Category: Home Makeovers

Did you know many American flags sold today are made in China? There’s nothing wrong with those flags . . . but we know some folks would prefer to buy an American flag made in the USA by an American company. To help, we compared 11 different flags made in the USA, judging them on quality, durability and color vibrancy. Good news: you don’t have to spend a fortune to buy an American-made flag. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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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 fireplace TV stand? TV stands with built-in fireplaces combine a place for a TV with a “fireplace,” which is a digital LCD screen and space heater. We spent 9 hours researching several brands of fireplace TV stands, starting by talking with our parent readers to find their favorites. Fireplace TV stands are great for houses with kids, since the digital fireplace is much safer than the real thing. We looked for best overall quality and ease of assembly. 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 is the best loft bed with desk? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their real world experiences. We took these suggestions and then did another six hours of research to narrow down the field. Finally, we spoke with three furniture industry veterans to get their take. Here are the best bets.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the 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!

What are the best plug-in wall sconces? Wall sconces add just the right touch of light to a bedroom—but hiring an electrician to wire sconces can be pricey. Good news: these plug-in wall sconces are easy to install . . . and easy on the wallet. We asked our parent readers for their favorite plug-in wall sconces .Then we did another 8 hours of research, comparing features and quality. 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 vanity mirror with lights? We asked our parent readers for their real world experiences. From these suggestions, we narrowed down the list to the top nine choices, comparing quality and construction. We eliminated models with poor durability and reader feedback. Here are the ones we think are best.

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