<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Homes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/homes Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tried this genius money-saving hack to give my plants a boost — all you need is a box of matches ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-this-genius-money-saving-hack-to-give-my-plants-a-boost-all-you-need-is-a-box-of-matches 32LJdWMmh79y76W2gzYT64 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Philips Skylight arrived with an expensive price tag — here are some cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/the-philips-skylight-arrived-with-an-expensive-price-tag-here-are-some-cheaper-alternatives-that-wont-break-the-bank fA5qCU998UkAi6gWcdaLKU Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:43:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 6 months testing this 50-pint dehumidifier — it wasn't quite what I expected ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/pro-breeze-50-pint-dehumidifier-review XbFotqiqyTmZApRXYnVcY5 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:44:44 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:44:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson’s 2-in-1 purifier fan is the perfect way to beat the summer heat — except for one major flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/dyson-find-follow-purifier-cool-pc3-review VDfUQWh2E5wJwej25pb5YX Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:43:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I made a DIY mini garden for free — all you need is this simple kitchen item ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-made-a-diy-mini-garden-for-free-all-you-need-is-this-simple-kitchen-item ArhxACUVbuAL3gdVHgN2X8 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Narwal Flow impressed me with its performance —but I wish it were easier to use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/narwal-flow-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review ydTSbneKntnpuuV8bkgkoa Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my tomato plant wilting? 5 common causes and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-is-my-tomato-plant-wilting-5-common-causes-and-how-to-fix-it 4zhRCbtxZsYcocitZmysbX Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Going camping this summer? These are the 12 affordable IKEA buys you didn't know you needed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/going-camping-this-summer-these-are-the-12-affordable-ikea-buys-you-didnt-know-you-needed Qo8WJTQ5TFY2s8smjGTKJ6 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roborock's new robot lawnmower has some incredibly smart features — but here's one I'm really excited about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/roborocks-new-robot-lawnmower-has-some-incredibly-smart-features-but-heres-one-im-really-excited-about s3rXCDjwr7gZkpm4YXrhKf Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to sharpen a lawn mower blade in 5 simple steps (and save your grass) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/how-to-sharpen-a-lawn-mower-blade-in-5-simple-steps-and-save-your-grass vgFiEW75rtUiH5gbKy583Z Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to grill like a pro? A Michelin star chef reveals his secret to perfect grilling — and I've been doing it all wrong ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/want-to-grill-like-a-pro-a-michelin-star-chef-reveals-his-secret-to-perfect-grilling-and-ive-been-doing-it-all-wrong RWDbuuUzhXqKgfdDrvbYGg Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why gardeners are sprinkling grill ash on their plants (it's not as surprising as it sounds) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-gardeners-are-sprinkling-grill-ash-on-their-plants-its-not-as-surprising-as-it-sounds tZSZRaAEnYanEDvtugkbfC Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:27:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rosemary plant turning brown? Start with the "scratch test" to save it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/rosemary-plant-turning-brown-start-with-the-scratch-test-to-save-it dKeF5Ew3KXpcMruY9LhDbd Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent $25 on a garden must-have that waters my plants naturally — saving me the effort ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-just-spent-usd25-on-a-garden-must-have-that-waters-my-plants-naturally-saving-me-the-effort oCkRwhRgwUDP9wpatXX9SP Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I discovered this $10 IKEA tool — and it will help you keep cool without breaking the budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-found-this-usd10-ikea-tool-in-the-smart-home-section-thatll-help-you-keep-cool-without-breaking-the-budget 5igyjUeaFwxdi3J6DVo9kn Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why marigolds are the best companion flower for a pest-free vegetable garden (especially tomatoes) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-marigolds-are-the-best-companion-flower-for-a-pest-free-vegetable-garden-especially-tomatoes nkgmKdmRfFwpWtcXh732f8 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Transition to summer with these 12 vibrant home decor items from Oliver Bonas — all under £99 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/transition-to-summer-with-these-12-vibrant-home-decor-items-from-oliver-bonas-all-under-gbp99 bGFQ6mt8ELtjovgRmY2eJm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a 'night flush' on my home to beat the heatwave — and it works like a charm for keeping things cool ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-perform-a-night-flush-on-my-home-to-beat-the-heatwave-throughout-summer-and-it-works-a-treat-for-keeping-cool bC8giwJGha9Rfy9Mk98PTk Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:26:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 12 M&S home decor pieces that are perfect for summer — all under £50 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-found-12-m-and-s-home-decor-pieces-that-are-perfect-for-summer-all-under-gbp50 x7eGhL49avKgKQJjmakEbk Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to use an overlooked kitchen scrap in their compost — and it’s not eggshells ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-use-an-overlooked-kitchen-scrap-in-their-compost-and-its-not-eggshells UzVCn5BDMf2boS4VrzfmRT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:13:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 12 IKEA storage ideas are my go-to for budget-friendly space-saving ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/these-12-ikea-storage-ideas-are-my-go-to-for-budget-friendly-space-saving DQXpoYxzh2QBriDuFp5NY9 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 10-minute gardening routine has made a huge difference to my outdoor space — here's why I do it every evening ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-10-minute-gardening-routine-has-made-a-huge-difference-to-my-outdoor-space-heres-why-i-do-it-every-evening KAtXY2TtzSCdJDyaKDF7jn Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Eufy Omni S2 and it excels in just about everything, except this one thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-tested-the-eufy-omni-s2-and-it-excels-in-just-about-everything-except-this-one-thing KWZdpg9u7JkJ2WGk6T622S Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are my spider plant leaves drooping? The quick 3-step checklist to get your plant standing tall again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/spider-plant-leaves-drooping-the-quick-3-step-checklist-to-get-your-plant-standing-tall-again LwHn8Nz4dWTk8yZMKTjar6 Sun, 31 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to double your tomato harvest — the 3-step pruning system for massive yields ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-are-my-tomato-plant-leaves-turning-yellow-5-steps-to-save-your-harvest-clone dbi7mJCsyUQKi5wMmeFMqF Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $7 grilling hack will give you the perfect hot dogs — and I can't believe how easy it is ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-usd7-grilling-hack-will-give-you-the-perfect-hot-dogs-and-i-cant-believe-how-easy-it-is aqYzuJHyJVuVbaTrXsDqXh Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 12 home decor deals that'll elevate your space on a budget — all under $99 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-found-12-home-decor-deals-thatll-elevate-your-space-on-a-budget-all-under-usd99 qAFXs4Q2EJD8y7apUKgYoa Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a '30-minute garden reset' and it's totally transformed my outdoor space just in time for summer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-a-30-minute-garden-reset-and-its-totally-transformed-my-outdoor-space-just-in-time-for-summer eiSUiCDKGQ5ciGkfTXnZ4g Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:23:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upgrade your grilling — 12 essential buys reduced at Amazon right now (save up to 50%) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/upgrade-your-grilling-12-essentials-buys-reduced-at-amazon-right-now-save-up-to-50-percent n8hqWnE87QRLERh5GjdRv5 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:32:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grow your tomatoes the Mediterranean way: Top tips from an Italian farmer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/im-going-to-be-trying-these-top-4-tips-to-get-my-tomatoes-tasting-as-if-they-were-grown-in-italy-after-an-italian-farmer-shared-why-i-shouldnt-rush-the-land 2C8ne7ky3pUVidJVjZX7NT Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:40 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:24:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 IKEA outdoor furniture finds to transform your garden this summer from $34 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/these-are-my-12-favorite-ikea-outdoor-furniture-finds-thatll-transform-your-garden-for-summer DpWK9LGDLpKYxvYyvXCasD Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the '70/30 rule' to bring my yard back to life this summer — and it's taken away a lot of stress ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-the-70-30-rule-to-bring-my-yard-back-to-life-this-summer-and-its-taken-away-a-lot-of-stress vQaozfUXPXZT3o3PwW7wCd Tue, 26 May 2026 09:38:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get Grillin' with Tom's Guide is back! Your 2026 guide to the perfect backyard barbecue ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/get-grillin-week-2026 skFWfwNNgoaxqXECfNotcd Tue, 26 May 2026 08:16:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The hidden ways carpet beetles get inside your home — and how to spot them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/where-do-carpet-beetles-come-from fK8Z3sJEV8hUEBYzYBhh5 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried 'chaos decluttering' for the ultimate spring clean — here's why I wish I'd done it sooner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-tried-chaos-decluttering-for-the-ultimate-spring-clean-and-heres-why-i-wish-id-done-it-sooner oc98HaWHVAgsPEC4eHmgdi Mon, 25 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to fertilize tomatoes: the 3-step schedule for a bountiful harvest ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/when-to-fertilize-your-tomatoes-and-how-to-get-a-bountiful-harvest nwLYiT3iV3a6ALvJRjj9Mf Sun, 24 May 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are my spider plant leaves turning brown? — 4 steps to revive them again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/why-are-my-spider-plant-leaves-turning-brown-4-steps-to-revive-them-again 6PuKhiiAzRKKkYUQZTnyN4 Sat, 23 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Peace lily leaves drooping? 3 causes and quick fixes to try right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/peace-lily-leaves-drooping-3-causes-and-quick-fixes WLh7q4xBMhexcfBF44ezW9 Sat, 23 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:33:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ The only productivity gadget I use every day is currently $30 cheaper for Memorial Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchen-dining/the-only-productivity-gadget-i-use-every-day-is-currently-usd30-cheaper-for-memorial-day FN2aqk8NSNTZzdcm3gJDt4 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:52 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:57:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this potato peel hack to supercharge my garden — here's what happened and how to do it yourself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-cheap-gardening-hack-uses-a-common-household-ingredient-youre-probably-throwing-away diRF3Xd6HjaYAacgyGBznk Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:31 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:19:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just launched the Slushi Twist 2-in-1 frozen drink maker, and it's already selling out — here's why I can't wait to try it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchen-dining/ninja-just-launched-the-ninja-twist-2-in-1-frozen-drink-maker-and-its-already-selling-out-heres-why-i-cant-wait-to-try-it fuPHHfchnU48HzcaVodbWT Mon, 18 May 2026 12:07:18 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ This cheap garden hack will help your roses grow — and all you need is a few old tea bags ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-cheap-garden-hack-will-help-your-roses-grow-and-all-you-need-is-a-few-old-tea-bags oq3UtXYDWHiRwpShJ4q563 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ From green to gold: 5 steps to get lemons on a stubborn tree ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/is-your-lemon-tree-all-leaves-and-no-lemons-do-this-to-get-gorgeous-fruit xEhfxmexzRXnYoDqQqGznL Sat, 16 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this $5 beauty hack to get rid of pet hair on my clothes — and it's unbelievably simple ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-tried-this-usd5-beauty-hack-to-get-rid-of-pet-hair-on-my-clothes-and-its-unbelievably-simple hZbYWu4yrm7HrvZN3jAYbQ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to pour white vinegar on their patio this May — and it’s not as strange as it sounds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-pour-white-vinegar-on-their-patio-this-may-and-its-not-as-strange-as-it-sounds bCgABZ3JNmLy6X2YjJ7j2V Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yellow lemon tree leaves? Here’s how to get them lush and green again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-reasons-your-lemon-tree-leaves-are-turning-yellow-and-how-to-reverse-the-damage fiqCZTmD3fvSXULo6ABbmR Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iRobot just launched an entire wave of new Roombas — but here are the ones I'm really excited about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/irobot-just-launched-an-entire-wave-of-new-roombas-but-here-are-the-ones-im-really-excited-about FEq5FaKKNzwNX9WiJwhxiB Tue, 12 May 2026 09:21:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ LG C6 OLED finally got its first discount — plus my top 11 deals and coupons this week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/lg-c6-oled-finally-got-its-first-discount-plus-my-top-11-deals-and-coupons-this-week LQh9RCdBSHmRAb3eQtdz6b Mon, 11 May 2026 13:17:17 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop throwing these household items away — my top 5 upcycling hacks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/stop-throwing-these-household-items-away-my-top-5-upcycling-hacks 7ZxQzLNxy9iPm9GqD3Zef9 Mon, 11 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:45:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are my peace lily leaves curling? Try this 3-step routine to save them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-are-my-peace-lily-leaves-curling-try-this-3-step-routine-to-save-them bkTw9BLksTaa6ciqHKz9Vo Sun, 10 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000