That’s why we researched practical gift ideas that are top-rated for their quality, usefulness, and relaxation benefits. Some of our favorite gift ideas include a personalized white coat hanger from HandcraftedAffairs, a decorative yet meaningful Hippocratic Oath art print, and the Ivation Foot Spa to help students relax after a long day. Here are the best gifts for medical students, whether they’re close to graduating or entering a new school year....

Luckily, we researched top gift options, being sure to check out each pick’s recommended age, safety, and educational value. Some of our favorite options include a hobby rock tumbler from National Geographic, a take on a classic drawing game from Mattel, and a sleek mountain bike from Schwinn. To help you get started, here are the best gifts for 11-year-old boys. The science set includes a tumbler, four polishing grits, a sifter, nine types of real rough gemstones, plus a detailed guide for learning all about rocks and geology....

We performed extensive research on new and established brands that offer unique, quality virtual experiences. Our list includes Airbnb’s Experiences for its range of offerings, unique courses from Masterclass, and a TaskRabbit gift card to take some errands off your loved one’s to-do list. Here are the best virtual gifts you can deliver and redeem with ease. Choose from a variety of classes, all taught by industry experts, that range from traditional dance routines to museum tours to private tarot readings....

“Two-year-olds are developing their language and pretend play skills,” says Colleen Mason, K0/K1 inclusion specialist with a Master’s in early childhood education. “They love mimicking adult behavior and getting a chance to be in control, so toys like baby dolls, play kitchens, pretend lawn mowers or gardening tools can be really fun ways for kids to feel involved.” To help find the perfect toy for your toddler, we researched and tested the best options on the market, considering the educational value, durability, safety, and recommended age of each....

We researched dozens of the top bed bug sprays and powders available online, evaluating effectiveness, ease of use, formulation, and value. Our best overall pick, the Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug Killer, is an effective solution that targets bed bugs, fleas, and ticks and comes with a wand for easy application. Here are the best bed bug sprays. The Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug Killer is our best overall choice for treating the earliest signs of bed bugs in your home....

We researched the best fence stains available online, assessing them on ease of application, appearance, and durability. Our best overall pick is the Ready-Seal Natural Cedar Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer, which stands out for its low VC formula, easy application, high-quality appearance. Here are the best fence stains. Protect your fence from natural elements like rain and UV rays with this semi-transparent stain from Ready-Seal. This oil-based formula can be applied to all hard and softwoods....

Our top choice is the Rossie Home Premium Lap Desk, which boasts a real wood surface over a plush cushion with a machine-washable cover. Ahead, the best lap desks for professionals and students. The Premium Lap Desk comes in three wood species and finishes—acacia with a medium stain, gray-wash ash, or bamboo with a deep espresso finish. Each model has a detachable cushion with fabric upholstery in a complementing hue....

If there’s a decent amount of home improvement work in your future, keeping an eye out for tool deals will help you snag what you need when the price is lowest—so you don’t totally blow your renovation budget. Sometimes, you can find even better deals when you buy in bundles with batteries, charging stations, and more. It’s a great time to add some tools to your collection for a fraction of their original price....

There are a ton of tips and tricks out there on the internet, but what really works? The Spruce team tested five different methods to find out how to keep flowers fresh the longest—watch the video below to check out our findings. The Test We placed five bunches of roses in five separate vases and added the same amount of water to each. Next, we added a method to four of the five vases, leaving one bunch of roses in plain tap water to serve as the control....

Dos DO recognize that even if you have the most stunning cabinetry and counters in your kitchen, it can still benefit from color. Even the slightest tint in a wall color can transform a boring space without changing the overall vibe of the room. DO consider adding color with lighting fixtures. No need to choose brightly colored pendants, though art glass or Tiffany style pendants can be gorgeous. The on-trend light fixture metallics now include brushed gold, bronze, and black....

Along with learning what the different parts of sofa construction do and are called, it’s helpful to take a look at its interior construction. The quality of your sofa depends heavily upon the parts and materials used inside: Hardwood frames, seating support, and the type of cushion filling used can all make a great difference in both comfort and durability over time. These interior parts are wrapped in upholstery (usually fabric or leather) that covers the exterior....

We’re always looking for ways to make our lives easier, especially when it comes to yard work. One of the biggest projects we have to tackle every year is getting rid of the leaves and sticks that are an inevitable byproduct of fall in New England. When we saw that the Sun Joe CJ601E Electric Wood Chipper was designed to handle both leaves and twigs, we thought it could be the ideal yard companion; it can chip, shred, mulch, and compost, after all....

Our zodiac signs can give some insight as to what we value and how we decorate our homes. They can also shed some light on the unconventional aspects of our personalities and how they shine through in our spaces! Take a look at your zodiac sign below to see the most unique part of your home. While you certainly believe that entertaining guests should include a place to sit and dine, you think it’s equally important to set aside space for people to bond together through other means....

This has one of the highest fat percentages of all fruits, though they are healthy fats. It also offers fiber, folate, potassium, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Avocado Varieties The varieties come in three different kinds, based on where they originally come from: MexicanWest IndianGuatemalan Names for Avocado This tree is classified as Persea americana and it belongs to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. Familiar relatives include cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum), sassafras (Sassafras albidum) and bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)....

One unusual feature of this tree is that blue-green shoots may start coming out of the lower trunk. These are called epicormic shoots, which develop as a method of combating problems like injury or fire damage. Canary Island Pine Facts Latin Name: Canary Island pines are classified as Pinus canariensis and belong to the Pinaceae family. Common Names: Canary Island pine, pino canario Preferred USDA Hardiness Zones: You can plant this tree if you live in Zones 9 to 11....

For most people who live in North America, flowering plants sold in nurseries are meant to be enjoyed for one season before they die. To keep them blooming as much as possible, choose the right plant, water and feed it well, and keep it groomed. Choose Plants Carefully Plant breeders have done a great job of creating flowers that seem to bloom nonstop, often without help from an individual gardener....

Whatever the reason, here are 13 ways to get rid of clothes you no longer wear.

Unibit A unibit, also called a step bit or step drill, is a special drill bit that has a conical shape and can cut a range of hole sizes. The farther you go up the bit, the larger the hole it cuts, up to 1 inch or more. Unibits work with ordinary drill-drivers, just like standard drill bits. Self-starting, or self-tapping, unibits can start their own holes in solid material; other types need a pilot hole to begin cutting....

Sometimes you just need to strike while the iron’s hot. Impulse-remodeling is fine when it comes to interior painting, floor sanding, and laminate flooring installation. It’s a different matter when dealing with solid hardwood installation. Unless you are experienced, the learning curve itself will eat up a significant amount of time. Bruce is the fast-food chain of wood flooring: competent but none too exciting. Much of its solid hardwood offerings are devoted to good old domestic oak, and options with hand-scraped or distressed finishes tend to be limited....

From the time babies start sitting up, they begin using toys to better understand the world around them. Lessons in cause and effect, gravity, spatial reasoning, and even math happen while building with blocks and construction sets. As your baby grows into a toddler, they become ready for tougher construction challenges, like ToyVelt’s Take Apart Dinosaurs. To see if our 3-year-old son was ready for 3D building, we took these dinos for a test drive....