We researched the best presents on the market, while considering the recipient’s age, personality, and if the gift offer entertainment or educational value. Our favorite pick is a Kiwico Subscription Box, which can be tailored to your grandchild’s age with monthly boxes of educational and engaging activities. Here are the best gifts for grandchildren. Price at time of publish: $14 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $350 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $14 Price at time of publish: $100 Subscription boxes are a great option when grandchildren live in a different city or state....

Our top pick, the Intex Ultra Frame Pool Set, is available in multiple sizes, is easy to set up, and comes with an effective filter. Here are the best above-ground pools to get your yard ready for celebrating all summer. Installing the Intex Ultra Frame Pool Set doesn’t take professional skill or equipment but requires site preparation: a level space that’s clear of vegetation, protruding sticks, and rocks, with compacted soil that can support 8,403 gallons of water when the pool is filled....

Our top pick is the Endless Summer Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace with Chimney, which is easy to set up and maintain, provides heat from every side, and has a large chimney that redirects smoke and ash. Here are the best outdoor fireplaces. “This 360-degree pick comes with a slide-out cooking grill that’s big enough to fit a few burgers and hot dogs.” Best Oversized: Canora Grey Quillen Steel Outdoor Fireplace at Wayfair “This extra-large, faux stone and wood fireplace will easily become your patio’s main focal point....

Below, here are our picks for the best pencil sharpeners. No matter what you need a pencil sharpener for, you won’t be disappointed in the PowerMe Electric Pencil Sharpener, a quick and powerful product that delivers better results and includes all the safety features you could ask for. This top-rated pencil sharpener runs on AA batteries and can sharpen a dull pencil in just three seconds flat. It has a specially engineered spiral drill that won’t jam up and can sharpen thousands of pencils without getting dull....

We searched high and low to find standout options for every age, home, and budget. Our best overall pick is the Blast Zone Big Ol Bouncer Inflatable Moonwalk. The massive bounce house accommodates six people, while still being lightweight and easy to inflate with a full safety enclosure. Below, the best bounce houses for hours of fun. This six-person inflatable bounce house doesn’t skimp on size. While you might think this means it’s a nuisance to move around and blow up, you’ll be pleased to know it weighs only 66 pounds and can be inflated in as little as two minutes, thanks to the included tube and blower....

With that in mind, we researched dozens of dimmer switches, considering functionality, design, brightness range, ease of installation, and smart home features. Our best overall pick is the Lutron Maestro LED+ Dimmer Switch, thanks to its versatile design and convenient tap controls, including a handy fade-to-off feature. Here are the best dimmer switches. The Lutron Maestro LED+ Dimmer caters to different needs and preferences, is compatible with single-pole or multi-location dimming applications, and offers 250 different brightness levels....

Our number one pick is the Moen Engage Magnetix 6-Spray Showerhead, a thoughtfully designed showerhead with customizable settings and a lifetime warranty. Scroll down for the best handheld showerheads currently available. While she wished it was available in more than one finish, the Twin Turbo was an overall hit with our tester. Thanks to its 1.8-GPM flow rate, this WaterSense-certified showerhead meets the EPA’s standards for water conservation. If we could change anything about this showerhead, we’d make the face slightly bigger....

One of the most exciting aspects of an accent wall is the chance to use a bold, bright color that you may be too shy to coat an entire room with. An accent or feature wall allows you to play with colors in your room without overpowering or overwhelming the space. Plus, if you’re struggling to add a little more visual interest to a large, boxy room, an accent wall can create a beautiful focal point....

We spent hours researching the most popular satin, gloss, matte, single-coat, and quick-dry paints to find the best ones available today. Our top pick, BEHR Marquee Interior Paint, is suitable for use on uncoated or painted doors and has a velvety, stain-blocking finish. Here are the best paints for interior doors. What do buyers say? 56,300+ Walmart reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. Our top pick is the Behr Marquee Interior Enamel, a luxurious and versatile lacquer that can be tinted to virtually endless shades, including anything from Behr’s extensive color selection and custom-matched hues....

Two types of manufacturing processes are used: compression molding which creates solid planks and extrusion processes which form planks by pressing raw materials through shaping molds. Some synthetic or composite lumber is hollow, requiring end-caps to cover the ends of boards, while others are dense, solid boards that are cut and fitted like lumber boards used for decking. Although composite lumber is usually denser and heavier than natural wood lumber, it does not have the structural strength of wood....

Wherever you intend to hang a mirror, be sure the view is something worthy of reflection. A mirror opposite a window will reflect a lovely outdoor setting and give the illusion of a second window. An interesting architectural feature can be reflected and give balance to a room. A mirror can be strictly functional or the focal point in a room. Whichever it is, it will provide light, beauty, illusion, and convenience to your home....

A plumbing drain trap is designed to retain a small amount of water each time the sink drains, and this water standing in the bottom of the curved portion of the trap seals the drain and keeps sewer gasses from escaping the drain and entering your home. There are traps in every drain because any connection that leads to the drain system is also a possible outlet for sewer gas....

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you spend your limited cleaning time effectively. Zero in on the rooms your guests are sure to use—entryways, living areas, bathrooms, and for overnight guests, bedrooms. Don’t begin cleaning areas like the laundry room, they will never see.Engage the entire family. Even young children can help. Assign tasks that can be done simultaneously. One person can vacuum while another declutters....

Sexton says that she and her family have nicknamed their house “Pinky” in honor of the happy hue that greets them in the entryway (and outside on the front door!). For Allen, one of the biggest challenges during the design process was expanding the circa 1910 Victorian home while also maintaining many of its historic touches. However, a bit of alteration was necessary to enhance the space to accommodate the family....

Immigrating from the skyscraper-laden region of Kowloon, Hong Kong — once considered the most densely populated place on earth — it makes sense that, in comparison, L.A. seemed quaint to then seven-year-old Lei. They eventually became accustomed to the wide sidewalks and spaced-out buildings over the years. But, Lei’s love for Hong Kong’s frenetic buzz never wavered. “I’m so an urbanite at heart,” they admit. Eventually, Lei got to fulfill his urbanite dreams further and explore various cities — as his fashion career took him from Helsinki to Mexico City to Milan....

No longer are you forced to slave over the pumpkin’s tough exterior, moving a tiny tool inch by inch across the thick, impermeable surface. And no longer are you subjected to flimsy toy cutters with bendable metal edges that barely break the skin. Instead, set up your power drill and have the precision and execution of an expert home renovator—enter the world of pumpkin drilling. What Is Pumpkin Drilling? Two words: pumpkin and drill....

Chilly temperatures mean I’ll be spending more time curled up inside over the next several months. So, in looking around my sleep space, I wanted to introduce a little more color into the room (without breaking the bank, of course). I was happy with my wall color and wasn’t planning on making any major furniture changes. What else was there to do? I decided that swapping out my existing Loloi rug for a more colorful style would be the perfect quick fix—and that it was....

I was able to make it nice — tucking it in front of a window, dressing it up with plants and colorful trinkets. Still, working, sleeping, and lounging all in the same room made my days feel like a blur. Each morning, I’d blink open my eyes to a beautiful view of my… monitor. In other words? It wasn’t ideal. I was itching for some work-life boundaries. So, I decided it was time to get a divider and make my bedroom feel like my own again....

Tracks are easy to install, even when remodeling or redecorating a room since power is usually already available in the wiring of an existing ceiling fixture. Track lights are perfect when you want to accent objects with light or work under a directional task light. Here are some basic tips on what to look for when considering installing track lighting. Why You Want Track Lighting Track lighting is a contemporary fixture that’s as perfect for new construction as it is for renewed spaces in existing homes....