When you buy something online, sight unseen, you’re taking a leap of faith. This is especially true with sofas, which often cost hundreds or thousands of your hard-earned dollars and can be a hassle to return.After years of research and testing, we’re ready to admit that we can’t tell you which sofa model is the absolute best. But we can...

A hot, steamy iron is a crucial tool in your laundry arsenal. A steamer does a pretty good job of smoothing fabrics, but nothing creates sharp pleats or flattens stubborn wrinkles like an iron.We’ve tested more than two dozen irons and researched countless more, and we recommend the Chi Electronic Iron with Retractable Cord 13102 for its...

A great pad can transform a rug–making it cushier and more comfortable, preventing slips, and even increasing its longevity.After researching dozens of rug pads, interviewing four experts, and testing 15 models, the Mohawk Home Dual Surface Rug Pad has the best combination of cushioning and nonskid grip of any rug pad we tried.Dismiss

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, solo or with a large family, each move is unique.Over the past five years, I’ve helped countless people pack and move in and out of their homes in Oahu, Hawaii. In that time, I’ve seen plenty of “moving hacks,” which often end up damaging items or wasting time and money.But there...

One thing that’s reliably constant in life is change. And for millions of Americans each year, that change is geographic.Whether you’re moving across the street or across the country, from a tiny apartment or a sprawling house, relocating can be stressful and all-consuming (to say the least). But with the right planning and tools, it doesn’t...

You don’t have to spend big bucks to boost the ambience in your bedroom—the addition of a simple platform bed frame can be a game changer.An easy and affordable way to support your mattress, a platform bed frame will make your bed comfier to climb into and prevent mold from forming underneath.We spent weeks researching and testing bed...