks from over 100 hours of research performed by some two dozen testers to help you plan your next romantic occasion.

These budget-friendly, tried-and-tested picks from our favorite guides are sure to please anyone on your list.

We know that gift-giving can be rushed as the holidays near. Here are some last-minute gifts to get you out of a pickle.

From brewing buckets to bras, this is the stuff we bought this year that made our lives a little brighter, and a little easier.

After considering more than 35 Christmas tree stands and testing five models, we’ve found the Krinner Tree Genie XXL to be the best overall and easiest to use.