More from Michelle Larson (Page 2)

15 Lawn Tools That Mowed, Mulched, and Edged Their Way to the Top of Our Tests

Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Lawn Tools That Mowed, Mulched, and Edged Their Way to the Top of Our Tests

By Michelle Larson

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Plant Misters to Help Indoor Plants Thrive

By Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

Best Heated Gloves

Clothing & Gear

The Best Heated Gloves We Tested for Staying Warm in Cold Weather

By Michelle Larson, Amber Guetebier, Glenda Taylor

Garden Lighting Ideas Tonulax Solar Starburst Swaying Garden Lights

17 Garden Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Yard This Spring

By Michelle Larson

Ocoopa Hand Warmer in use

Clothing & Gear

The Best Heated Gear for Cold-Weather Comfort

By Michelle Larson

Women Cleaning the House

Your Spring Cleaning List Is Missing These 12 Spots—What to Use on Each One

By Michelle Larson

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting for Kitchens and Beyond

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.

Building & Installing

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Joe Provey, Updated by Michelle Larson

group of best hygrometer options

Tech & Electronics

The Best Hygrometers to Measure Your Home’s Humidity

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

3 of the Best humidifiers for large rooms on a carpet

Everyday Essentials

The Best Humidifiers for Large Rooms to Improve Indoor Air Quality

By Amber Guetebier, Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

Ego Two-Stage Snow Blower

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Ego Snow Blowers for Any Driveway, Tested

By Michelle Larson

All the pieces of the Holikme 30-Foot 11-Piece Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit laid out before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Dryer Vent Cleaning Kits of 2026, Tested By Experts

By Paul Rankin, Becky Helzer, Michelle Larson, Kathleen Corlett, Kara Illig, Additional research provided by Stacey L. Nash

Radon test kit group

Tools & Materials

The Best Radon Test Kits of 2026, According to Testing

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

The Best Salt Spreader Options

The Best Salt Spreaders of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Larson

Two of the best smart light bulbs on artificial turf

The Best Smart Light Bulbs of 2026

By Timothy Dale, Michelle Larson

The Best Closet Systems installed in a large walk-in closet and filled with clothes

Storage & Organizing

The Best Closet Systems of 2026

By Manasa Reddigari, Michelle Larson

Best evaporative humidifier

Everyday Essentials

The Best Evaporative Humidifiers for Combating Dry Air

By Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

Duraflame space heater

The Best Space Heaters for Basements

By Bob Beacham, Michelle Larson, Stacey L. Nash, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

Best Ornament Storage

Holiday Decorations

The Best Ornament Storage for Perfectly Preserved Heirlooms—and Fewer Broken Bulbs

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Carol Benton

The Black+Decker 12-Cup Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker on a white counter

The Best Drip Coffee Makers of 2025

By Michelle Larson

Vetted: The Best Ice Makers for Everyday Use at Home

By Sara Coleman, Michelle Larson

Best of the Test Power and Tech includes Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo

Tech & Electronics

The Best (and Most Useful) Power and Tech Products We Tried in 2025

By Michelle Larson

Best of the Test Tools and Workshop Gear Include the Rob Cosman Back Saw

The Best Tools and Workshop Essentials We Tried in 2025

By Michelle Larson

Best of the Test Outdoor Equipment includes the Hults Bruk Spika Axe

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The 15 Best Outdoor Tools We Tested in 2025

By Michelle Larson

Best of the Test Household Essentials

Everyday Essentials

The Best Home Essentials of 2025, From Smart Humidifiers to Emergency Prep

By Michelle Larson

Best of the Test Renovation and Repair Products include DeWalt Drywall Gun

Tools & Materials

The 2025 Must-Haves for Repairs and Renovations of Any Size

By Michelle Larson

Best boot dryers group

Clothing & Gear

The Best Boot Dryers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

Five white and gray air purifiers on a wood floor in front of a gray wall

Everyday Essentials

The Best Air Purifiers for Mold

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

Best pickaxes group

The Best Pickaxes to Break Hard Ground

By Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

Carpet deodorizers group

Cleaning Supplies

Best Carpet Deodorizers

By Michelle Larson

Best air purifier group

The Best Air Purifiers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor

Best Room Humidifiers

Tech & Electronics

The Best Room Humidifiers for Dry Air, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

Gravity water filters group

Everyday Essentials

The Best Gravity Water Filters, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Jenn Ryan

The Best Mop Options

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

By Katie Barton, Kat Hodgins, Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Larson

Swiffer PowerMop sprayer

Cleaning Supplies

I Have 2 Dogs and This $30 Mop Changed How I Clean My Floors

By Michelle Larson

The Best Entryway Rugs

Furniture & Decor

Editor’s Picks: 10 of the Best Entryway Rugs for Durability and Design

By Jasmine Harding, Michelle Larson

Sans Whole Home Air Purifier running next to pet beds, filled with pet fur dander

After Testing 20 Air Purifiers, We Found 1 That Does Something the Rest Can’t

By Michelle Larson

Mops for laminate floors

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mops for Laminate Floors, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding

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The Best Electric Heaters Tested for Bedrooms, Living Areas, Bathrooms, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

A group of the best carpet cleaners before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Amber Guetebier, Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Jackery 3000 Pro Solar Generator connected to its solar panels to charge in a sunny yard

Backup Generators

Can This Jackery Solar Generator Support Working From Home and Weekends Camping?

By Michelle Larson

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 flashlight with pen

Clothing & Gear

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Review: The Flashlight I Carry Every Day

By Michelle Larson

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.

The Best Solar Generators Based on Our Extensive Testing

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

Woman's hand presses the touch screen button to start an air purifier.

Heating & Cooling

What Is a CADR Rating on an Air Purifier?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Michelle Larson

8 Hummingbird Feeders That Attract Birds

Our Tested Picks: The Best Hummingbird Feeders That Attract Birds and Hold Up to Harsh Weather

By Mark Wolfe, Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Larson

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The Easy Upgrade That Will Protect Your Carpet From Chair Damage

By Michelle Larson, Savannah Sher, Tom Scalisi

Best flashlights

After Weeks of Testing, We Found 8 Flashlights That Won’t Flicker Out When You Need Them Most

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson

Aootek Solar Security Lights

Lawn, Garden & Pool

These Small Lights Made My Driveway Safer and Brighter–Without Wiring or Batteries

By Michelle Larson

Black Sentry Safe home safe on countertop in front of light gray tile backsplash

Safety & Security

We Spent 18 Hours Testing Home Safes to Find the Best Picks to Protect Your Valuables

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Michelle Ullman

Best oscillating fans group

We Put 10 Oscillating Fans Through 7 Tests Over 2 Months to Find the Best Ones

By Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

white fans for noise group

After 14 Nights of Restful Sleep, These Are the Best Fans for White Noise

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

Outdoor misting fans group

We Tested Outdoor Misting Fans During a 2-Week Heat Wave, and These Are the 7 Worth Buying

By Michelle Larson, Bob Beacham, Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor

Smart plugs group photo

Tech & Electronics

We Spent 2 Months Testing Smart Plugs—These Were the Easiest To Set Up and Use

By Tom Scalisi, Michelle Larson

Broom and dustpan sets horizontal

Cleaning Supplies

We Swept Up 3 Weeks’ Worth of Debris to Find the Best Brooms

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees

Outdoor Furniture

Our Favorite Hammock Stand Sets Up in 5 Minutes and Holds Up to 550 Pounds

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best DeWalt Impact Drivers

After Driving Nearly 100 Fasteners, We Found the Best DeWalt Impact Drivers

By Tony Carrick, Michelle Larson

Best freestanding hammocks group 3

Outdoor Furniture

Here Are the Best Freestanding Hammock Stands for All-Day Relaxation

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis, Michelle Larson

Dewalt 10-inch table saw before assembly

Our Favorite DeWalt Table Saw is DIY-Friendly With Ample Power

By Bob Beacham, Michelle Larson

Best cheap generators group 2

Our Favorite Cheap Home Generator Is Dual-Fuel and Less Than $500

By Bob Beacham, Michelle Larson

The Best Outdoor Cushions Option

Furniture & Decor

Our Favorite Outdoor Cushions Are Made From Recycled Fishing Nets—and for Good Reason

By Emily Blackwood, Michelle Larson

The Best Air Purifiers for Smoke

We Spent Months Burning Incense (and Some Dinners) to Find the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke

By Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Lizzy Briskin

The Best Air Purifier for Pets

Pet Dander, Odors, and Allergens—These 8 Air Purifiers for Pets Get Rid of Them All

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor

The Best Peel and Stick Wallpaper Option

Furniture & Decor

I Transformed My Living Space Without Picking Up a Paint Brush Thanks to This Easy-to-Use Product

By Michelle Larson, Kristen Mosier, Stacey L. Nash

We Tested 14 of the Best Grout Cleaners—See Which 7 We Recommend

Cleaning Supplies

We Tested 14 of the Best Grout Cleaners—See Which 7 We Recommend

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Chaunie Brusie

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