Then, we tested their limits: slamming them with medicine balls to assess durability; dousing them with a garden hose to see how well they repelled moisture; and smearing them with barbecue sauce and melted marshmallows to check how easy we could clean off outdoor cookout goop. Finally, each tester evaluated their product for its setup, comfort, support, adjustability, durability, and design. After testing these chairs, we sent them home with volunteers who used them in their outdoor living spaces for a month....

We evaluated numerous folding chair options on ease of setup and storage, comfort, and sturdiness. Our best overall pick, the Emma + Oliver Resin Folding Chair, is durable, lightweight, and features a removable waterproof seat pad. Here are the top folding chairs available online. When it comes to folding chairs, Emma + Oliver is hard to beat. Made of weatherproof thermoplastic resin with padded vinyl seats, this exceedingly durable and easy-to-clean set can be used both indoors and outside....

We researched and tested the most popular loft beds, evaluating ease of setup, sturdiness, value, and extra features like built-in storage. Our best overall pick is the Pottery Barn Kids Camp Loft Bed, with a durable wooden frame—which accommodates a full-size mattress—and a clever design that includes bookshelves. Here are the best loft beds. The kiln-dried solid wood frame uses tenon-and-groove construction for durability. It’s strong enough to support a full-size mattress and up to 500 pounds....

When researching the best outdoor projectors, we evaluated products for brightness, portability, connectivity, and ease of use. Our favorite outdoor projector, the Anker Nebula Solar Portable, comes with an internal battery that keeps it going for about three hours, powerful built-in speakers, and is simple to set up, thanks to autofocus and keystone correction (automatic alignment). Here are the best outdoor projectors. The 10,000-milliamp-hour battery provides enough power to run the Anker Nebula Solar for more than three hours, or you can plug it in for a marathon....

Our top pick, the Euhomy Compact Laundry Dryer, has a 9-pound capacity and utilizes reverse tumble action to keep your clothing fluffy and wrinkle-free. Below are the best portable dryers for an easy laundry day. This dryer is meant to simplify things. The LCD display makes it easy to operate, the sturdy handle makes it a breeze to move, and the wide-angle door opening makes loading and unloading clothes a simple process....

We researched and tested dozens of upholstery cleaners in The Lab and at home, rating each on its ease of setup, effectiveness, portability, noise level, and overall value. After analyzing our insights, we chose the Bissell SpotBot Pet Portable Deep Cleaner as our favorite upholstery cleaner, because it’s effective on a variety of stains, from salsa spills to crayon marks, and is easy to use and store. Below, the best upholstery cleaners for freshening up your favorite pieces, backed by our thorough testing and research....

To help you find the best solution for your needs, here are the best water testing kits available now. If you’re concerned about the safety of your drinking water, a water testing kit is an easy way to find out if there are contaminants in the water. According to the National Sanitation Foundation’s International’s Global Water Program, the primary contaminants found in drinking water are lead, arsenic, bacteria (coliform), cysts and viruses, chlorine, chloramine, chromium, fluoride, nitrates and nitrites, PFOA and PFOS, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)....

Albert Fouerti, CEO of Appliances Connection, points out that double ovens are a great match for “the home chef, who thoroughly loves to bake and create fantastic meals for family and friends.” He adds that large families will find meal preparation to be a breeze with two ovens going at the same time. The last group mentioned by Mr. Fouerti is entertainers. “A ‘keep warm’ setting with tons of oven space can take some pressure off the host....

Here are the best e-readers to consider. The eleventh-generation Kindle Paperwhite introduces major upgrades to the Kindle lineup, including improved lighting customization, faster charging, and a waterproof design. It’s our top recommendation based on this extensive feature set and ultra-portable build. If you enjoy audiobooks, you can sync the Paperwhite to headphones or speakers to listen to your books through Audible. It also has enough storage to house thousands of books to create your own virtual library....

Overall, our top pick for doors and windows is the Alutech Barracuda Roll Shutter, which is extremely durable and easy to deploy and can be ordered in custom colors to perfectly match your home’s exterior. Here are the best hurricane shutters. These shutters come with end retention bolts that eliminate the need for storm bars. You can choose manual or motorized options; either are easy to deploy when a storm is going to hit....

Our top pick is the Brabantia Ironing Board because it’s adjustable, has a child lock, and comes with a 10-year warranty. It also comes in a variety of colors. Here, the best ironing boards on the market. If you do a lot of ironing, you want a board built to last and handle repeated use. Enter the Brabantia Ironing Board. This board has everything you need to make the chore a little bit easier: The steel legs are reinforced with protective non-slip caps to keep your board from wobbling as you work your way through the laundry, and there’s a built-in resting spot for your iron so you can safely take breaks between clothing items....

Our top pick is the Dura-Trel Traditional Picnic Table, which comes in two sizes you can choose from to fit your needs—6 and 8 feet long—and is crafted from UV-protected vinyl, which requires very little maintenance. Here are the best picnic tables for every backyard budget. What do buyers say? 80+ Walmart reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. With a classic design that can seat up to six people, The Dura-Trel Traditional Picnic Table is our top pick....

We tested 15 of the top sink caddies in our tester’s kitchen for 25 hours, evaluating durability, flexibility, ease of care and cleaning, and value. Our winner, the Joseph Joseph Surface Sink Caddy, can hold several cleaning tools and supplies, has a finger-proof-resistant coating, and can be taken apart for easy cleaning. Backed by our testing, here are the best sink caddies for keeping your kitchen clean and organized. While some caddies are designed to conceal the sponges, this model leaves them out in the open to breathe....

Ashley Mecham, designer at Decorist, has some advice when it comes to making your ceiling a focal point and a true statement in your home. “Ceilings are a great place to add something unexpected while maintaining a balance with the room’s current colors” she notes. With the help of a few design experts, we found several ways a statement ceiling can transform a space, and asked the pros for their tips to get the look at home....

An effective stain remover should remove the majority of common household stains and boost your detergent’s performance. The Laundress Stain Solution is a highly praised liquid formula that can be applied directly to a stain. This gentle yet effective solution can be used on whites, colors, and even the most delicate fabrics. I put The Laundress Stain Solution to the test by using it on various stains and fabrics. Read on to see how it performed....

JodiJacobson / Getty Images From a safely secured ladder, check gutters and the lower roof for ice dams and eliminate as necessary. Be careful of ice when accessing the roof. Avoid going on the roof in the morning. Wait until the ice has melted, later in the afternoon. Check that the covers are still on the outside hose bibs (faucets) and that they have not iced up. Make sure that the yard is not pooling up with water....

What can you expect when using this innovative eufy robot vacuum and mop? In the simplest terms, it cleans your floors with a press of a button. When you set it up and turn it on (which is very easy, according to our tester), the machine automatically maps your home and stores that map in a user-friendly app, allowing you to control and modify everything from scheduling, spot cleaning, zone cleaning, and more....

Mow When It’s Dry As a rule, don’t mow the lawn when the grass is wet and never remove more than one-third of the leaf blade when mowing. Mow the yard only when the grass is dry. Wet grass is much more likely to form clumps than dry grass. Avoid mowing after rainstorms or early in the morning when dew remains on the ground. If you absolutely have to mow when the grass is wet and/or has become very long, clumping is likely to happen....

If you’re looking for high quality, heirloom furniture, you will need to consider other brands as you shop around, but IKEA furniture is certainly affordable, attractive, and provides the opportunity to be creative. Plus, IKEA increasingly offers higher-end furniture to appeal to shoppers of all income levels and tastes. You can buy unfinished furniture, or even mix and match parts to create your own customized furniture. The brand is so popular that an entire industry has developed around DIYs and hacks of IKEA products in an effort to help you customize your furniture even more....

Etiquette for a Brunch When you plan for a brunch get-together, consider serving the food buffet style. A buffet will keep you from jumping up and waiting on people like you would at a more formal dinner party. You can relax and enjoy having great conversations with your guests. Although there are no hard-and-fast rules for inviting people to a brunch, it’s always best to give the invitees enough time to add the party to their schedule....