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I'm an ex-barista and I use these essential accessories to get cafe-quality coffee at home

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista and these are the only accessories you need to make espresso like a pro.

Coffee Makers
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7 expert tips to grow the perfect roses this summer

By Camilla Sharman published

Blooming marvelous

Gardening
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Chocolate stains on fabric can be devastating — follow these expert cleaning tips

By Camilla Sharman last updated

Chocolate stains can quickly ruin upholstery and carpets, so here are some valuable tips for cleaning up any mess.

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This hidden fire risk is lurking in your dryer vent — pros share how to clean it out

By Camilla Sharman last updated

Experts share how to clean out dryer vents and avoid a $250 service fee.

Home Appliances
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I’m an ex-barista and I tested Baratza’s new Encore ESP Pro — it’s obscenely easy to use

By Erin Bashford published

The Baratza Encore ESP Pro is a beginner-friendly, kind of stepless coffee grinder, with great versatility and very minimal static.

Kitchen & Dining
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I spent two months testing the Dreame Miracle Pro — and I went straight back to my drugstore hair dryer

By Erin Bashford published

The Dreame Miracle Pro looks and feels like a premium hair dryer, but a bloated price tag and inefficient drying style mean I can’t recommend it.

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Gardeners urged to put egg cartons in their yards — here are 5 ways to use them now

By Camilla Sharman published

Don’t trash your egg cartons. Gardeners are being urged to save them for their garden.

Gardening
Daffodils

You can still plant daffodil bulbs in March — here's how to do it right

By Kaycee Hill published

Here's what you need to know about March-planted daffodil bulbs and how to improve your chances of blooming.

Outdoors
Dreame Glory dryer

I tested this Dyson dupe on my thick curly hair — and I'm genuinely impressed

By Kaycee Hill published

Powerful, quiet, and kinder to curls than its price suggests — the Dreame Glory is the Dyson dupe that actually lives up to the comparison.

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Spider plant

What to do with your spider plant in March: 6 expert tips for healthy growth

By Camilla Sharman published

Top expert tips on how to care for a spider plant in March.

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