Category: Home Makeovers

What’s the best coffee table? We asked the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) for their favorites. We then spent another seven hours researching these top picks, comparing storage, quality and affordability. Here are the ones we’d recommend to you.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best mattress topper? Yes, you can give an old mattress new life with a topper—but what is best for back support? Hot sleepers? Side sleepers? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we took these suggestions and did additional work . . . including trying them ourselves. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and writing about products for the home, parents and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from brands we review. When we test out a mattress topper for this article, we pay for it without own money. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best flag to fly outdoors? To find out, we tested flags the old fashioned way—we purchased them with our own funds and flew the flags outside the home office here in Colorado. The weather in Colorado is a good test for any flag—if hurricane force winds aren’t blowing, then there may be a below zero temperatures . . . or the 100 degree heat in summer. The high altitude makes the sun even more intense. Hence, if a flag can survive this environment, it will do just find in front of your home! Here are the winners from our tests.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best magnetic screen door? We tried out several top brands to find the ones that were easiest to install—and kept bugs out! We found some worked better than others. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—never have, never will! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best twin XL mattress pad? Yes, a mattress topper can turn a rock-hard college dorm mattress into something much more comfy to sleep on. We tried out several top brands to find the most comfortable and softest toppers . . . at a price that didn’t break the bank. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best American flag with pole? To find out, we did things the old fashioned way—we ordered in flag/pole combos from several brands and tried them out. Which did better in higher winds? Made in the USA? Here are the one we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best hookless shower curtain? And why should you get a shower curtain that is hook free? We gathered 10 shower curtains that require no hooks to compare—which was easiest to install? With snap-in liners that can be easily replaced? Here are the ones we’d recommend!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take freebies or money from the brands we review—that keeps our work independent! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

Good news! You don’t have to spend a mortgage payment or month’s rent to find a great floor lamp. Whether you want a simple LED, industrial-style, modern or basic floor lamp with shelves, we’ve found affordable answers to your floor lamp dilemma. How? We surveyed our extensive parent readership to find their favorites. Then we poured over third-party tests to find the lamps that performed the best. Here are our best bets.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best accent chair? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2 million strong!) to find their favorites. We then did 11 more hours of research, whittling down the best brands by value, retro looks and options with an ottoman. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, parents and families since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best LED floor lamp? We did 10 hours of research on this subject and tried out 9 different floor lamps to find the best bets. Which take up the least amount of space? Adjustable brightness? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best set of 2 accent chairs? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we did an additional 8 hours of research, comparing chairs on quality, durability and comfort. Here are the best bets!

FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best modern floor lamp? To find out, we surveyed our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out several floor lamps that were top recommendations—LED lamps, industrial modern, tripods and more. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!