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We spoke to professional organizer Holly Blakey of Breathing Room for advice. “To find the right product, narrow down what your goal is—an organized charging station, getting your tech up and out of sight, etc.,” she says. With Blakey’s expertise in mind, we researched organizational options for at-home and on-the-go use, including caddies, drawers, bags, and pouches of various sizes. Our top choice for organizing tech is the sleek Function 101 BentoStack, which features stackable layers and designated compartments for all of the essentials....

Our top picks include the Haws Brass Watering Wand, the Ryobi ONE+ Portable Bucket Top Misting Fan Kit, and the Yard Butler WST-1 Deep Root Drip Irrigation System. Here are the best watering tools for the yard and garden. This heavy-duty hose boasts long-lasting performance and an ergonomic grip that effortlessly attaches to any outdoor faucet. And as the name suggests, it never kinks. Thanks to crush-resistant couplings, it offers a steady stream of water through twists, turns, and heavy use....

When shopping for an outdoor rocking chair, you’ll want to consider its durability, comfort, and style. To help you narrow down your options, we researched standout designs crafted from various weather-ready materials. Made of durable, moisture-resistant teak wood with water-tight joinery, Birch Lane’s classic Adina Rocking Chair is our favorite. Read on for other top outdoor rocking chairs below. The Adina is available in weathered gray or a natural teak finish....

“Look for a packing cube with a good zipper,” advises Picott. “A packing cube that has a reputable brand’s name on the zipper is usually a good indicator that the zipper is of good quality.” Picott suggests that packing cubes equipped with handles are the best. “While a handle may not be essential, it makes things a lot easier when you unpack your luggage,” she explains. In fact, one of her favorite things to do is hang her packing cube filled with toiletries on the shower hook in the bathroom....

The best shower cleaners are easy to use, shouldn’t require too much elbow grease, and should last beyond just a few uses. You’ll also want to consider the scent and surface compatibility, so you know the cleaner or cleaning device you’re using won’t strip, crack, or otherwise damage your tile, granite, or glass, or another bathroom surface you may have. To help you find the best shower cleaner, we researched the top options with these features in mind....

We recently connected with some of our favorite home experts to discuss what’s coming in 2023 in terms of interior design—and they gave us a preview of everything from finishes to fittings. “The theme of incorporating nature in interior elements will continue to be prevalent in finishes and fittings,” she says. “We will be seeing colors inspired by nature, like softer greens and blues that are calming and pleasing to the eye....

We researched the best options on the market that are age-appropriate, educational, and contain no mature content or potentially dangerous components. Our favorite picks include a retro polaroid camera from Fujifilm, a Disney villain board game from Ravensburger, and quick dry nail polish from Olive & June. Here, the best gifts for 12-year-old girls. Overall, owners love the old-fashioned feel of this camera, saying that although it doesn’t take DSLR-level photos, it’s a fun way to commemorate an event and create memories that will last a lifetime....

To help spark more practical and thoughtful ideas, we researched the best products for dads, evaluating quality, real user reviews, and overall value. While each father may have different and unique tastes, our favorite picks include a comfy robe from Boll & Branch, a self-cleaning water bottle from LARQ, and the Grillbot, which cleans your grill with ease. Here are some more popular Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad....

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When shopping for furniture polish, it’s important to consider its purpose. Anne Knowing, California-based cleaning expert, notes, “Keep in mind that different cleaners work for different purposes and that the best thing you can do is to get a formula made for your needs.” Some options condition and moisturize old wood. Others are perfect for cleaning and dusting. You should also consider a polish’s ease of use and scent. To help you find the best furniture polish, we researched top picks with these considerations in mind....

To find the best options available, we researched and evaluated dozens of products based on brightness, motion detection, and weatherproofing. Our best overall pick is the LEONLITE LED Motion Sensor Flood Light, which features a wide coverage area, is waterproof, and uses long-lasting LED bulbs. Here are the best outdoor floodlights. The LEONLITE LED Motion Sensor Floodlight has dual heads that can be angled and rotated to ensure the light extends to the areas you want it to reach....

Available in several scent profiles and promising a full three months of subtle aromatherapy, the Nest Reed Diffuser is our number-one pick. Scroll down for the best reed diffusers on the market today. This top-shelf kit is available in 21 fragrances. There’s lemon-mint, apricot tea, Sicilian tangerine, grapefruit, birchwood pine, lemongrass-ginger, and Mediterranean fig—to name just a few. Many of the scents align with Nest’s scented candles, soaps, and linen sprays, so you can use corresponding products throughout your home as needed....

“The primary benefit of reusable produce bags is to avoid single-use plastic,” says Daniel Hartz, founder of Sustainability Champions. “Single-use plastic causes many environmental issues ranging from how they are made (fossil fuels) to how they are discarded.” The Lotus Sustainables 100% Cotton Produce Bags are our favorite because they have tare weight tags, can hold 25 pounds of produce, and are made from 100% organic cotton. Ahead are the best reusable produce bags for sustainable grocery shopping....

Our top pick, the TIKI 25-Inch Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit checks all those boxes, is great for your budget, is large enough to heat a gathered group, and comes with everything you need to get started. Here are the best smokeless fire pits to turn your regular backyard into an outdoor party. The 18-inch-deep smokeless fire pit, which provides up to 4 feet of radiant heat, is better suited for socializing rather than cooking since it doesn’t come with a grill or cooking surface....

Our favorite, the Linenspa Zippered Mattress Encasement, has a full zip closure and protects your mattress from bed bugs, mites, allergens, and liquid spills. Here are the best bed bug mattress covers available online. The Linenspa Zippered Mattress Encasement covers all six sides of your mattress with a protective barrier. With a polyester exterior and a polyurethane backing, the smooth, lightweight material effectively protects against bed bugs, dust mites, and other allergens....

We tested 25 laser levels in The Lab, evaluating them for accuracy, ease of use, durability, and overall value in a variety of scenarios that require precision, such as installing cabinets. Our top pick is the Tavool Self-Leveling Laser Level, which emits extremely accurate vertical, horizontal, and cross-lines over a 50-foot projection range. Here are the best laser levels from our tests. The self-leveling feature takes a lot of the guesswork out of setting the laser up and is extremely easy to use....

“One thing to look for when purchasing outdoor Christmas lights is that the lights you’re selecting are outdoor rated,” explains Lance Allen, Decorative Holiday Merchant at The Home Depot. Look for a certification from Underwriters Laboratories Inc., commonly abbreviated as UL to ensure the lights have undergone rigorous testing to confirm they are outdoor-safe. Here, the best outdoor Christmas lights. These commercial-grade LED lights feature 100 5mm wide-angle bulbs per 33-foot strand, and the lights are mounted on green wire and each wrapped with weatherproof material....

Gillette also suggests asking yourself the following questions when looking at different water wands: How heavy and how long is the wand? Does the curved end look easy to maneuver? What are the materials used to manufacture the wand? What kind of grip does it offer? With Gillette’s prompts in mind, we researched (and tested a few) watering wands based on their control type, spray patterns, pressure control, and shaft length to round up the best wands on the market....

Leaf Scorch and Its Causes Japanese maple trees in their native habitat often live as understory trees that often have an added level of protection by towering taller trees that shelter them against the beating sun, high winds, and extreme weather. It is best when these trees are situated in a place that gets some shade (especially during the worst of the heat in the afternoon). Leaf scorch looks like browning or greying of the leaf margins....