Erin Schwartz

Including books for his inner philosopher and grill-master gear.

“I was blown away by the variety of vegetables (and sheer volume of food) we could grow.”

The 9 Very Best Sleeper Sofas

After visiting 11 showrooms and sitting on 57 couches, I concluded that the best couch overall is the Crate&Barrel Oceanside couch.

Because I have sparse, stubby lashes to begin with, the mascara takes a few strokes to get into “false lash” territory, but it will likely enhance more well-endowed lashes with just a stroke or two. I’ve recommended Essence’s mascara to almost everyone I know (Asians and non-Asians alike), and the results are staggering. Those who’ve fallen under its cult spell post stunning <a href=“https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/comments/70yhko/can_now_confirm_that_the_essence_lash_princess/”>before…

Crate & Barrel and Article couches, $81 Bissells, and a “sub-$100 vibe hack” lamp from Hay.

Crate & Barrel and Article couches, $81 Bissells, and a “sub-$100 vibe hack” lamp from Hay.

59 Stocking Stuffers Under $15 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)

Plus tons of giftable décor.

Including a made-in-America sweatsuit and high-tech recovery boots.

If I could, I’d take back all my gag gifts and replace them with something more enduring.

From a mosquito spray that smells good enough to be worn as cologne to surprisingly giftable garden beds.

From an easy-to-clean countertop option to a system that can handle “the crazy Frankenstein stuff in the back of your fridge.”

The 7 Very Best Clothing Irons

It also weighs 40 percent less than the brand’s other cordless styles.

No socks or scented candles here.

“This solution works well on mostly all materials — leather, suede, nubuck — and gets the job done.”

The best garment steamer is the Conair ExtremeSteam Turbo. I talked to a dozen experts and tested their top picks, from travel size to a workhorse standing model.

It’s a great day to buy a Dyson or a carpet cleaner.

For a home refresh that’s quicker and cheaper than painting.