<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/home Tue, 12 May 2026 09:21:10 +0000 en <![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[ 4.5 stars under $50 — here's the top cheap earbuds, Bluetooth speakers and cameras we've tested ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/top-tech-choices-under-usd50-editors-choice-picks-for-the-top-5-products-you-need-that-wont-break-the-bank 2usfrajyaUJGYcXfHXxzH4 Tue, 12 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:39:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve just discovered the secret reason homeowners are putting a spoon on their windowsills — is it an essential we all need to follow? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ive-just-discovered-the-secret-reason-homeowners-are-putting-a-spoon-on-their-windowsills-is-it-an-essential-we-all-need-to-follow 7ZkXLdTG8dXfzTzN2DkBVP Mon, 11 May 2026 12:31:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $10 IKEA wall shelf has instantly doubled my space and solved all my storage problems ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-just-found-the-ultimate-wall-shelf-in-ikea-that-is-perfect-for-tiny-spaces-and-its-just-usd10 XQhsLEWivTjwSuDbh3976C Mon, 11 May 2026 10:42:34 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:38:11 +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[ 5 steps to stop carpenter ants before they infest your home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/5-steps-to-stop-carpenter-ants-before-they-infest-your-home priLRtmPYK6odofw7o5poQ Sun, 10 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save yourself $100 a year: The 5 best subscription-free security cameras ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/save-yourself-usd100-a-year-the-5-best-subscription-free-security-cameras nDkitf2iWLw3bPbBjCSjLh Sun, 10 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked gardening experts why my soil is ruining my yard — here's what they said and how you can fix it today ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-asked-gardening-experts-why-my-soil-is-ruining-my-yard-heres-what-they-said-and-how-you-can-fix-it-today fFgBjPWpnPgkGz35mEZKmA Sat, 09 May 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why you need to know about the 3-inch lawncare rule this May ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/why-you-need-to-know-about-the-3-inch-lawncare-rule-this-may ZRQiz2ptVs5D3MPWQZzobP Fri, 08 May 2026 10:54:54 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's HushJet Compact Purifier is a quiet powerhouse — although it's not so mini as others ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/dyson-hushjet-air-purifier HWdq73AFfqRLb9V522qbUB Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nespresso gets a bad rap in the coffee world — but here's why I think it's perfect for some people (from a coffee snob) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/nespresso-gets-a-bad-rap-in-the-coffee-world-but-heres-why-i-think-its-perfect-for-some-people-from-a-coffee-snob DzXqceiTn953pTgEq4yLBC Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 18:17:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Dreame Aero Pro Wet Dry vacuum and my home has never looked so spotless ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/dreame-aero-pro-wet-dry-vacuum-review RQcBrTfeoPz58b6PBx8VDf Fri, 08 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just discovered people are putting spatulas under their mattresses — and here's why you should too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ive-just-discovered-people-are-putting-spatulas-under-their-mattresses-and-heres-why-you-should-too wRwtxxEtTTNaQAEna2528f Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put a shower caddy in my kitchen — and it’s been a storage game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-put-a-shower-caddy-in-my-kitchen-and-its-been-a-storage-game-changer n4QfyU29uM6fHTKzKqg84D Thu, 07 May 2026 08:01:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:20:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame takes on Dyson with new AI-powered hair tools — and I need the Aero Straight Pro right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/dreame-takes-on-dyson-with-new-ai-powered-hair-tools-and-i-need-the-aero-straight-pro-right-now rcWpGJdyhu45W4b7eXgdB6 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want bigger tomatoes? This common kitchen scrap could give your plants a healthy boost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/want-bigger-tomatoes-this-common-kitchen-scrap-could-give-your-plants-a-healthy-boost DziuNmQ6wkf9D9B5Jkxcjf Tue, 05 May 2026 11:58:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was skeptical about whether a $1,000 robot lawnmower could actually handle my lawn without a perimeter wire, but after 30 days of testing, it’s replaced my push mower — with a few caveats ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/ive-been-using-this-usd1-000-robot-lawnmower-for-a-month-3-things-i-like-and-2-i-dont TtcEstnaXnYtYL5NLVhYJg Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 steps to get rid of carpenter ants before they cause serious damage to your home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/3-steps-to-get-rid-of-carpenter-ants-before-they-cause-serious-damage-to-your-home BYkPswNVxYUCvu8LzchBJD Tue, 05 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this $5 laundry hack for a spotless shower — and the results have totally surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-tried-this-usd5-laundry-hack-for-a-spotless-shower-and-the-results-have-totally-surprised-me NJbGMQ6x9yaxcxGAdvRw5o Mon, 04 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked professional gardeners how to get rid of weeds from my lawn permanently — and they all say this one thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-asked-professional-gardeners-how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-from-my-lawn-permanently-and-they-all-say-this-one-thing BM6NdMndGyKh2byS2yZQMD Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never have to drink warm beer again now I've got a Yeti — here's my cooler recommendations for beach trips, BBQs, and camping ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-never-have-to-drink-warm-beer-again-now-ive-got-a-yeti-heres-my-cooler-recommendations-for-beach-trips-bbqs-and-camping YkJ7fRZaxZ8Yucgf4pJKpd Sun, 03 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using my first IPL device — and I'm never getting salon waxes again ]]> 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 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:29:22 +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[ 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, 08 May 2026 19:40:30 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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 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[ 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[ 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[ 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 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:18:18 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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 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[ I tested the brand-new Casabrews Marenza — and it might just be the best budget bean-to-cup espresso machine on the market right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/casabrews-marenza-review U7X3dixsbez63qaYUitQC6 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:46:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found this clever IKEA hack that turns a classic storage staple into a stylish coffee bar ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-just-found-this-clever-ikea-hack-that-turns-a-classic-storage-staple-into-a-stylish-coffee-bar 5byGjMxcet8RTh53oKTMxQ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:07 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:16:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I‘ve been testing this cordless vacuum from Roborock — and it gives my Shark a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/roborock-h60-hub-ultra-review bcF5V8ZvxPPb9cS4DMaNda Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:41 +0000