Category: Home Makeovers

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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To find the best LED lights for a bedroom, we tried out lights from a dozen brands. Which were easiest to install? Had an easy-to-use remote? What about Bluetooth sync with music? We compared quality (the best had better adhesive to stick to a wall) and value. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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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!

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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 are the best counter-height bar stools? The answer: it depends on your needs. Looking for leather-like stool with backs? Stools with no backs? Or can swivel? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another five hours of research, comparing quality and ease of assembly. Here are the ones we recommend.

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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!

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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.

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Toddler beds provide a safe transition between crib and big kid bed, with safety rails that keep a toddler from rolling out. We tested 9 different options before crowning these winners for best overall, best travel/portable and best splurge toddler bed.

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Bed frames for queen beds fall into two categories: basic metal frames and decorative options with headboards. This article focuses on the first type: more affordable options that are simple bed frames for queen mattresses.

To find the best options, we surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find their favorites. Then we did additional research to see which ones are easiest to assemble and best in quality. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

FYI: We’ve been recommending 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.