Category: Home Makeovers

Did you know many American flags sold today are made in China? There’s nothing wrong with those flags . . . but we know some folks would prefer to buy an American flag made in the USA by an American company. To help, we compared 11 different flags made in the USA, judging them on quality, durability and color vibrancy. Good news: you don’t have to spend a fortune to buy an American-made flag. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What is the best hookless shower curtain? And why should you get a shower curtain that is hook free? We gathered 10 shower curtains that require no hooks to compare—which was easiest to install? With snap-in liners that can be easily replaced? Here are the ones we’d recommend!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take freebies or money from the brands we review—that keeps our work independent! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

What are the best plug-in wall sconces? Wall sconces add just the right touch of light to a bedroom—but hiring an electrician to wire sconces can be pricey. Good news: these plug-in wall sconces are easy to install . . . and easy on the wallet. We asked our parent readers for their favorite plug-in wall sconces .Then we did another 8 hours of research, comparing features and quality. Here are the one we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best vanity mirror with lights? We asked our parent readers for their real world experiences. From these suggestions, we narrowed down the list to the top nine choices, comparing quality and construction. We eliminated models with poor durability and reader feedback. Here are the ones we think are best.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best accent chair set of 2? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we did an additional 8 hours of research, comparing chairs on quality, durability and comfort. Here are the best bets!

FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

What are the best counter-height bar stools? The answer: it depends on your needs. Looking for leather-like stool with backs? Stools with no backs? Or can swivel? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another five hours of research, comparing quality and ease of assembly. Here are the ones we recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best solar sconce lights outdoor? To find outl, we asked our parent readers for their favorite outdoor solar lights. What worked best for a deck? Or a playhouse? We took these suggestions and then did seven more hours of homework, comparing quality, durability and price. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best Murphy bed full size? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we spoke with two furniture industry veterans to get their insights. Here are the full-size Murphy beds we think are winners.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best queen bed frame? Bed frames for queen beds fall into two categories: basic metal frames and decorative options with headboards. This article focuses on the first type: more affordable options that are simple bed frames for queen mattresses.

To find the best options, we surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find their favorites. Then we did additional research to see which ones are easiest to assemble and best in quality. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

FYI: We’ve been recommending products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article.