Our winning cookie dough has been a favorite for decades. Jacob Fox It doesn’t get more delicious than a warmchocolate chip cookiefresh out of the oven. But there are times we want a treat without the effort of pulling out a mixer. Credit:Jacob Fox Enter pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough. There are so many options on grocery store shelves, it’s hard to know which one to choose. Find out which cookie dough was our favorite and why....

Not all boxed mixes are created equal. Grant Webster We put seven boxed yellowcake mixesto the test in the Better Homes & Garden’s Test Kitchen. Find out which brand was our favorite and why. Credit:Grant Webster We evaluated the mixes on flavor, texture, appearance, and aroma. It had a coarse texture more similar tocorn bread. One commenter mentioned that it had a more “bread-like” texture and less-sweet flavor than other cakes....

The winner had the cheesiest tasting sauce. Jacob Fox We put nine boxes ofmac and cheeseto the test in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen. Find out which boxed mac was our favorite and why. Credit:Jacob Fox We evaluated the boxed mac on flavor, texture, and if we’d buy the box again. Overall, our reviewers wished this packed a little more flavor in each bite. of this boxed option, they also noted an odd aftertaste....

All that’s missing is the butter and syrup! Grant Webster For many of us at BHG, pancakes are a Saturday morning ritual. In search of the perfect buttery, fluffy stack, we put 9 popular pancake mixes to the test. Credit:Grant Webster Find out which mix earned raves among our tasters. We evaluated the finished pancakes on flavor, texture, appearance, and aroma. Our tasters felt that while the flavor was good, the texture was too flat....

We were intrigued by this stain-removal hack, so we tried it for ourselves. The results left us less than wowed. But while some of these hacks are sound, others are questionable at best. Credit:Prostock-Studio / Getty Images But does it work? We decided to find out by putting shaving cream to the test on six tricky stains. Six of them, to be precise! Credit:Jolie Kerr First, we applied enough foam shaving cream to cover the stain....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. This meal kit from HelloFresh brings the sitcom to life (and to your Friendsgiving table). HelloFresh For fans ofFriends,Thanksgiving will forever be intertwined with the iconic sitcom. Credit:HelloFresh This year, you could bring the comfort show to life. HelloFresh and Warner Bros. Discovery have teamed up for alimited-editionFriendsmeal kitfeaturing Rachels infamous triflebut in a much more appetizing way. Credit:HelloFresh Could there BE a better way to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary?...

Grab your wand; this wizard-inspired decor is truly spellbinding. Helen Norman The Russo family returns to the lairthis time to teach a young magical prodigy the ropes. The couch is a staple in every sitcom," said Henrie. Credit:Helen Norman “And in the originalWizards of Waverly Place, there was a very iconic orange couch. So we wanted to do a similar color, something that paid homage to the original. Like the Russos, opt for a vibrant couch to take center stage in your living room....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. These robot vacuum cleaners eradicated dirt, pet hair, and other debris during our lab and at-home tests. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens While we love the models recommended here, robot vacuums might not be ideal for every home. For more on how we tested robot vacuums, seeour testing processbelow. For the price, we wish it included a few extras, such as backup mop pads....

Get the upper hand on weeds in your landscape with these tips. Weeds are the bane of a gardener’s existence. There are several weed killer methods to deal with unwanted plants. Credit: Marty Baldwin Here are five must-knowweed killer tipsbefore your grab the spray bottle. Begin with Prevention The weed war begins before the invaders take root. Create a garden that favors the plants you want to thrive and discourages weeds....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. I love this tool so much that I took it around to show the neighbors, said one shopper. Thishighly ratedandBetter Homes & Gardens-testedweeder can solve that issue for you. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Plus, the entire tool weighs less than 3 pounds, making it easy to carry around the yard. Shoppers love the tool so much that they actually enjoy pulling weeds with it....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. We’re on a mission to inspire and empower you to create your dream home. New episodes every Wednesday! Credit: Better Homes & Gardens She’s the creative mind behind@kwendyhome. There she showcases DIY decorating projects, home renovation ideas, and a love of house plants. An avid entertainer, Wendy also shares recipes and ideas for hosting at home. In addition to running her site, Wendy has worked as a flight attendant....

From the Starbucks menu to desserts to style motifs, cherry is all of a sudden everywhere. We spoke with trendspotters to help you embrace the craze. (Were still pretty proud of helping kick off theHugo Spritz-a-thon that was summer 2023!) Credit:Ana Cadena We definitely predict seeing more red and cherry print patterns," and cherry-scented fragrances. The Starbucks Cherry drinks are in good company withBlue Bottle’s Cherry Blossom Latte and Cherry Blossom Matcha Latte....

PeopleImages / Getty Images Get ready: This summer is about to be the most bold and bright yet. With a new season comes new trends, and Pinterest knows exactly what were all looking forand pinning. It seems that the newBridgertonseason and creativetrending tea recipesand inspiring congregations centered aroundhigh tea and floral decor. Credit:PeopleImages / Getty Images And it’s not just tea partieseveryone’s looking to throw special dinner parties this summer, too....