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To get the biggest deals on gifts this Black Friday, there’s no need to cut your Thanksgiving short and go camp out in line in front of stores. Shop for deals from the comfort of your home with the best online Black Friday sales. Finding the perfect present for everyone on your gift list can be daunting, but with everything you could possibly need to gift your loved ones this year on sale, you can save time and stress by ordering your gifts now at a discount....

The solution? Investing in a soda maker can save you money, help the environment, and save you some time when you’re looking to add some bubbles to your daily life. “If you’re a sparkling water fan who needs a daily fix, a soda maker is a wise investment,” says Sylvia Fountaine, founder of plant-based kitchen blog Feasting at Home. “Not only will you avoid lugging heavy cases of La Croix or Topo Chico from the grocery store, you will avoid all of the packaging that goes with it, too....

To help you find the best gardening gloves for your gardening needs, we tested 17 gardening gloves in our Lab and assessed them based on quality, comfort, design, durability, and value. Our top pick is the Amazing Stuff For You! Gardening Gloves for their secure and comfortable fit, good grip, and ability to hold up well during various types of yard work. Read on to learn more about our top picks and how to choose the best gardening gloves to use for your home garden....

To come up with this list of the best fire pits, we looked at a variety of options and narrowed down the list based on price, size, style, and fuel type. We made sure to include various types of fire pits that can be used in small spaces, on tables, and even as tables. We also spoke to Rupa Mehta, a home expert at Angi, who recommends considering your neighborhood before choosing a fire pit....

To find the best nonstick cookware sets, we researched the sets that make both cooking and cleanup a cinch. We evaluated each cookware set based on its quality, variety of pieces in the set, ease of use, ease of cleanup, versatility, and value. For expert tips on buying and using nonstick cookware, we tapped Genevieve LaMonaca, chef and owner of Finesse Catering and Events in Las Vegas, as well as Alison Cayne, founder and CEO of Haven’s Kitchen....

Loungewear is exactly what it sounds like: clothing that’s cozy enough to lounge around in. And though it puts comfort first, it tends to be pretty versatile. “Loungewear can transition from home to errands, travel, or going out when paired with the right accessories,” says fashion stylist Audree López. “But let’s not forget that loungewear feels like pajamas and is so comfortable to wear throughout the day.” To find the best loungewear, we spent hours researching popular brands and pieces, assessing them on comfort, style, versatility, and ease of cleaning....

To buy: $98 (was $120); amazon.com. Whether you’re tackling pet accidents, tracked in mud, or spilled juice, this carpet cleaner is fully able to get the job done and deliver professional results in a few swipes. One person even swears that it is “even better than professional cleaning.” It uses a durable brush roll that scrubs up embedded grime and works with a dual tank water system that sucks up dirt from heavily-trafficked areas....

It might surprise you, but canned goods can often be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts in the produce section. “Buying canned goods typically provides equal value nutrition-wise compared to fresh items,” says Leslie Bobo, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Los Angeles. “Most of these items are canned right after being harvested, and they do not lose nutrients in the canning process.” Canned food can also be more accessible, and often more affordable, to those who don’t have access to fresh produce year-round, adds Bobo....

To buy: $26 (was $40); amazon.com. The holiday party-ready dress is made from 65 percent cotton and 35 percent polyester, so you can know you’re wearing breathable fabrics rather than something itchy like wool. Plus, it has a zipper closure, a timeless V-neckline, a tulip-style hemline, and an attached belt that you can choose to tie however you like. Most importantly, shoppers say all of these things about this dress combine to create a comfy fit and feel....

In our many years spent “researching” the world’s most perfect chocolate hazelnut spread, we discovered it’s possible to bake brownies using just two ingredients: Nutella and eggs. Simply beat the two together, drop them into a brownie pan, and bake. Would this extremely easy recipe actually work, or be filed away as another too-good-to-be-true Pinterest hack? Two-Ingredient Nutella Brownies The detailed recipe instructions couldn’t be simpler: Start by beating 4 whole eggs in a stand mixer for 6 to 8 minutes....

With dermatologist insight, we’re giving you the full DL on what sebum is, the major role it plays in our skin health, and how to find balance once and for all. What Is Sebum Anyway? Sebum is the oily substance produced by skin and, more specifically, by the sebaceous glands. “It is made up of fatty acids, waxes, and sugars that help protect your skin and keep it moisturized,” explains Marie Hayag, M....

Still, Thanksgiving tends to be a lot more fun if you’re not the host or head chef. If the hosting baton has been passed to you this year, and it’s now your responsibility to prep your household’s feast, we know your first instinct is to panic. “It always feels overwhelming and very stressful,” says Debi Lilly, owner and chief planner at A Perfect Event. “There are a lot of details that have to be fairly synchronized....

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These sorts of savings accounts work by allowing people to deposit money into accounts pre-tax, meaning they’re reducing the tax money taken out of each paycheck while setting aside money to specifically cover medical expenses. Until 2020, menstrual products were not officially recognized as medical care items, so people could not purchase them with HSA or FSA funds without risking a penalty. (The fight to change that had raged for years....

This Labor Day weekend only, the luxurious furniture and home decor brand McGee & Co. is offering shoppers a rare deal and knocking its prices down sitewide by up to 25 percent. The brand, known by most for being helmed by design duo Shea and Syd McGee, who star in their hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover, goes on sale less than a handful of times per year, so we immediately took notice—and inventory....

While some benefits have income limits, others can be used no matter what your family makes. So whether you’re just looking to upgrade your appliances—or you want to make updates that’ll add up to big energy savings for your entire home—here’s how you may be able to save big. Switch to electric appliances If you’re in the market for new appliances, you could score significant rebates on new electric stoves or cooktops, water heaters, and dryers—and even help covering any electrical work required to make the switch from gas to electric....

However, unless this is your forever home—and keep in mind that the status of a forever home can change in the blink of an eye due to a job relocation, change in marital status, and numerous other unforeseen factors—it’s wise to consider how your design moves may hurt your home’s value and lead to potential buyers lowballing a home offer or passing on your house. “If you need to sell your home, keep in mind that you’re selling something in which buyers can see themselves living in,’’ explains Kimberly Jay, a broker at Compass in New York City....

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