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I Tested the Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum, and I Understand Why It's One of the Best-Selling Cordless Sticks Out There

Its cleaning performance is impressive across every surface, but like most vacuums, it isn't without its flaws

Homes & Gardens

Finally, Smart Home Tech You Don’t Have to Hide – Marble, Metal, and High-End Finishes Are Redefining the Modern Home

Speakers crafted out of marble and smart light finishes to suit every interior are some of the many design-led innovations unveiled at ISE Barcelona this week

Homes & Gardens

Built-In, Custom-Fit Soundbars Are the Next Big Home Audio Trend – Here’s Why Experts Are Divided

At ISE Barcelona, I'm seeing first-hand how wonderfully bespoke tech blends into the home, but is it future-proof?

Homes & Gardens

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I Tested the Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL Brilliant – It's a Dream on Hard Floors, With an Extra-Wide Floorhead and Strong Suction

This bagged vacuum is designed to clean hard floors, and hard floors only

Homes & Gardens

Bass So Loud That It Vibrated My Walls – I Tested the Hisense AX5140Q Soundbar and Surround System, and It's Loud and Effective

This full surround system is great for big sound lovers

Homes & Gardens

I Tested the Budget-Friendly Hisense HS2100 Soundbar – Its Room-Filling Audio Far Exceeded My Expectations

The included subwoofer delivers deep, immersive, thunderous bass

Homes & Gardens

This Dyson Heater Kept Me So Warm in Freezing Temperatures When My Boiler Broke Down – and Will Also Keep You Cool in Summer

Our home tech editor is also a fan of this year-round multi-use appliance

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I Tried the ‘Slow Vacuuming’ Trend and Picked Up Triple the Dust Than Usual (Yes, I Have the Numbers to Prove It)

Slow vacuuming is now officially my new favourite deep cleaning method for floors

Homes & Gardens

This $89 Budget Air Purifier Performs Like a Premium Model, Clearing Smells and Pet Dander Fast

This budget pick does the job just fine and is great for those with pets and a small home

Homes & Gardens

3 Low-Effort Cleaning Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying In 2026 to Save Time and Energy

Get on board with these simple tips and tricks

Homes & Gardens

3 Easy Organizing Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying in 2026 to Stop Clutter Build-Up

These are the tricks worth trying in the New Year

Homes & Gardens

The Self-Drying Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex Vacuum-Mop Banishes Spills in Seconds

It's an excellent hard floor cleaner, but a disappointing carpet vacuum

Homes & Gardens

The Dreame H15 Pro Heat Vacuum-Mop's Hot Water Feature Is a Game-Changer for Floors, but the 'AI' Arm Didn't Impress

The vacuum-mop combo is a strong wet cleaner for heavily-soiled floors and stubborn stains

Homes & Gardens

I Banished Messy ‘Cable Spaghetti’ Behind My TV with a Simple $11 Velcro Sleeve that Instantly Elevated My Living Room

Tech experts reveal it is more than just an aesthetic fix

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Pros Reveal 3 Ways to Easily Get Pine Needles Out of Carpets and Rugs Without Ruining Your Vacuum

It's best to avoid using your vacuum altogether, experts urge

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‘Finally, a Smart Doorbell That’s Actually Smart’ – I’m Upgrading to the Newest Ring Battery Doorbell Pro with $70 Off This Black Friday

It's worth the switch for its pro-level features

Homes & Gardens

I Tested the Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum – It Performed Better than Every Single Vacuum Cleaner I've Ever Tested

I've just found my new favorite vacuum cleaner

Homes & Gardens

I Tested the Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum and Loved How It Instantly Cleans Hard Floors and Makes Light Work of Stubborn Pet Hair

Dyson's only canister vacuum is mostly a breeze to use, but struggles on thick carpets

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I Tested the Affordable Shark PowerPro Pet in a Busy Animal Shelter and Was Surprised by its Strong Performance on Fur and Real-World Debris

It's one of the most intuitive vacuums I've used

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I Tested the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, and I'm Blown Away by Its Incredible Detail and Hyper-Realistic Surround Sound

TV, movies, and music all sound phenomenal – this is one of the best single soundbars you can buy

Homes & Gardens

I Tested the Budget-Friendly Fire TV Soundbar Plus and Loved Its Surprising Depth and Volume – Even If It Can't Compete with the Premium Alternatives

It's an excellent choice if you want elevated sound without breaking the bank

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I Tested the Affordable Yamaha True X Bar 40A, and I Love its Rich Sound Clarity and Balance – It's Punching Above its Price Point

It's the best-value soundbar we've tested so far and sets up in just two minutes

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I Tested the Plug-and-Play Yamaha True X Bar 50A – It Delivers Some of the Loudest, Most Booming Bass I've Enjoyed at Home

The soundbar and subwoofer combo is a force to be reckoned with

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Don’t wait till Black Friday! This classic Dyson V8 powerhouse cordless is the cheapest it's been all year, with $240 off

Grab it now for premium power without the premium cost

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Should you open windows this winter? Air quality experts warn it's a vital winter 2025 maintenance task you should never skip

Even when the weather turns cold, you should be keeping your home feeling fresh and ventilated

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