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’s the best twin XL mattress topper? Yes, a mattress topper can turn a rock-hard college dorm mattress into something much more comfy to sleep on. We tried out several top brands to find the most comfortable and softest toppers . . . at a price that didn’t break the bank. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating 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!

What are the best affordable floor lamps? Good news! You don’t have to spend a mortgage payment or month’s rent to find a great floor lamp. Whether you want a simple LED, industrial-style, modern or basic floor lamp with shelves, we’ve found affordable answers to your floor lamp dilemma. How? We surveyed our extensive parent readership to find their favorites. Then we poured over third-party tests to find the lamps that performed the best. Here are our best bets.

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 low-profile ceiling fan? Also called “bladeless” ceiling fans, these models are perfect for a kid’s room or a covered patio with a low ceiling. (Yes, these ceiling fans still have blades . . . they’re just hidden behind a casing). To find the best bets, we researched 11 different brands, comparing features and quality. We also asked our parent readers for their feedback. Here are the ones we 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’s the best LED floor lamp? We did 10 hours of research on this subject and tried out 9 different floor lamps to find the best bets. Which take up the least amount of space? Adjustable brightness? 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!

Did you know that 27% of households don’t have a dishwasher? To solve the dilemma, we present the best portable dishwasher countertop! To find the best bests, we surveyed our readers (3 million strong) to find their favorites. Then we did another 6 hours of research, comparing quality and features. Which is best for an apartment? What about an RV? Here are the countertop dishwashers 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 outdoor solar lights? Whether you are trying to light a path or string lights for a deck, these solar lights charge by day and shine by night. But which are best? We tried out several options here at the mothership, testing for brightness and durability. Here are our favorites!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home 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. So we thank you for reading this article!