It’s an essential part of every kid’s school kit. Which unisex backpacks score style points, and which will hold every last book?

Your jewelry, your will, your childhood memorabilia—they all deserve a secure location. Which personal safes protect your valuables, and which are for show?

The ideal beach tote merges summery chic with waterproof, sandproof, roomy utility. Which of this year’s crop comes closest?

A scented candle is the fail-safe hostess gift with universal appeal—or is it? We select the fragrances most likely to win you a return invitation.

Cold weather and suffocating heaters equal constantly chapped lips. Which balm is best?

Space-age technology or basic leather: Which baseball glove is the best fit for your own spring training?

Toilets tested, from a throne (literally) fit for a king to humble porcelain models.

Which fragrant cleansers are all they’re soaped up to be? A shampoo review.

Summer rental? Check. Bikini? Check. But have you thought about what you’ll be reclining on this season? Beach chairs tested, from macho leather to modern minimalist.

Spring is just around the corner—really. A survey of the season’s wedges.