When you open your box, you may find a handful of attachments. Most vacuums will come with a crevice tool, at the very least, which is narrow and meant for picking up a mess in a corner or tight area. Other attachments include an upholstery tool, pet hair tool, combination tool, stair tool, and extension wand, which can all add to your vacuum's effectiveness and portabil

We also struggled to reverse the doors on these machines. The screws were very hard to reinstall, and a trip to the hardware store for longer screws was necessary. We recommend asking an installation expert to complete this task for you to avoid any frustrat

As someone who's only worked remotely and has lived in one-bedroom apartments, I know the struggle of optimizing a small space. I also know how it feels for your home office to share the same space as your living room or bedroom. It's all about finding the right-sized furniture, and in particular, a desk that's Small Apartment Interior Design Game Guide|Https://Smallspacenest.Com/-space frien

Like other stick vacuums, Kenmore’s Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum can turn into a handheld version. We found that it picks up pet hair pretty well, too, which is a real, true signal of vacuum effectiveness, as we said ab

She has additionally tested a handful of models right at home, and is continually reaching for her Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum these days to clean everyday messes in her home. She's lived in two apartments, and a split-level house with a little one and so many sta

If you or someone in your household has mobility-related disabilities or trouble bending over, try to consider a vacuum that’s lighter, easy to lift overhead, and does not require you to hold onto a power button continuously while clean

While furry slippers like these are hard to clean, they still look brand new after months of wear and tear and are ultimately very well made. We wear these outside on our front porch and driveway, but stay away as best we can from grass or dirt that could stain the fur to help their longev

The whole set-up also includes a built-in faucet for pre-treating stains in the drum of the washer, a deep-fill setting that I activate for larger loads, and a hamper-style door on the dryer that's great for folding clot

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Our tester used this level for a living room refresh that included aligning built-ins around a big window, hanging shelves , and aligning furniture. It works for all those tasks, but some of them take more effort than they would with a self-leveling tool like our best with tripod p

When selecting a laser level, it’s important to consider accuracy. Basic DIY projects like hanging some curtains or artwork don’t require the highest level of accuracy, but more complicated projects like installing a wall won’t come out right if your level isn’t accur

When I was an automotive mechanic, I relied on a large Maglite with a powerful xenon bulb and heavy D-cell batteries, and a gooseneck penlite. But when brighter and lighter LED flashlights became available, I switched to rechargeable flashlights and never looked b

* Design: We started by evaluating each flashlight's overall shape, size, and weight to determine how well they would work for different purposes, such as everyday carry, job sites, camping, and emergenc

For this story, she tested about 20 pairs of slippers (some for over two years), evaluating each one on comfort, durability, quality, warmth, and overall value. She also used our thorough testing insights from nearly 80 pairs of slippers our team has tested (so far) to choose nine favori

Of all the cycles that the washer has, we found the 15-minute fast-wash and the heavy-duty cycles to be most helpful for tackling a never-ending pile of laundry from a newborn baby. (The heavy-duty one, especially, was great at cleaning diapers with minimal staining with no odors left behi

We used this level to hang picture frames, keeping them perfectly level and in line, and also tried out the protractor function to check staircase angle and uniformity. When we accidentally dropped it, we just put it right back to work with no noticeable effe

We used this self-leveling laser kit on all sorts of projects around the house, including hanging artwork, centering fixtures, and aligning other indoor wall decor. It’s accurate, consistent, and stable, without any guesswork invol

I use a pod version of my favorite liquid laundry detergents ( All Free Clear and Dreft ), dropping the pod at the bottom of the tub , then loading in my items. Instead of fabric softener, I opt to use dryer sheets in the dryer—but you can also use wool dryer balls to soften your clothes in the dryer, or purchase a Downy Ba