The best electric snow blowers are light enough to guide around a driveway and powerful enough to move heaps of snow quickly. While a snow shovel (along with some elbow grease) can handle smaller jobs such as clearing short pathways, a snow blower is the ideal tool for cleanup after big winter storms. For most…
Every March, my family and I circle a weekend on the calendar, gather our tools and prepare to do some serious gardening. Of course, it’s still too cold at that time of year for digging in the dirt outside (at least here in New York). Instead, we carefully take time to select everything we’ll want…
Waffle towels, named for their grid-like pattern, are made from soft, absorbent materials like cotton and bamboo and typically offer better air circulation. “These towels are designed to trap moisture in the raised squares or little waffles, which helps you dry off faster,” says interior designer and television personality Genevieve Gorder. Our top pick, the…
Many people think of cats as low-maintenance pets, but they still need enrichment in the form of toys and exercise to stay happy and healthy. For indoor cats, the best cat trees provide a safe way to express their natural behaviors. “Cat trees offer vertical space for climbing, perching and exploring, and this enrichment is…
If you’re often away from home (or simply asleep) during your cat’s preferred meal time, you’ve likely considered investing in an automatic cat feeder at some point. Designed to provide food for your pet on a set schedule, the best automatic cat feeders are easy to set up, program and clean, so you never have…
Thanks to their tall, slim design, the best tower fans can bring a powerful breeze into any room, all while taking up minimal floor space. After challenging 10 top-rated fans to keep my humid Florida home cool over the course of six months, I believe the Dreo Cruiser Pro T1 Tower Fan is the best…
Modern futons are no longer the uncomfortable, unsightly sofa beds from your college years. The best futons are well constructed, with contemporary designs that fit seamlessly into any living space. Our pick for the best futon overall is the Jannick Full Futon Sleeper from West Elm, a gorgeous Scandinavian-inspired sofa that folds down into a…
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or are redecorating a current one, hanging new curtains is one of those tasks that’s always easier said than done. It can be so intimidating, in fact, that many people choose to outsource this task. But when all is said and done, the method to successfully curtain…
If one of your goals this year is to maintain a well-organized wardrobe, investing in one of the best closet systems can help optimize your existing storage space. These solutions typically offer a range of features including hanging rods, shelves, drawers and sometimes shoe racks, making it easy to keep all your clothing and accessories…
Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. It can be a frustrating experience if your housebroken dog is peeing in the house seemingly out of the blue. But with the exception of incomplete house-training, the cause…