Nowadays, most vacuums (including all of the ones on our list) have a bagless design, meaning debris collects in a reusable dustbin rather than a disposable bag. This is more cost-effective, but often means that when you empty your dustbin, you’re exposed to the debris you vacuumed
Vacuums can weigh as little as one pound if they’re a dustbuster or handheld vacuum or as much as 18 to 20 pounds if they’re a powerful upright vacuum. The weight of your vacuum matters because cleaning is not a light task for anyone—it requires lots of pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending o
At first, we were worried about the durability of the wool upper, but after putting them to the ultimate test (a toddler spilling chocolate on them), they still look like new. We only used a rag and water, and the stain came out complet
The washer also has specialty cycles like activewear and jeans but does not have a suite of dispensers. At first, the lack of dispenser made me nervous, but it actually gives you one less thing to cl
If you’re someone like me with an open-concept kitchen or living room, this is the perfect desk. It’s not bulky but instead sleek, compact, and homesite minimal. Plus, it has a small width of 28.75 inches, which is ideal for those working with little floor sp
You’ll want to find a washing machine with a capacity that matches your average load size, because over-filling your washer means your clothes won’t get super clean, and under-filling it means a waste of water and ene
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
If you don’t like the open-toed style of these slippers, opt for another option from the same brand with the same footbed. We’ve tested and love Vionic’s Gemma Mule Slipper . The mule design provides some war
The dryer has a similar feature to prevent wrinkles and will periodically tumble for up to three hours after a cycle has been completed. It also features AI technology that selects a compatible drying cycle based on the settings you selected for your w
This beloved artisan ice cream brand delivers right to your recipient’s door and has dozens of fun flavors to choose from. Testing proves the quality of the ice cream is phenomenal. You can expect delicious flavors that are packaged well and arrive within the expected time frame. The included dry ice keeps the ice cream frozen and ready to
As someone who doesn’t regularly eat vegan meals or desserts, I was a bit skeptical about Southern Roots Bakery, but after taking one bite of the signature cake donuts, I was sold. I recommend sending a loved one (or trying for yourself) the brand’s Perfect Pair Bundle, which comes with up to two flavors of donuts and cookies, totaling 12 tre
Our tester used this laser level to arrange a 3-by-3 photo gallery wall indoors, and the results are impressive. That sort of task is difficult to get right without a tool like this, but it’s a breeze when the tool self-levels and provides both vertical and horizontal guideli
The range of this level is relatively short at 33 feet (our best rechargeable pick, another Huepar laser level, has a distance of 85 feet), but it’s very easy to see when used within that range. The range also leaps to 197 feet when used with a compatible recei
I use a pod version of my favorite liquid laundry detergents ( All Free Clear and Dreft ), dropping the pod at the bottom of the tub , then loading in my items. Instead of fabric softener, I opt to use dryer sheets in the dryer—but you can also use wool dryer balls to soften your clothes in the dryer, or purchase a Downy Ba
It’s hard to know where to begin with the number of features loaded into these Whirlpool machines, but they all have been truly handy, especially the Load & Go dispenser that stores weeks’ worth of detergent inside the machine and automatically dispenses it based on the weight of your wash load. For a large family who does five to 10 loads per week, this is a massive game-chan
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
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
The self-leveling resets when it’s bumped, but it does so without needing any input or manual adjustment. We also dropped it during testing, and it showed no signs of damage or decreased accuracy (it still self-levels without fa
