We tested 22 different coffee makers with grinders in our Lab, including drip, espresso, and automatic machines, evaluating them on their ease of use, standard and added features, and ultimately, the quality of the coffee they produced. Our top pick is the Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker. Our tester thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the coffee made by this machine, its ability to set your coffee preferences and schedule when the machine will make your coffee, and how easy it was to clean....

We tested 22 different coffee makers with grinders in our Lab, including drip, espresso, and automatic machines, evaluating them on their ease of use, standard and added features, and ultimately, the quality of the coffee they produced. Our top pick is the Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker. Our tester thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the coffee made by this machine, its ability to set your coffee preferences and schedule when the machine will make your coffee, and how easy it was to clean....

Who it isn’t for: People who don’t want a battery-powered pepper grinder. This two-in-one combo set is perfect for people who want freshly ground pepper and salt but don’t want to have to go through the trouble of buying a separate salt grinder. Both grinders are electric, come with two grind settings (fine and coarse), and even have a light attached to the mechanism. This light allows you to better see how much salt and pepper you are putting in your dishes, which helps prevent overseasoning....

To find the best blackout curtains, we spent hours researching the market and evaluating various styles based on factors such as material, size, heading type, and overall value. We also tapped three interior design experts—Leslie Murphy, founder and creative director of Murphy Maude Interiors; Stephanie Sullivan, design consultant at Stoneside Blinds and Shades; and Shaolin Low, interior designer at Studio Shaolin—for advice on what to look for when choosing a set of blackout curtains for the bedroom....

To find the best bath mats, we thoroughly researched the market and analyzed the most promising options based on style, material, price, and method of care. We made sure to include multiple types—including memory foam and wood options—and various price points on our list. For tips on how to maximize the life of your bath mat, we consulted Jessica Samson, a cleaning expert at The Maids. Our top pick is L....

I was just talking the other day about how my son doesn’t like chocolate, so we make a lot of sugar cookies. Well, sugar cookies or lately sugar cookie bites. My kids are kind of addicted to those. This is my go-to recipe when I want to make cut out sugar cookies for the kids to use to cut out cookies then decorate. We made these cookies with my youngest for the first time ever the other day, and it was hilarious to see him try and decorate the cookies without taking the lids off the sprinkles....

Follow these fridge storage tips to help make everything in your fridge easier to find—then check out some key fridge organization products for enhancing your aesthetic. Best Ways to Organize Your Fridge Edit and sort your food. Take everything out of your fridge and toss any withered produce, leftovers more than a few days old, and expired condiments or dairy products. Sort everything you have left into categories—deli, dairy, produce, and sauces and condiments, to start....

With a sitewide sale happening until 11:59 p.m. on December 20, Biossance’s products—including this best-selling face oil—are all discounted with code GET25. To buy: $56 with code GET25 (was $74); biossance.com. As its name suggests, the oil includes Biossance’s key ingredient across all of the brand’s products: squalane, an ingredient that comes from sugarcane and helps the skin to retain moisture. The other main ingredient, vitamin C, evens out skin tone and boosts elasticity to keep skin smooth and free of fine lines, while rose extract gives skin a much-needed glow during the winter....

What is a Roth 401(k)? Some employers also give you access to a Roth 401(k), which you may use instead of or in combination with a traditional 401(k). This account requires you to pay taxes on the money as you put it in, but then you can make withdrawals tax-free during retirement. That may mean you’ll get a bigger tax bill now than if you opt for a traditional 401(k), but the trade-off could be more money in retirement....

While red wine has an earned reputation as a difficult stain, there are a number of good options for removing red wine stains that exist. You’re probably familiar with more than one red wine stain removal technique, such as the old hostess trick of using white wine to treat a red wine stain or using table salt to pull red wine out of carpet, upholstered furniture, or table linens. But cranberry, a staple of the Thanksgiving table, is difficult to remove, with a dearth of options for its removal....

If you’ve been on the fence about Three Ships Beauty, here’s your chance to try the affordable line for even less. To celebrate Boxing Day, it’s slashing prices on some of its best-selling formulas today through tomorrow, December 27. With only two days to take advantage of this sale, you’ll want to snatch these popular skincare essentials up fast. Even better, orders over $50 earn free shipping, while orders over $100 include a free washcloth and headband set....

I chatted with fellow professional organizers about the trends they predict to be popular in 2023. And while some are not so surprising, such as environmentally friendly products and a focus on advancing work-from-home setups, others might make you rethink your organizing plans for the coming year. Read on to find out how you can be at the forefront of 2023 storage and organization trends in your own home....

To help shed some light on the hotly debated topic of Halloween eats, the sugar aficionados at CandyStore.com set out to solve the age-old question: What are the best and worst Halloween candies of all time? After reviewing results from 12 online publications and polling 30,000 of their customers, Candy Store created a definitive ranking of the best-ever and worst-ever Halloween morsels that’s sure to raise a few eyebrows. The polarizing best-of list includes tried-and-true treats like M&Ms and Snickers, with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups claiming the top spot for 2019....

The easiest way to pair wine with food is to think about the region that your food—or wine—comes from. If you’re eating tapas, for instance, consider a Spanish wine like Albariño or Rioja. Pair rich French food, like beef bourguignon, with a full-bodied French wine, like Merlot or another red Bordeaux. That being said, there’s an even easier way to ease the art of wine pairing. “Simply select and serve wines that pair well with the widest variety of foods,” says McLennan....

The good news: Multiple generations under one roof has its benefits, including a more connected family, emotional support, help with childcare, and shared expenses. But to keep your home from feeling overcrowded, a strategically designed house makes all the difference. We found three house plans that accommodate big families, with ample space and privacy for all. You’ll find open layouts where you want them—spacious kitchens with room for more cooks!...

Living among this commotion day in and day out became too much very quickly. Since I couldn’t get out of my lease, I needed to get creative. My quest for quiet led me to the magic of Bluetooth and its plethora of compatible products, including the Silensys E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones and the Toksel Visible Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver.I used the headphones and the transmitter together to listen to my TV, because on any given night, I wouldn’t be able to hear it against my neighbors’ competing entertainment system....

The Tangkula coffee table may look like your average living room centerpiece, but with a swift lift, it becomes a desktop and reveals a hidden storage space, aside from the three cubby shelves already included. The modern farmhouse exterior also makes it look surprisingly stylish for being so functional, and its “hydraulics [are] very smooth upon opening and closing,” according to a reviewer, which is a refreshing change from creaky springs or accidental slams....

“Newport is equal parts ridiculously chic and functional,” Paquette says. “We’re talking sisal rugs paired with Quadrille slipcovers and rattan chairs. All of that inspired me.” As an interior designer, Paquette’s adoration of decorators such as Jacques Grange, Markham Roberts, and Bunny Williams is deeply rooted. However, today, based in Seattle, he serves clients whose design briefs lean more toward clean-lined than pattern-on-pattern. His portfolio alludes little to his love of traditional interiors....

The design echoes a theme used by medieval monks for their apothecary gardens: a circle around a cross. A sundial in the center of the bed is also a traditional element and acts as an elegant focal point. You can use the stepping stone path to easily access and maintain the plants around it. Harvest the herbs just before they bloom for the best flavor. Plants for Creating the Classic Herb Garden Plan 3 Creeping rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’): Zones 7-9 1 Sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’): Zones 5-8 1 Fennel (Feniculum vulgare): Zones 4-9 4 English thyme (Thymus vulgaris): Zones 5 -9 3 Boxwood basil (Osimum basilicum ‘Boxwood’): Annual 1 Dill (Anethum graveolens): Zones 2-11 3 Curly parsley (Petroselinum crispum): Annual 1 Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Zones 4-8 3 Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp....

To buy: $24; amazon.com. “Great little T-shirt dress! The material is sturdy, opaque, and soft (even more so after one wash and dry cycle),” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I feel like this will go across seasons well with a sweater or jacket over for fall and spring,” added another shopper. To keep you comfy while you’re wearing the dress, the brand added even more features beyond just the lightweight fabric and the aforementioned double pockets....