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If you’ve done your research, you’re familiar with popular vacuum brands Shark and Dyson. Dyson has been a fan favorite for years with its highly recognizable purple color and powerful suction. Shark is not a newcomer to the cleaning scene, but it’s gaining popularity due to its design-focused vacuums and more affordable prices. Which vacuum is right for you? We put six popular Shark and Dyson vacuums head-to-head in several studio and at-home tests to find out....

If you’ve been curious about shiplap installation in your home, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start nailing wood planks to your kitchen walls on a whim. When we toured the home of photographer Stacy K. Allen, the blogger behind Mountainside Home, and spotted the meticulously-placed DIY shiplap throughout, we had to ask for her top design secrets. Insider Shiplap Tips “Some people just use plywood....

In fact, the retailer has already dropped hundreds of cooling and breathable mattress deals ahead of the long weekend with discounts of up to 70 percent on top brands like Serta, Lucid, Tempur-Pedic, Purple, and Casper—to name a few. We’re talking over $550 in savings here, so you might want to start shopping now. Classic Brands Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress, From $197 (was from $230) Nectar Gel Memory Foam Mattress, From $399 (was from $499) Casper Sleep Wave Foam Mattress, From $897 (was from $1,495) Olee Sleep Omega Gel-Infused Hybrid Mattress, From $161 (was from $540) Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Prima Memory Foam Mattress, From $1,499 (was from $1,999) Tuft & Needle Mint Adaptive Foam Mattress, From $595 (was from $745) Lucid Memory Foam Mattress, From $294 (was from $334) Zinus Green Tea Cooling Hybrid Full Mattress, $250 (was $269) Purple Mattress, From $1,249 (was from $1,399) Serta Sheepless Night Memory Foam Mattress, From $449 (was from $499) Lucid Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, From $339 with coupon (was from $478) Best Price Gel Memory Foam Mattress, From $180 (was from $289)...

If you haven’t tried anything from the brand yet, its skincare is beloved by bold names like Meghan Markle and Drew Barrymore, along with Real Simple’s own editors. Tatcha’s Rice Polish has legions of fans, and shoppers speak with the same enthusiasm about the Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment, which smoothes wrinkles and brightens circles both instantly and, gradually, permanently. “Have never seen this dramatic improvement with any other product (and I’ve tried them all),” writes one shopper....

To buy: $65; amazon.com. The indoor pizza oven has top and bottom heating elements that can be individually controlled with a switch so that you can heat food from both or just one side for excellent results. The nonstick baking pan continuously rotates in a circle for even heating, and the manual timer “dings” to let you know your meal is ready—it will also immediately shut off to prevent overheating....

Create a Luxurious Guest Room Channel what you love about a great bed and breakfast with basics that include an iron, spare hangers, and an alarm clock, says interior designer Young Huh. Bonus points for water, a box of chocolates or mints, and a note with your Wi-Fi password. Overnight guests will appreciate a no-fuss setup of hand sanitizer, hand cream, and other toiletries just in case they forgot theirs. To prevent guests from stumbling over suitcases, Joanna Goddard of A Cup of Jo suggests keeping a luggage rack in the guest room....

And yet, the interior was a different story. The house has a small footprint, and its original layout was far from efficient—which was made to feel more cramped with lots of stone work and dark colors. The living room did happen to have vaulted ceilings, though, it just needed to show them off more. “We knew the doors, windows, paint, and color scheme were going to play a huge role in this project,” DeSanti continues....

The Kitchen Cabinets Before Before the makeover, the kitchen cabinets had dated wood cabinet fronts. To start, the siblings added wood trim to the plain slab cabinet fronts to give them a Shaker style look. Once dry, they used the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation Kit in a greige (aka, gray-beige) paint color to modernize the wood cabinets. The Kitchen Cabinets After After the budget-friendly refresh, this outdated kitchen is completely transformed. If you’re debating whether you should paint your own kitchen cabinets, Yolo has one tip: “Go for it!...

Baking family recipes and new favorites is a treat with the Pyrex casserole dish. Made of good-quality tempered glass, the baking dish is durable enough to withstand both hot and cold temperatures, making it ideal to cook in the oven and store food within the freezer. The glass design also lets you keep an eye on the cooking process, ensuring that your food is baked thoroughly, every time. And when you’re ready to take it out, it has large handles to make the process as smooth as possible....

Curling iron options run the gamut from traditional clamp models to clampless wands to automated irons that create perfect curls at the touch of a button. To determine which type is right for you, take the advice of Katelyn Ellsworth, a natural color and extension specialist and the founder of San Diego-based salon The Roslyn: “Get a tool that you will actually use. Learn how to use it correctly, and your hair will always look great....

Whether you’re shopping for an immediate project or just planning for the future, we enlisted some experts to guide you through the 12 most common types of floor tiles and wall tiles. Find out which tiles are best for every type of home project to ensure you’ll love your remodel for years to come. When shopping, Castellano recommends checking the ceramic tile lot number to ensure you have a clean, uniform end result....

The key to finding comfortable high heels is looking beyond aesthetics to certain structural characteristics. For instance, while stilettos and pumps have a visual appeal, you’re more likely to find comfort in shoes with a lower, wider heel. Anyone who’s ever worn heels knows this from experience, but it’s also backed up by Dr. Hillary Brenner, DPM, PC, who we tapped for insights on how to pick out heels that won’t leave your feet blistered and sore....

Make your mom and grandma smile this Mother’s Day—even if you waited until the last minute to do your gift shopping—with these thoughtful and unique gifts for her. There are presents that pamper, sentimental trinkets, pretty jewels, and much more, so there’s bound to be something special for mom. And if you don’t find something that feels perfect, you can explore even more options through the retailer’s Mother’s Day shop, which features gift ideas at every price point....

In the living room, the story is about mixing color, pattern, scale, and texture. Dabito paired chunky pieces of furniture (the sofa, the fat-leg coffee table) with delicate sculptural lamps and simple sisal shades. All the different textures—the sofa’s weave, the jute rug, that nubby mushroom ottoman—look cozy and cool. To make the back porch feel like an extension of the home, Dabito continued the bold patterns and colors outdoors....