Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Upgrade your bedding with these high-quality, durable sheets. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens We spend a lot of time in bed, saysJennifer Woodson, a textile developer at JMW Textiles. True luxury sheeting will have natural fiber content only, with no synthetics like polyester, she notes. We then calculate the final rating for the sheets by averaging their scores across our different testing categories....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. To find the best options, we researched and tested several different products at home. A split-back design means you can lay one or both sides flat if you choose.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens We evaluated each couch based on ease of use, comfort, durability, quality, and value. The material did attract some pet hair, though we found it easy enough to brush off....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our recommendations include lanterns, string lights, and solar lights. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Not only can adding outdoor lighting helpcreate curb appealat night, it also provides essential safety and security functions. Options likefunctional floodlightsto attractive lanterns andstring lightsare available to suit every style and budget. Products we tested included bulbs, sconce lights, spotlights, lanterns, garden, string, and floodlights....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. These pool floats are the key to relaxation this summer. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens What We Researched We considered factors likerecommended age, weight capacity, and materialwhen researching pool floats. This pool float only holds up to 250 pounds. The Aqua Campania Ultimate 2-in-1 Pool Float Lounge checks several boxes for us. Credit: Amazon The float is made from a soft mesh fabric that stays cool in the heat....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Relax poolside in one of these comfortable and stylish lounge chairs. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Brian Kopinski It weighs 50 pounds and doesnt have wheels. The inviting design features a slatted chaise and a fully reclining backrest for maximum comfort. Better still, each chair is foldable and stackable for streamlined storage. Credit: Overstock...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. But theres one punch in of chair that generally gets cast aside: the rocking chair. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Creaky, antiquated wooden rocking chairs are no longer the standard, however. Gone are the days when rocking chairs were confined to the traditional styles seen at your grandmother’s house. Modern designs have taken center stage, and today’s rocking chairs can boast a clean and contemporary aesthetic....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. One great way toilluminate your outdoor spaceis with solar lights. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens In most cases, there is no need to bring in an electrician to install it." With batteries thatcharge via solar panels, the best outdoor solar lights can help your householdlower its carbon footprint. The lights are more functional than stylish. Credit: Amazon...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Romanticize tea time with easy to use kettles that look more like an accessory than just another appliance. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens And while its tempting tomicrowave a cup of waterfor hot tea fast, dont do it. It compromises tea leaves which means youre left with bland, flavorless water. For the best-tasting, most aromatic cup of tea, you need a tea kettle....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dont sleep on this underrated appliance. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens This versatile appliance typically beats a traditional oven in speed and convenience, and often doubles as anair fryeranddehydrator. To find the best toaster ovens on the market, we researched and tested several models right at home. To learn more about how we tested toaster ovens, check outour testing processbelow....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Keep your tomatoes supported and away from the ground. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Plus, they keep your plants contained so they dont take over your whole garden. A cage can provide needed support and prevent plants from breaking off or being knocked over. Of course, not all tomato cages are created equal. Credit: Amazon Strong and weather-resistant materials are important features, too....

Transform your garden into a colorful field of wildflowers with these 11 easy-to-grow plants. Carson Downing Wildflowers are plants that happily grow on their own in the wild without human help. Many are native plants, but some are just good self-seeders. Credit:Carson Downing Rebecca Searsis the chief marketing officer and resident green thumb atFerry-Morse, a seed company. flowers bloom in the summer and the plant will spread each year. Some species, such as threadleaf coreopsis(Coreopsis verticillata),are tolerant of drought....

For centuries, designers and homeowners have rediscovered wallpaper and its versatilitybut only a few prints have proven timeless. These are the wallpaper names to know. Wallpaper was also an economical alternative to tapestries, improving insulation and concealing cracks. Credit: Edmund Barr Manyearly wallpapersmimicked more expensive materials, including brocade and wood. Flock wallpaper, made to resemble cut velvet, also gained popularity in the early 1600s. As wallpaper became more affordable, colorway, pattern, and material options greatly expanded....

Give walls and furniture a charming makeover with one of the brand’s top-sellers. To inspire your next project, Annie Sloan is sharing their best-selling paint colors. These most-loved classic shades can help you narrow down the choices for your nexthome improvement project. Credit:Courtesy of Annie Sloan French Linen For theultimate greige, use Annie Sloan’sFrench Linen. It’s also a natural choice for decorative and practical room features such asbeadboardor radiators. Reminiscent of the coastal-style homes in the Hamptons, this gentle blue exudes relaxed luxury and sophistication....