Just like the food you eat and water you drink, the air you breathe affects both your short-term and long-term health. The best indoor air quality monitors like our top pick, the Airthings View Plus, assess the air quality by tracking various pollutants, including particulate matter like dust and soot and airborne chemicals like radon….
A 55-inch TV is, for most people, the happy medium—the largest set you can fit in a typical bedroom, dorm room, studio apartment and other smaller living space without it taking up too much room or becoming a distraction. You can get a cutting-edge OLED display that showcases a sharp and vibrant 4K picture in…
Under The Radar is our monthly column where we highlight some of the coolest, most inspiring founders of brands in the home and kitchen space. When it came time to photograph their first product, a shower curtain, Quiet Town founders Lisa and Michael Fine chose an unexpected location. Instead of the typical bathroom setting, they…
The best gift baskets of 2024 are a far cry from the cellophane-wrapped bundles of the past. Thanks to high-end and gourmet brands entering the arena, our gift editors’ favorite options come in all manner of chicly packaged ensembles, from sweet-and-savory collections like Harry & David’s Grand Signature Gift Basket to pastry assortments like Levain…
The Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Underwire Bra is the overall winner in my recent tested review of the best strapless bras. Here, I explain the standout features of this bra and why it earned top marks. There’s a reason most of us wear strapless bras only when absolutely necessary: By and large, these undergarments are…
For many of us, work-related meetings and even hangouts with friends are now taking place virtually. Services like Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime and Facebook Messenger have become indispensable video calling and virtual meeting tools. A ring light can amp up your video quality and make you look great during video calls or virtual meetings—and the…
Even if they don’t truly levitate above the ground, hoverboards can make kids feel like they’re flying. They’re easy to ride, too: You just lean to go and lean back to slow down or stop. The best hoverboards for kids—like our top pick, the Gotrax Mars—offer some freedom along with a novel way to get…
There’s nothing more classic than tennis whites. But keeping your tennis whites looking that way—and not dingy yellow—can be a competitive sport of its own, involving washing and spot treating. The biggest mistake that most people make is actually washing their tennis whites with regular chlorine-based laundry detergents, says Patric Richardson, host of The Laundry…
Percale sheets are popular for their crisp, cool feel and unmatched breathability, making them a favorite of those who prefer hotel-like bedding and hot sleepers alike. The best percale sheets are crisp without feeling rough or scratchy, and their airy nature keeps you cool on hot summer nights. Our top pick is the Brooklinen Classic…
Labor Day weekend (and all the sales that come with it) might be winding down, but if you’re looking for one last way to save big, why not stock up on some new appliances? Quiet luxuries—like a finely tuned washer-dryer pair or sleek new vacuum—can come with a hefty price tag. Thanks to some serious…