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After researching and testing the attributes of various brands across different price points, we’ve arrived at this shortlist of the best silk sheets to slumber in. Our top pick, the Lilysilk 19 Momme Seamless Silk Sheets Set, is constructed to last with breathable, moisture-wicking fabric. Here are the best silk sheets for cool, sumptuous comfort while sleeping. Available in a wide palette of pleasing solid shades such as Rosy Pink, Lavender and Taupe, they add a dash of opulence to your bedroom....

Bidets utilize a nozzle that directs a stream of water toward your rear in order to clear away any waste and provide sanitary cleansing after going to the bathroom. While your bathroom may not be equipped with a standalone bidet, bidet attachments provide the same capabilities, are more affordable, and are easier to install. More simplistic models allow for basic washing, but others offer more state-of-the-art features, such as air dryers, heated seats, and deodorizers....

We researched standout bidet seat designs with a broad range of features. Our number-one pick is the Bio Bidet Slim One, a heated self-cleaning bidet toilet seat with perks like adjustable water pressure and a soft-close lid. Explore the best bidet seats for every budget, below. Other notable features include a soft-close lid, a heated seat, and a nightlight for middle-of-the-night bathroom trips. There’s also a body sensor that detects when someone sits down, ensuring that it won’t activate unnecessarily....

Selecting a quality green cleaner can be challenging due to “greenwashing,” a form of misleading marketing that insinuates a product is 100 percent eco-friendly when it’s not. For example, a product’s label may say it’s made from recycled materials or have energy-saving benefits, but these claims may be exaggerated. “Look for products by companies that fully disclose all of their [product’s] ingredients on the label, not just on their website," advises Sydney Swanson, healthy living science analyst for the Environmental Working Group....

We conducted hours of research on the best picture frames, evaluating each on its design style, quality, mounting options, and value. Our best overall pick is the upsimples Picture Frame Set which is a quality-made frame set that’s easy to mount and comes in a variety of stylish finishes that will suit practically any aesthetic. Ahead, find the best picture frames to reflect your design aesthetic. The upsimples Frame Set of 5 is quality-made, functional, and affordable....

Quality There’s nothing worse than a great product that breaks shortly after you purchase it, or one that you can tell is shoddily made right out of the box. Of course, you can usually return them, but it’s a hassle. So evaluating products for quality before you buy saves a significant amount of time and headaches. Customer Feedback While not everyone will agree on everything, hearing how other people who purchased the products liked them and what their experiences with them have been is invaluable....

Deane Biermeier, general contractor and licensed carpenter, as well as a member of The Spruce’s Home Improvement Review Board, notes, “Staple guns come in three basic types, including manual, electric, and pneumatic. Within those types there are several styles from which to choose. How, and how often, you intend to use your staple gun, as well as your budget, will determine which one is best for you. For the average DIYer, however, a manual gun that can shoot a variety of staple types is the most affordable and useful type....

Here are the best fourth-anniversary gifts. Choose your first-dance song, the song that was playing on your first date, or a new find that you and your partner discovered together. This is a great personalized option to display a meaningful memory that doubles as charming home decor for your mantel or bedside table. And you’ll be supporting a small business, which is always a plus. This ensures your purchase will look exactly the way you envision it with communication with the creator just a click away....

With coffee in hand, we got straight to work and researched built-in coffee machines, evaluating their beverage options, maintenance requirements, and added features. Our best overall pick is the Miele VitroLine CVA7845BW, because it brews 13 different beverages, is easy to clean, and can store beverage preferences for up to 10 people. Ahead, you’ll find our list of best built-in coffee machines so that you can enjoy your next delicious brew—without ever having to stop at the drive-thru....

We researched dozens of chimineas, evaluating ease of assembly, durability, and value. Our best overall pick, the Freeport Park Amabel Steel Wood Burning Chiminea, has a large opening that is easy to load wood into. It has weather-resistant construction and a rustic look that looks great in any outdoor space. Here are the best chimineas to warm you up. What do buyers say? 100+ Wayfair reviewers rated this product 5 stars....

We dug into the research to find the most outstanding books on gardening and plants. Our top pick, “Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden,” covers all the basics, defines the most common gardening terms, and answers questions an aspiring green thumb might be too afraid to ask an expert. Here are the best gardening books for gardeners of every experience level. “This gardening book…covers topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control and weeds, using easy-to-understand language that won’t confuse novices....

Our favorite garden hoe, the Corona GT 3244 Hoe Cultivator, has a versatile two-in-one blade and fork with a comfortable handle that reaches 36 inches long. Here are the best garden hoes to tend to your garden. This garden hoe is made of durable steel with an unconventional blade. One side is traditionally hoe-like: flat, for deep digging, tilling, and breaking through hard-to-get-at soil. The other end has three tines, for cultivating....

Our top pick is the West Elm Industrial Storage Pop-Up Coffee Table, a sturdy option made of steel and sustainably sourced mango wood that’s available in four colors and two sizes. Here are the best lift-top coffee tables. This popular coffee table is available in both 36 x 26-inch and 50 x 26-inch sizes, and it’s made from sustainably sourced mango wood. The wood will have natural variations that make each table one of a kind, and the table is crafted in a Fair Trade facility, making it a purchase you can feel good about....

1. Lampshades Every room needs a lamp or two, and lampshades are definitely worth adding to your shopping list, says Stacy Harvie, an experienced vintage shopper and the owner of secondhand home shop Capitol Vintage Charm. “Even if shipping is high, you can usually get a much better deal on a high quality used lampshade than a new one,” Harvie notes. “You can also find some really extraordinary lampshade designs and shapes to elevate a very basic and inexpensive lamp into a show-piece for a very low cost!...

To help you find the right product for your needs, we sent our tester 15 of the top odor eliminators to test in her own home. She then evaluated them for their ease of use, effectiveness, scent, and overall value. Our top pick, the Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag, has a large coverage area, is long-lasting, and can even be recycled as a plant fertilizer for your garden. Backed by our testing, here are the best odor eliminators....

Unfortunately, the downsides of flipping can be massive—especially for first-timers. We asked the experts to share their own encounters with major home flipping mistakes, as well as how to spot a problem with a potential home or project before the consequences get out of hand. Ignoring a Bad Layout Residential real estate expert Steve Laret tells us, “The biggest mistake a flipper can make is thinking that over-finishing a space will cause buyers to see past a bad layout....

Bathrooms and Feng Shui When feng shui was developed in ancient China, bathrooms were not the most hygienic or pleasant areas. It was important to keep human waste away from the rest of the home, to avoid causing illnesses for the people living there. Modern bathrooms, however, are not only areas to let go of waste. While they do still hold this metaphor and function, most bathrooms today are also places of purification and cleansing....