Our top pick, the Wayfair Doug Rolled Arm Reclining Loveseat, has plush, down fill cushions, extendable footrests, and a built-in USB port and is available in over 50 upholstery options. Here are the best reclining loveseats for every home and budget. The best reclining loveseats deliver on both design and comfort—and in this category, we’re partial to Wayfair’s Custom Doug Reclining Loveseat. It has an impressive 500-pound weight capacity, and you can choose from 136 upholstery options, including various materials, colors, patterns, and leg finishes....

Our top pick, the RYOBI 40V Expand-It Cordless Battery Edger, has a lightweight, cordless design with a wheeled head for precise cuts, and the unit accepts RYOBI expand-it attachments, making it a versatile addition to your shed. Here, the best edge trimmers for your yard. This battery-powered edger weighs less than 10 pounds, making it significantly lighter than many similar sized units, and its cutting depth extends to 6.5 inches....

With this advice in mind, we researched and tested top-rated sheets for every budget and style. Our favorite is Nestwell’s Egyptian Cotton Sateen Sheets, a sumptuously smooth set boasting a 625 thread count. These are the best high-thread-count sheets currently on the market. Right out of the packaging, our tester said the high thread count was apparent. The fabric is thick and sturdy but not so much that it traps air....

Some odor removers work by using oxygen boosts to deodorize your clothing and others contain essential oils to get things smelling fresh again. We researched the best odor removers on the market, evaluating each on effectiveness, ease of use, and convenience. Our top choice, OxiClean Odor Blasters Versatile Stain and Odor Remover, is one of the most powerful and effective odor removers available, and it’s incredibly easy to use. Below are the best laundry odor removers to keep your clothes and linens smelling fresh....

Considering these qualities, our favorite is the Pottery Barn PB Wingback Glider & Recliner because of its striking design, customization options, and durability. Here are the best recliners. In terms of customizing the comfort level, reachable controls for the manual reclining feature prevent overexertion while trying to relax. You can also easily swivel and glide in this recliner. If you prefer even more ease of use, you could opt for the power recliner version....

Just like their side-by-side counterparts, stacked washers and dryers and laundry centers should receive checks and be cleaned thoroughly to maintain their long-term performance. “Make sure to conduct regular maintenance of your machine, including tasks like cleaning your washing machine drum or cleaning the lint drawer of your dryer,” advises Jennifer Ahoni, P&G’s fabric care principal scientist and laundry expert. We’re not strangers to the regular maintenance required for most large appliances or to the washers and dryers that should be on your radar if you’re in the market for a stackable set....

We researched dozens of tankless water heaters, evaluating efficiency, temperature control, ease of installation, and value. Our favorite natural gas model, the Rinnai RL Series HE+ Tankless Hot Water Heater, is compact and offers excellent water pressure. Our top electric model is the Rheem Performance Tankless Electric Water Heater, which is easy to use and provides a reliable source of on-demand hot water. Here are the best tankless water heaters....

We evaluated miter saws based on accuracy, reliability, durable construction, versatility, and overall performance. Our top choice is the Bosch GCM12SD 12-inch Axial Glide Miter Saw, which excels in all areas. Here are our favorite miter saws. Pre-aligned square-lock fences keep the saw precise, while the clear lower blade guard lets you see exactly where you’re cutting the whole time you’re working. The markings for bevel and miter settings are very easy to read, and there are presets for the most common angles....

General contractor Karl Ulatowski says to consider the size and the CFM rating when picking a range hood that’s right for your space: “Range hoods are typically 30, 36, or 42 inches in width. Depending on how many CFMs it produces, it may require a 6, 8, or 10-inch round duct.” This is important because it affects placement, and Ulatowski suggests installing your cooktop or range on an exterior wall (if possible) so that the exhaust can release outside the home as quickly as possible....

Right now, Brooklinen is offering 15 percent of its amazing selection of goods. To help inspire your shopping list, we’ve asked our editors to share their favorite Brooklinen products. From linen bedding to buttery waffle towels, there’s a Brooklinen product that’s right for you. Scroll below to see the Brooklinen products The Spruce editors love most. “Linen sheets are my go-to in the summer, they have weight but are super breathable....

One characteristic of bacopa is that it won’t wilt when it’s thirsty. However, it the soil does dry out, bacopa will drop its flowers and buds, so keep this plant moist and never let it dry out between waterings. If bacopa becomes too dry and stops blooming, don’t despair; with proper care and enough water, blooms should reappear within a few weeks. USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11; usually grown as an annualColor Varieties: White, pink, blue, lavenderSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Moist, fertile; slightly acidic...

Best Time to Plant by Tree Type While a healthy evergreen never loses all of its foliage, it’s part of the normal yearly cycle for deciduous trees to drop all of their leaves. This happens in fall. But not all deciduous trees lose their leaves at the same time in fall. Oak trees (Quercus spp.) keep their leaves later into autumn than do maple trees (Acer spp.), for example. When leaves of deciduous trees fall in autumn, it’s an indication that they’re entering a state of dormancy....

If you’ve had your water tested for hard water, there are plenty of water softeners available on the market to purchase. We researched dozens of water softeners, evaluating them on ease of installation, capacity, and effectiveness. Our best overall pick, the GE GXSH40V Water Softener, has a high grain capacity, digital controller, and the ability to optimize its regeneration schedule during periods of peak water usage. Here are the best water softeners for every type of household....

Staining A stain is the most common concept of a discolored spot on the carpet. A stain occurs when a substance has come into contact with the carpet and embedded itself in the fibers. Most people understand that a cup of hot coffee spilled on a carpet could leave behind a stain. Stains Stains work themselves into the fibers by soaking into empty dye sites. Vacant dye sites are spots in the fiber that did not receive the colorant when the fiber was dyed....

Intention candles may include a positive phrase, help set a relaxing space for brainstorming resolutions, or inspire action in reaching a goal in the new year. We love any budget-friendly home goods that contribute to a positive feeling or create a comforting space, especially when approaching the unknown of a new year. All resolutions are welcome! Trust us, there’s a perfect intention candle for you. I Am Beautiful Affirmation Soy Candle, $45; House of Intuition Lighting a candle can quickly become part of a ritual....

Hiring an asbestos abatement company is the safest, easiest method of removing asbestos from your house. Abatement companies are equipped with both the experience of working with asbestos and with specialized tools and materials. Yet many homeowners, in an effort to cut costs, wonder if do-it-yourself asbestos removal is possible—and if it is legal. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), currently, there are no federal regulations that ban a homeowner from removing asbestos from their own residence....

When Brittany Dyer was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer alongside a tumor that had wrapped itself around her spinal cord, she was paralyzed from the waist down and lost her ability to work. But despite the loss of her mobility, she never lost her ability to fight. Using woodworking as therapy, Dyer—alongside her wife, Heather—ultimately created a successful business called Beautiful Fight Woodworking. We spoke to Dyer and her wife-slash-business-partner about their journey into woodworking—one that all began as a therapeutic hobby....

Not only is a messy entryway a jarring welcome for guests, but for you, too. You deserve a dose of relaxation as soon as you walk into your home, and with my favorite simple and stylish entryway product, you can achieve an optimal zone in no time. Shoes can be the main culprit when it comes to a chaotic entry, and that’s where Open Spaces’s Entryway Rack gets to work....

There are no “rules” for designing a container garden, except to give the plants what they need to thrive. However, there are certain design principles that can be scaled to container size and make creating effective container gardens an art. Think of them as Rules of Thumb, not “rules” per se. Create Contrast and Balance The first things to consider are balance and contrast. Plants should be sized to the pot and pots should be sized to the site....

Still, line-drying isn’t always a recipe for crunchy clothes. The key is eliminating the hard water residue on your fabric. To do so: Add one cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycleUse one-half cup of powdered borax in each loadLessen the amount of detergent from the get-goToss the dry, crisp towels into the dryer for a quick fluff to soften them before folding.