May 8, 2020
After comparing the best competitors, we've found that manufacturer claims about the Levoit - LV-H132 air purifier are an exaggeration.
The Best Living Room Products
The living room is a large communal space where we spend most of our waking ours with friends and family. Comfort, cleanliness, and entertainment are key areas we focus on here, and especially because we spend a lot of time with guests here. We put to the test a lineup of products to help you find ones worthy of your living room.
May 4, 2020
We surveyed 25 men about the books they'd recommend for other men, and after ranking a list of 50 contenders our top pick is Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death."
Apr 30, 2020
We bought and tested lamps to find the best reading lamp for desks, reading in bed, and larger floor lamps for use with larger chairs too.
Apr 23, 2020
Cleaning and health experts recommend that frequent vacuuming is good for both body and mind, and these simple guidelines to you how often you should vacuum.
Apr 21, 2020
Bladeless fans have a futuristic design that might make you think it has complex technology. But how a bladeless fan works is actually simple.
Apr 22, 2020
We tested the new Dyson - TP01 air multiplier to see how it compared with our top pick for tower fans. The Dyson - TP01 is an amazing feat of engineering, but we still prefer the much cheaper Seville Classics - UltraSlimline tower fan.
May 1, 2020
A comfortable reading chair could be plush or just firm enough to support your back, but it should also be decorative for your home too. We've selected the most comfortable reading chairs under $500.
Jan 31, 2020
We installed and tested seven popular bike racks and chose the Delta Cycle - Michelangelo as the best bike rack for an apartment, the Ibera as the best horizontal bike rack and the Racor - B-R1 as the best vertical bike rack.
Dec 31, 2019
We got a musician and audio engineer to spend a month testing to find the best earplugs for concerts. Vibes - High Fidelity ear plugs are easy to use and sound great.
Mar 17, 2020
We tested 10 different monthly reader packages tricked out with fun trinkets and edible treats, and Once Upon a Book Club won our pick for best book subscription box.
Oct 31, 2019
After 18 months of testing on mixed surfaces, we tested the top vacuums on hardwood. The best vacuum for hardwood floors is the Shark - Apex, with its revolutionary soft roller.
Sep 16, 2019
After months of research and testing top designs for power, handling and dust control, we chose the Kenmore - Elite as the best canister vacuum. The unique multi-mode floor head switches quickly between carpets and bare floors, and the power and dust control are competitive with vacuums that are double or triple the price.
Sep 10, 2019
We tested ten of the best drywall anchors and found that the E-Z Ancor - Toggle Anchor is ideal for mounting decor without a stud for support.
Mar 23, 2020
We tested the highest rated and most popular flip chairs and selected Your Zone Bed as the best flip chair. It's the most comfortable and easiest to convert from a living room chair to a bed for overnight guests.
Oct 29, 2020
We tested sit-up pillows and selected Linenspa as the best sit-up pillow for providing full-back support and cushy comfort in bed or on a sofa.
Jan 26, 2021
Are you susceptible to a home burglary? Good news: burglary rates are dropping in the U.S. But, that doesn鈥檛 mean you should neglect the potential for…
Aug 13, 2019
We tested five vacuums in three different apartments with pet owners and parents. We found that the Shark - Apex offers the best control and excellent performance on all the surfaces we tried.
Feb 5, 2021
Table of contents What causes residential fires? How can fires threaten my home? How can I reduce the threat of fires? Should I prepare in case…
Feb 5, 2021
Whether you鈥檙e preparing to expand your family, or are expecting a little visitor, you鈥檒l want your home to be equipped with the correct safety measures before…
Jul 2, 2019
Our expert, a professional guitar instructor, spent weeks in studios to find the best acoustic guitar for beginners to be the Taylor - Academy 12. Our winner hits all the right chords.
Jan 29, 2021
We spent weeks testing ten of the top fans on the market, and found that the Vornado - Vfan blew away the competition.
Mar 23, 2020
We tested the top kid and adult bean bag chairs for durability, comfort and style and found that the Lumaland was the coziest and sturdiest.
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