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In addition to determining shipping costs, it’s important to read the company’s delivery statement: Does it deliver in the recipient's area? How do cold items arrive, and how long can they safely stay in the
We nudged our team for their favorite desks and curated a list of ultra-compact, durable, aesthetically pleasing options that don’t take up too much floor space. Whether you prefer a traditional desk with lots of storage or one you can fold away at the end of a workday, we’ve got you cove
This professional-grade model has tons of beam options—vertical, horizontal, cross, and 360-degree—and slightly overcomplicated instructions to match. It takes a while to figure out how to use it (unlike simpler options like our best compact pick), but it’s well worth the t
For occasional use and basic projects, this Hychika laser level has a lot of the features I look for (including self-leveling) with a price that’s about half as much as our overall best pick. It isn’t as accurate as more expensive options, but it’s good enough for hanging pictures and other common ta
Those throwing a party or welcoming a new baby without time to cook will appreciate a full meal in a gift basket, like the Spoonful of Comfort Thinking of You Package , or the Katz Delicatessen Katz's Birthday Box . It has everything to make eight corned beef Reuben sandwiches with ingredients to sp
I’m Jeremy Laukkonen , a writer for The Spruce with over a decade of experience writing about tools like laser levels, and even more experience using them. My great-grandfather and grandpa were both carpenters, and I learned everything I know from them (I even have a lot of their old tools in my garage still, even though I find modern options like laser levels a lot easier to u
If you like the IKEA Micke 28-inch desk, our best overall pick , but just need a bit more storage space, consider opting for the larger 41.3-inch version. This desk takes up a little more floor space but includes the same large yet shallow center drawer, along with a side drawer and shelved cabi
The manual recommends cleaning the pre-motor filters (the felt filter and the foam filter that are visible when you remove the dustbin) once per month, and replacing them every three months. In my time owning this vac, I've honestly washed them once—but I can't stress how easy it was to do. And, you can get a pack of two post-motor filters and four pre-motor filters for under
Some laser levels can only project a cross, recommended site like our overall best pick, while others give you a choice between horizontal, vertical, or cross, like our best budget pick. For basic projects, an option like our best compact pick, which only projects a single line, is all you n
Top-loaders are often cheaper and more spacious, while front-loaders are gentler on fabrics and easier to load and unload. In my experience, additional features like app connectivity or specialized cycles can be handy, but getting to know the dispensers (or lack thereof) of a washer, the washing mechanism (central agitator or impeller plate), and size of both of your machines is more important and will make you feel like you're getting your money's worth with every l
It's a very spacious dryer as well. It holds more than we'd typically wash in a load, so we think you could get away with not splitting large loads into two. The dryer also has a pet cycle, plus a steam sanitizer and steam refresh option. The latter two require a cold water hookup that we did not install, but it could be a helpful feature for s
What drives this pick into the top spot for best lightweight vacuum is what it offers at its price. The under-$200 price tag is incredibly fair for a vacuum that covers the basics and then some, all while being light. It's a tough combination to get right, but it manages to do
In comparison to other stick vacuums we’ve tested, this model evenly distributes its weight. Since it's cordless, you're also free to roam for up to 40 minutes—less if you use the vacuum on max mode versus its eco mode. (It does sometimes feel like the battery dies quicker than we'd li
Having a small space requires a bit of innovation—like having a desk you can use for work during the day, then wipe clean and use as a bar height table at night. That’s exactly why we love the Mr. Ironstone Bar Ta
Our editor has lugged this desk between two tiny New York apartments in a span of three years, and it’s still in great shape despite a few minor scuffs (which is expected for particleboard). It’s a sturdy and sleek option with plenty of storage space to hold all our makeup and other odds and ends without taking up too much sp