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With so many styles out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the best coffee maker and espresso machine for your home. To help, we researched a variety of styles, including cold brew makers, pour-over styles, and standard designs. We also consulted Scott Nakamoto, a coffee curator at Bean Box. Overall, we recommend the KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker for those who prefer iced beverages. The cold brew maker will keep a brewed batch fresh for up to two weeks and has a large water reservoir, so you’ll have plenty of coffee....

“Shopping for outdoor pillows is an opportunity to infuse color and whimsy into your exterior spaces,” says Benjamin Johnston, partner and creative director at Benjamin Johnston Design. “In fact, pillows lend a vibrant sense of personality to your outdoor oasis in much the same way flowers do within your landscape.” To find the best outdoor pillows, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind size, material, and fill. We also consulted Benjamin Johnston, partner and creative director at Benjamin Johnston Design, Alexis Peters, strategic interior design advisor at Real Estate Bees, Angela Higgins, designer, and founder of Nourished Home by Angela, Anne Colby, U....

Most laser levels project a horizontal line, which is beamed out across your workspace to establish a uniform height, but some also project a vertical line to help you vertically position things, too. However, depending on the types of projects you have on your to-do list—and the features that’ll be most helpful to you as you’re working—one type of laser level may be a better fit for you than others....

If you don’t relish the thought of getting down on your hands and knees to scrub away debris, the best mops for hardwood floors make it easier to maintain your home’s stunning hardwood flooring without all the elbow grease. According to Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of AspenClean, the best mops for hardwood floors have a microfiber mop head. Don’t be fooled by the soft texture—it’s great for heavy-duty cleaning, yet light enough to avoid scuffing or scratching your floors....

A top-loading washer eliminates the need to bend over when loading and unloading the machine and gives you clearer visibility into the drum so that no sock gets left behind. Many of the top models also come with advanced technology, like smart features and an array of cycles, to make doing the laundry easier than ever. While front-load washing machines are typically more energy efficient than top loaders, Stuart Eason, founder of professional appliance servicing company, Appliance Expert, suggests that anyone on the hunt for a new washing machine would do well to opt for a high-efficiency model to greatly bring costs and energy consumption down....

Best Holiday Wreath Deals Best Holiday Doormat Deals While you can’t turn your house into a full-on gingerbread house, you can buy this fun doormat with a gingerbread design for 25% off. If that’s not your style, this skiing dogs doormat that’s only $55 will be a fun crowd pleaser. There are also a variety of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” doormats to shop, too. Best Holiday Yard Decor Deals To add some holiday sparkle to your home, be sure to check out these LED light-up spheres, snowflakes, and stars that can be hung from trees or your porch, starting at just $31....

Best Early Black Friday Robot Vacuum Deals Best Steal: Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum, $249 (was $1,299); walmart.com Best Mop Combo: Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $174 (was $700); amazon.com Best Splurge: iRobot Roomba s9+ Wi-Fi Connected Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, $800 (was $1,000); target.com Best Under $100: Kyvol Cybovac E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $94 (was $108); walmart.com Best Shark: Shark Ion Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, $200 (was $260); target.com A robot vacuum is a great early holiday gift for yourself or anyone who lives with you....

Test Kitchen Tip: Be sure the turkey is completely thawed before applying the brine. Buy It: Crock Pot ($17, Target)

We’ll show you our favorite tool for blowing eggs and tips for cleaning and drying the eggs. Learn how to blow out an egg, then put your newfound skill to good use by using our favorite Easter egg decorating ideas. How to Blow Out an Egg Supplies Needed Uncooked eggsSmall rotary tool, cuticle scissors, or crafts knifeSafety glassesBowlPin or paper clipBulb syringeWaterBleach Step-by-Step Directions Follow these easy how-to instructions to blow out uncooked eggs....

Test Kitchen Tip: Can’t find or don’t like kumquats? Substitute strips of orange peel.

They come in a set of two, in sizes standard, queen, and king, and right now they’re all on sale. The standard set is going for as little as $23, making them less than $12 each, while the queen-size pillow set is on sale starting at $24, and the king-size pillow set starts at just $28. “They’re soft yet supportive and great for someone like me who can’t just sleep in one spot,” wrote one shopper who titled their five-star review, “Like sleeping on a supportive cloud....

And no, I’m not talking about the tiny home movement. These are beautifully designed rooms, such as kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, or bedrooms, reproduced in miniature form (usually at a 1:12 scale). In these pint-sized spaces, photo frames are roughly the size of a thumbnail, and a clove of garlic reaches nearly to kitchen counter-height. But these aren’t the pink plastic dollhouses you might have grown up with. Many of the scaled-down designs feature trendy accessories, including round mirrors, potted fiddle leaf figs, and chunky-knit throw blankets, as well as popular materials like patterned cement tile and velvet upholstery....

In the new sleeping area, a bed with a slim headboard tucks under the eaves. Cabinets frame a large window, while a window seat piled with pillows serves as a comfortable perch; the top lifts for extra storage. In the hall outside the closet, a base cabinet featuring Shaker-inspired molding shines under a skylight. Designed to serve as a second spot for hanging clothes, the storage unit nods to the home’s original style, but a trio of funky pendant lights lends a modern touch that keeps the space from feeling dated....

On the surface, it might seem like the 1904 Craftsman house she bought six years ago was an odd choice with its dark brown floors, woodwork, and cabinets. It was too formal and serious, Liz says. Still, she liked the idea of a house with history and was confident she could lighten things up. (It was a smart move space-wise now that she shares the 1,600 square feet with Dave Reiné and their twin babies....

Sanjay knew designer Janie Molster and her husband socially and had been curious to see her home and take in her personal style. The couple signed up for a progressive dinner that stopped at Molster’s house—and loved her style from the start.“It was spectacular,” Sanjay says. “We left and said, ‘One day, we are going to ask her to help us with our house.’” But first, the couple hired an architect to elevate and “age” the house, adding significant character with pocket doors, moldings and trims, and historical hardware, while bringing contemporary function to the flow and usability of the rooms....

Black mondo grass provides blackish-purple leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer. Three hosta varieties create a pleasing contrast with the surrounding lacy foliage of ostrich fern. And finally, you’ll enjoy continuous blooms from the impatiens in this beautifully textured border. Plants for Creating the Bold Woodland Garden Plan 3 Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’): Zones 6-10 1 Variegated redtwig dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’): Zones 3-8 1 Lily (Lilium hybrids): Zones 3-9 6 Astilbe (Astilbe × arendsii ‘Fanal’): Zones 4-8 1 Hosta ‘Frances Williams’: Zones 3-8 1 Siebold hosta (Hosta sieboldiana var....

Personally, I’m a huge fan of hard seltzers in the summer, especially when I’m at the beach, but my biggest complaint is that they always start to get warm by the time I’m done drinking them. Regular koozies (the collapsible, neoprene ones that you probably have in your junk drawer) just don’t keep the drinks cold. After reading so many amazing reviews, I decided to try the Brumate Hopsulator Slim can koozie....

Cabin kitsch, you’ll always have a place, but not at this North Woods getaway. Here, with internationally known kitchen designer Mick De Giulio at the helm, lake house style has entered uncharted realms of sophistication. And, not surprisingly, considering De Giulio’s pedigree, it all started in the kitchen. “My interior designer suggested I call Mick De Giulio,” Ace says. “I thought, who in Chicago is going to want to work on a house in Detroit Lakes?...