<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home Sat, 02 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I’m officially saying goodbye to the salon and expensive professional treatments because this easy-to-use at-home IPL device from Ulike has completely transformed my hair removal routine in just three weeks. ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/im-saying-goodbye-to-the-salon-heres-why-im-committing-to-at-home-ipl-treatment-with-this-easy-to-use-device-from-ulike oo2TXu4eRMGi9qUdipPYdg Sat, 02 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:46:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this portable solar generator and it managed to bring power to places my home solar system couldn't reach ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-portable-solar-generator-managed-to-restore-power-to-the-places-my-home-solar-system-couldnt-reach riVeucp8c9xmYjTnPsGCeG Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy new chairs — this $20 Amazon slipcover hack made mine look brand new ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/dont-buy-new-chairs-this-usd20-amazon-slipcover-hack-made-mine-look-brand-new dtKPZakSpX9xSKL8vjYyTE Sat, 02 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 great Mother's Day gifts for the dog mom in your life — all under $30 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/12-great-mothers-day-gifts-for-the-dog-mom-in-your-life-all-under-usd30 WdHDuGK5KFus8BWvLpgjiV Sat, 02 May 2026 06:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop spending a fortune on expensive lawn treatments: These 7 genius budget-friendly hacks will give you a stunning green yard using simple tricks like recycling kitchen coffee grounds and a 5-minute fix for bare patches ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/7-budget-hacks-for-a-stunning-green-lawn-and-some-of-them-are-free hAgMqXGnMRkVrMW2od2NXD Sat, 02 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:41:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Coffee Lab: What will get the Tamp of Approval? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/the-coffee-lab ejPv7PrRsNceFYAuuQGbLR Fri, 01 May 2026 13:46:29 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:35:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nespresso’s budget-friendly coffee machine + milk frother — and it’s my favorite pod machine yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/nespresso-citiz-aeroccino-review gMaC6qxD8EK5XitqUoqDoh Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 Walmart finds that will upgrade your backyard this summer up to 50% off — patio furniture, string lights, fire pits and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/12-walmart-finds-that-will-upgrade-your-backyard-without-breaking-your-budget e6EZmNa6iBW4ApaRjRCPb6 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:15 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:26:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is basically giving away smart home devices — 19 deals from Blink, Fire TV, Echo and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-is-basically-giving-away-smart-home-devices-19-deals-from-blink-fire-tv-echo-and-more L63RZUvAQTYbHZKcBFuCwN Fri, 01 May 2026 10:48:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why aren't my irises blooming? 5 common causes and how to fix them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-arent-my-irises-blooming-5-common-causes-and-how-to-fix-them k3vpyShNtPSZ8WSmw3Fuoi Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Amazon and IKEA — I just found a $14 stylish raised bed planter at a retailer you might not be checking ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/forget-amazon-and-ikea-i-just-found-a-usd14-stylish-raised-bed-planter-at-a-retailer-you-might-not-be-checking b2JyggercbsFq59BBbXbBj Fri, 01 May 2026 09:50:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ AeroPress is so much easier to use than you think — here's why it's my favorite manual coffee maker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/aeropress-is-so-much-easier-to-use-than-you-think-heres-why-its-my-favorite-manual-coffee-maker 63r4pLVJUDn4ZwpYihvpKC Fri, 01 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I 'employed myself' to spring clean my home — and it might just be the perfect motivation hack ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-employed-myself-to-spring-clean-my-home-and-it-might-just-be-the-perfect-motivation-hack CTiFC3D9WxG3eck66Guz7f Fri, 01 May 2026 06:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop mowing your lawn this way — an expert says you could be killing your grass ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/stop-mowing-your-lawn-this-way-an-expert-says-you-could-be-killing-your-grass gvsQWrhn3XWaEiQ5nopbNf Fri, 01 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Dyson Airwrap i.d. Curly + Coily on my hair — the hype is completely justified ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-was-skeptical-about-the-dyson-airwrap-i-d-curly-coily-two-months-later-im-a-convert khcZVS5gQ9aJQyQJ7tGfA7 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:04:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 19 Amazon grill deals to jumpstart barbecue season — save up to 33% on Weber, Traeger and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/17-amazon-grill-deals-to-jumpstart-barbecue-season-save-up-to-33-percent-on-weber-traeger-and-more 9t3wobvjMxLjjymQgCWNkD Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:22:32 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve saved thousands on laser hair removal by using this at-home IPL device — I've been testing it for 3 months and here are my thoughts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ulike-air-10-review nDmDiyeTguK4Uw9smpWkwj Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:06:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just found 12 IKEA items to instantly spruce up my porch this summer — all under $25 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ive-just-found-12-ikea-items-to-instantly-spruce-up-my-porch-this-summer-all-under-usd25 sAYhaequqYJRHb3DrdgCcg Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch the magic unfold: How adding 1 kitchen waste product to hydrangeas will guarantee deep blue blooms ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/watch-the-magic-unfold-how-adding-1-kitchen-waste-product-to-hydrangeas-will-guarantee-deep-blue-blooms bvcuV3rgZUV59tEA87aGiD Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:43:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $8 Amazon find is a perfect solution to the one backyard chore everyone hates (and the birds will thank you) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-usd8-amazon-find-is-a-perfect-solution-to-the-one-backyard-chore-everyone-hates-and-the-birds-will-thank-you z9LR6Y8kZfPdE9mwG2NKsA Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:12:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 16 Mother's Day gifts for outdoorsy moms that they’ll actually use: My favorite trail-tested picks from $24 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/16-mothers-day-gifts-for-outdoorsy-moms-that-theyll-actually-use-my-favorite-trail-tested-picks-from-usd24 XiuJo9ZGzFQcMLuxbrr59R Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Expert reveals the one solar panel mistake costing you money — and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/expert-reveals-the-one-solar-panel-mistake-costing-you-money-and-how-to-fix-it BqGNnhA9ArtDEB89jFks8F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 2 ornithologists about the surprising way hummingbirds use spatial memory to find feeders — and how to attract more of them to your yard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/the-hummingbird-highway-the-surprising-way-hummingbirds-find-feeders yNnUMqj7QMdhrxmHGFYgy9 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave myself a $100 budget for a total home refresh — these 7 Amazon finds nailed it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-gave-myself-a-usd100-budget-for-a-total-home-refresh-these-7-amazon-finds-nailed-it avZvgoipcnbrtJY96V2B3W Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 12 IKEA Mother's Day gifts under $50 your mom will actually use this year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-found-12-ikea-mothers-day-gifts-under-usd50-your-mom-will-actually-use-this-year hpx5WFTFVbu8MJ7Q5v2JDZ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I decided to upgrade my boring living room with Govee’s largest smart light yet, and I was shocked when it turned my plain white ceiling into a massive, vibrant display that completely changed the entire atmosphere of my home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-just-installed-govees-largest-smart-light-yet-and-it-turned-my-boring-living-room-ceiling-into-a-giant-display ahKiPoWSW5n9vzqmJW5tzT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:01:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 25 affordable Walmart finds to make your backyard feel like a retreat — now up to 50% off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/17-affordable-walmart-finds-to-make-your-backyard-feel-like-a-retreat-now-up-to-50-percent-off NgcSV6AFqRqog4JMCkdtAR Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson’s new $849 Find+Follow Purifier Cool uses an intelligent AI vision system to track your every move and direct fresh air exactly where you stand— and the company promises it won’t spy on you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/dyson-just-released-an-air-purifier-with-a-very-clever-feature-and-heres-why-i-cant-wait-to-try-it n8tQx7UT5ZT9mBCokHvNp9 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:52:13 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:22:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are my tomato plant leaves turning yellow? 5 steps to save your harvest ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-are-my-tomato-plant-leaves-turning-yellow-5-steps-to-save-your-harvest VVNaYEnCBLRaUnYNmz5adN Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 warning signs you have an ant infestation in your home — pest experts reveal what to look for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/3-warning-signs-you-have-an-ant-infestation-in-your-home-pest-experts-reveal-what-to-look-for Rd3hwMn4xNKGBRrPhvdUnG Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:35:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Patagonia’s secret spring sale is packed with deals — here are my 13 favorite styles up to 50% off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/patagonias-secret-spring-sale-is-packed-with-deals-here-are-my-13-favorite-styles-up-to-50-percent-off ie5mbH5gz7U7Ko6xa8k8m Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Most gardeners make the mistake of only mowing their grass, but performing a 'deep scarification' this May is the only way to ensure water and nutrients actually reach the soil before the ground hardens in the summer sun ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/want-a-lush-lawn-for-summer-dont-skip-this-one-crucial-step-in-may gKXRigYEceos8ngFkbWYX7 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:46 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Birdfy 4K Feeder is tough on squirrels, but I got better video from a feeder that’s $100 less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/the-birdfy-4k-feeder-is-tough-on-squirrels-but-i-got-better-video-from-a-feeder-thats-usd100-less RK3Jf5LqiE62gW7thXqzsn Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:19:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roundup lawsuit hits Supreme Court — here are 6 alternatives to kill weeds in your yard without toxic chemicals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/roundup-lawsuit-hits-supreme-court-but-here-are-6-glyphosate-alternatives-to-protect-your-yard-without-toxic-chemicals yZabNDgGHaZge8a7YKLbtn Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:05:20 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best KitchenAid stand mixer is discounted for Mother's Day — 7 deals I’d buy with up to 30% off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/the-best-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-is-discounted-for-mothers-day-7-deals-id-buy-with-up-to-30-percent-off b3jrTvhPVH5fLcPVkTA9T6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 clever alternatives for disposing of yard waste at home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/5-clever-alternatives-for-disposing-of-yard-waste-at-home RK8az8RXyw2D6RyeZszerW Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Peace lily not blooming? This secret kitchen scrap will help it flower ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/stop-throwing-out-this-kitchen-scrap-its-a-secret-ingredient-to-beautiful-peace-lily-flowers CJSzKuYyYJbHjfEYd7Cx7K Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the $249 Shark NeverChange air purifier for one month to fight sudden seasonal allergies, and its real-time pollen detection and HEPA filtration noticeably reduced home dust and helped me sleep better according to my Oura Ring data ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-bought-an-air-purifier-to-help-tackle-pollen-this-allergy-season-heres-what-ive-noticed-in-the-first-month-of-using-it 8e5qXcAJnjKWQN4hedH4N3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 21 best Wayfair Way Day deals to shop before midnight — save up to 80% on home and garden favorites ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/21-best-wayfair-way-day-deals-to-shop-before-midnight-save-up-to-80-percent-on-home-and-garden-favorites 2iufzcD4JxPNWsDib2jmwi Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon patio and garden refresh under $100 — these are the best cheap finds for your outdoor space ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/amazon-patio-and-garden-finds-these-are-the-only-garden-deals-under-usd100-id-buy cUua2uoXc8puszrKSXpvn4 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:49:55 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The gross truth about your toilet brush and how often you should change it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/how-often-should-you-change-your-toilet-brush-to-keep-it-hygienic S9GoqKMhtSvTsLojwVjySa Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:56:18 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:18:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $50 IKEA outdoor table doubles as smart storage — and it's perfect for tiny patios ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-usd50-ikea-outdoor-table-doubles-as-smart-storage-and-its-perfect-for-tiny-patios NrDg5NbSL73aga7cr8ggUi Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:14:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Secretlab’s more affordable Magnus Evo standing desk for six months and I don’t miss the Magnus Pro’s all-metal desktop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-office/secretlab-magnus-evo-review QFjcpXE6PNBtD74daXEFob Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5-minute upgrade: How to connect your Ring doorbell to Alexa routines ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-used-alexa-routines-to-supercharge-my-ring-doorbell-heres-how-you-can-too qS9VeQ7fX62XDHZxBqqUYj Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop buying the wrong soil — experts reveal the difference between topsoil and garden soil ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/stop-buying-the-wrong-soil-experts-reveal-the-difference-between-topsoil-and-garden-soil AnyK8PVfYxt2G4bnJgbCwV Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing the Roborock QV 35S for a month — here are 3 things I like and 1 thing I don't ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ive-been-testing-the-roborock-qv-35s-for-a-month-here-are-3-things-i-like-and-1-thing-i-dont ts7bEGxz6FtKWBQfdUEpAn Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I opened up my backyard to the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2, and here's my honest verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-opened-up-my-backyard-to-the-kiwibit-bird-feeder-2-and-heres-my-honest-verdict PpSkrwjyhU9aFACXDZmauK Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested a smart office chair that takes the guesswork out of ergonomics but it doesn’t come cheap ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-office/hbada-x7-review 4BL5z93N2Aq2TUoWMKvHRH Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Entries are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/entries-are-now-open-for-the-toms-guide-smart-home-awards-2026 8YdczPWhiZgJVQ2ixFL7SH Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 secrets to a lawn that’s greener than your neighbor's ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/11-secrets-to-a-lawn-thats-greener-than-your-neighbors Ad8tgm5wMWfP54sVhKbBEU Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:12:52 +0000