Wirecutter - Saturday's best deals

TP-Link RE300 Wi-Fi Extender

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $40
Use promo code 5TPLINK

In a perfect world, your Wi-Fi network would just work and you’d never have to think about it. But if you only have a standalone Wi-Fi router and you regularly lose signal in one corner of your home, a good Wi-Fi extender is a quick and simple fix. Compact and effective, our runner-up Wi-Fi extender also offers OneMesh support for even better performance if you have a compatible TP-Link router.

Eufy Smart Scale P1

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $36
With clipped on-page coupon

If you're interested in tracking your weight, a smart scale connected to your phone will automatically record weight measurements and other biometric data so that you can easily see trends over time. Our runner-up pick is a Bluetooth scale that gives consistent readings and has an app that's easy to use. 

First Alert SCO501CN-3ST Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $44

While we tend to think of smoke alarms as annoyances for when you burn your toast, they're a real lifesaver in dangerous situations. If you don't have a carbon monoxide alarm installed on each floor or are worried about how reliable your smoke alarm is, we recommend the First Alert SCO501CN-3ST. It has all the same features and peformance of our top smoke alarm, but with the added benefit of having a carbon monoxide detector.

Simplisafe Home Security System (7-Piece Kit)

Deal price: $130 | Street price: $220

SimpliSafe is the most reliable, comprehensive, and easy-to-use DIY home security system we’ve tested, and includes the option to use professional monitoring without locking you into a contract. This 7-piece kit comes with a base station, keypad, four entry sensors, and a motion sensor. It has a self-monitoring option and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, but unfortunately SimpliSafe does not offer any outdoor cameras.

Google Nest Hub Smart Display 2nd Gen (2-Pack)

Deal price: $150 | Street price: $200 Use promo code MDT27

If you're part of the Google Assistant smart home ecosystem, We recommend the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) if you want a smart display but don’t need or want a built-in camera. It has a small footprint and screen (think 5-by-7 picture frame), so it is a good pick for a nightstand or a bathroom counter. The Nest Hub comes with the same smart-home, recipe, Ambient EQ, gesture-control, and Google apps functionality as the Nest Hub Max, plus includes a new feature: sleep tracking.

Why We Love the Container Store Stackable Laundry Basket

A laundry basket you’ll love too much to kick down the basement steps—but it would likely survive if you did.

The Best Fishing Rod and Reel

You could easily spend thousands on a fishing rod and reel, but most casual fishers would be happier with something more versatile and less expensive.

The Best Bath Towel

We’ve researched hundreds of towels and tested dozens, and the Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towel is the softest, warmest, and most durable towel we’ve found.