Marisa Viglione is an associate editorial director for The Spruce, with a focus on all things appliances, cleaning, organization, and home tech. She has personally developed and run our vacuum tests at The Lab —using and then rating cordless stick, upright, handheld, and canister mod
The best slippers can be worn year-round, so even if they include a sheepskin lining, I recommend an open back to aid temperature regulation. I prefer slippers that can be worn with or without socks for multi-seasonal wear. A versatile pair will help you get the most use out of your slippers (even if you’re just lounging at ho
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The soft suede upper is stylish and easy to clean with a damp cloth. After a year of wear, these slippers still look beautiful. Expect the normal matting of the iconic Ugg fur inside, but otherwise, we’re extremely pleased with this pair’s durabil
Our favorite upright vacuum is the Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum . It’s the perfect example of what an upright vacuum is: powerful, carpet-oriented but effective on multiple surfaces, and bulky yet spacious. The dustbin is 0.37 gallons, or roughly 47 ounces—which is bigger than a Stanley cup. It can handle multiple cleaning sessions at once, and it still won’t need to be emptied, making it a great option for deep cleaning and those with p
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We also struggled to reverse the doors on these machines. The screws were very hard to reinstall, and a trip to the hardware store for longer screws was necessary. We recommend asking an installation expert to complete this task for you to avoid any frustrat
As someone who lives in a relatively small apartment, you have to be strategic in where you place your furniture, especially if it requires a power source and needs to be by a wall outlet. However, this wall-mounted desk is designed with USB charging ports, https://smallspacenest.com so you’re not restricted on where you place
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Most vacuums last an average of eight years . However, one important factor to consider when preserving the lifespan of your appliance is the type of model it is. If your vacuum is a cordless stick pick, for example, it’ll have a shorter lifespan due to the use of a battery instead of a c
It’s not your traditional office desk, but it has just the right amount of depth for a laptop and keyboard without spilling over into the rest of your small living space. And the best part is, if you’re tired of sitting all day and need a good stretch, this table is tall enough to be a standing desk. Just keep in mind that, with a 40-inch height (the tallest of our picks), you will likely need a stool or a tall standing desk chair to sit comforta
We curated a list of our editors’ favorite desks that are also ultra-compact, narrow, and multi-functional. In addition to the few Spruce-approved picks that we have hands-on experience with, we included some researched options in various styles to suit individual ne
A common complaint with stick vacuums is that they don’t offer the same suction power, particularly on your carpets, as an upright or canister vacuum. The Levoit LVAC-200 leaves behind noticeable carpet lines when I clean, though—and all that dust in the dustbin really speaks for its
To date, we’ve tested over 30 washers and dryers. Our most recent washer-and-dryer test included over 60 loads of laundry, and we’ve tested top models for over 2,000 hours to find the best ones, judging them based on the following crite
These flashlights have a yellowish tinge to the beam that I don’t love, but that isn’t a big issue unless you specifically need a bright white light. They’re bright enough to see your way around during a power outage, though—nearly as bright as our best value pick and brighter than our best keychain p
Portability: We also evaluate the vacuum’s weight and portability, and how well it can transition from smooth floors to carpeting. Some vacuums are lightweight, but top-heavy. Others are bulky, so they’re hard to st
I love that many gifts also come with a collapsible basket or tin that can be repurposed instead of wasteful plastic packaging. I also find the online “gifting search tool” helpful if you’ve been sent a gift and don’t know who it’s f
