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When deciding the number and style of moving boxes to purchase, first consider what you’ll be packing. You’ll likely want an assortment of boxes in different sizes and shapes. It’s also essential to consider the sturdiness of the boxes you choose. For heavier items, you’ll want to have small, heavy-duty boxes with handles. When packing lightweight, oversized objects, you can safely use large boxes. In order to find the best moving boxes, we looked for a variety of options for different types of moves....

The selection of multipurpose home goods includes obvious options, like sofas that turn into beds for house guests and ottoman benches that double as storage chests. But there are also unexpected finds with clever designs. There’s a floor lamp with its own table that would look stylish beside a bed and a coffee table with hidden storage that doubles as a desk (a must for people who work from home and often end up seated at the couch)....

Why You Need to Toss Old Care Products Not only are all of those past-their-prime grooming products taking up valuable space in your medicine cabinet or makeup bag; using old tools and makeup could actually result in dangerous skin and eye irritations. In fact, a recent UK study found that 90 percent of beauty products—particularly sponge makeup blenders—are riddled with potentially “deadly superbugs,” including E.coli and Staphylococci. Exposure to these unwelcome bacteria (which thrive in damp environments—aka makeup sponges and lipstick tubes) can lead to things like skin infection and blood poisoning, at worst....

Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Colors for 2019 According to Houzz’s survey of more than 1,300 U.S. homeowners who are either in the process of, are planning to, or recently completed a kitchen project, 78 percent updated their cabinets as part of the remodel. And no surprises here—most homeowners are still choosing white cabinets (43 percent), which have held onto the top spot for the past three years. In second place is wood cabinets (25 percent), followed by gray cabinets (11 percent)....

Shoppers with arthritis, joint pain, and muscle strain love the cordless vacuum for its lightweight design and clever folding handle. Similar to other vacuums, the vacuum head can pivot 90 degrees from its upright position to a horizontal angle. However, the Orfeld stick takes it up a notch—the handle can also be folded inward, too, so you don’t have to get down on your knees or bend down to clean under furniture....

There are thousands of outdoor rugs and equally as many doormats ready for you to peruse at Target, but not every option is available to ship to the exact location where you’ll use it: your front door. We searched through all of the retailer’s options to pull together our favorite customer-loved doormats (with the most five-star ratings!) you can shop online. Because every home is different, these doormats have just about every style in mind....

Continue the Tour: Check out the Beautiful Primary Bedroom in the 2019 Real Simple Home Rainbow Toy Storage Shelves In the dual guest room/playroom, the Petersiks decided to install a set of shelves to stash display-worthy kids’ toys. The key: before visitors come over to stay in the guest room, take a few minutes to group the toys according to color. Corral small items together, like stashing colored pencils in small buckets, then arrange the items on the shelves in rainbow order....

To buy: $150 with coupon (was $425); amazon.com. The Whall vacuum cleans anything you throw at it, including pet hair and chip crumbs, thanks to its impressive suction abilities. The cordless vacuum is designed with three suction modes to customize your cleaning experience and is powered by a rechargeable battery that gives you up to 55 minutes of runtime. If you’re tackling dark areas, you’ll love that this vacuum has a row of LED lights on the front....

I immediately started searching for leather conditioners online and stumbled upon Leather Honey’s leather conditioner. It had great reviews and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so I decided to go for it. This $20 product completely transformed my leather sofa and banished my buyer’s remorse. To buy: $20; amazon.com. Here’s why I love Leather Honey’s leather conditioner: It’s easy to use. I was nervous to try a leather conditioner because there’s a chance any conditioner will discolor the leather....

A comforter has a defined look and weight, and sometimes it can feel too light or too heavy depending on the season. But one of the top benefits of a duvet is you can slip almost any insert inside, like the Utopia Bedding down alternative duvet insert. It’s made from 100 percent microfiber with a synthetic fiber fill—which means it’s a great option for people who are allergic to down feathers....

The Dash Miniature Rice Cooker can cook up to two cups of grains: Shoppers said that amount could feed someone who’s really hungry or two to three people as a side dish. It comes with a nonstick bowl, a glass lid, a plastic measuring cup, and a rice paddle. While the mini rice cooker is small enough to fit into most kitchen cabinets (it only measures 6.3 by 6.5 by 8....

The property is set among barns and lakes with views of soaring mountains, and it has enough square footage for the pair’s five young children. Brown had been hired at the beginning of the nearly three-year project in 2017, and since it was a new construction, she knew that it was possible to carry the family’s tastes into every little corner. They came across an image on Instagram from House 24, which featured a room lined with mint green bookshelves that served as inspiration for their own cozy hideaway....

The Saodimallsu pull-on oversized sweater has almost 7,700 five-star ratings and hundreds of perfect reviews. It’s popular because it’s designed with a 100 percent knit acrylic fabric (rather than wool that’s sometimes itchy), and it’s made to feel breathable to wear. Shoppers also love that the sweater is available in sizes S to XXL in 43 colors, so there are plenty of options to choose from. To buy: $43; amazon....

As with other special features touted by appliance manufacturers, the feature seems highly appealing until you realize you have no idea if or how you should be using it. Understandably so: Convection cooking is rarely mentioned in recipes or cookbooks. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly is a convection oven and whether or not using the setting makes a difference in your final product, this should help clear things up....