USA TODAY is launching its first Editor's Picks Best Home & Outdoor Products 2026 award this fall, and we're inviting brands to submit their most innovative products for consideration.
From cooling sheets and down pillows to cordless vacuums and humane bug traps, we want to spotlight the standout home and outdoor essentials helping consumers live better.
What is USA TODAY's Best Home & Outdoor Products 2026 award?
Each year, thousands of home goods compete for homeowners' and renters' attention. The USA TODAY Editor's Pick Best Home & Outdoor Products award aims to make those choices easier by identifying the home and outdoor essentials that truly excel in innovation, performance, quality and value in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
How USA TODAY editors evaluate nominated products
The USA TODAY editorial team will evaluate products using expert insights,
hands-on testing, online reviews and real-world experience. Brands are encouraged to nominate home and outdoor products they believe deserve recognition. A nomination does not guarantee inclusion, but it ensures our editors have the opportunity to consider your product for this inaugural awards program.
Why brands should nominate products
A USA TODAY Editor's Pick designation signals to consumers that a product has earned the confidence of our editors and stands out among the year's best home and outdoor releases.
When is the nomination deadline?
Nominations are open and will be accepted through October 16. Submit your product today for a chance to be recognized in USA TODAY's inaugural Editor's Pick Best Home & Outdoor Products 2026 list. USA TODAY's initial winners' list publishes on November 2, 2026
What products are eligible?
USA TODAY welcomes nominations across a wide range of home and outdoor categories, including furniture and décor, appliances, lawn and garden, lighting, home improvement products and home services.
Why submit?
Earning USA TODAY Editor’s Pick recognition tells consumers your product has been identified by USA TODAY editors as one of the most noteworthy in its category.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA TODAY is searching for the best home and outdoor products of 2026
