Dorie Chevlen is a staff writer from Youngstown, Ohio, now living in Los Angeles. She has worked as a copy editor, fact checker, and sandwich maker, but this is probably her favorite gig. Beyond her Wirecutter work, Dorie writes screenplays and contributes frequently to other sections of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Review of Books, and Slate, among others. She has been called—both flatteringly and not—“a lot.”

Latest articles

  • An assortment of hangers we tested hanging on a freestanding closet rod.

    The Best Hangers

    by Dorie Chevlen and Gregory Han

    After testing dozens of hangers, we think the Proman Kascade Hanger is the most versatile and quality hanger for most closets.

  • Young couple packing and checking stuff by using checklist before moving to new residence.

    The Ultimate Moving Checklist

    by Dorie Chevlen and Kit Dillon

    Our expert-backed moving checklist has all the tips and advice you need to make moving less stressful.

  • The Zinus Moiz bed frame with a blanket wrapped mattress on top.

    The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $600

    by Gregory Han and Dorie Chevlen

    These stylish and sturdy, yet inexpensive, platform bed frames offer great support for most foam and spring mattresses.

  • Food and drink arranged on a striped blanket laid on the grass.

    The Best Picnic Blanket

    by Kit Dillon and Dorie Chevlen

    After lounging on 19 top-rated picnic blankets, we found that the Nemo Victory Picnic Blanket offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.