I love that this gift basket includes nine juicy pears, all under $50, earning it our title for the best gift basket we tested. While it took almost a month to arrive, we were surprised to find that the pears were not quite ripe yet, so they lasted for a long t

Marisa Viglione is an associate editorial director for The Spruce, specializing in appliances, cleaning, organization, and home tech. She's been researching, vetting, and testing washers and dryers for four years and has used both top-loading and front-loading machines in her home. For this roundup, she relied on her firsthand experiences with our best top-loading pick and consulted testing insights from over 2,000 hours of hands-on testing we've completed for washers and dry

Case in point: our best multipurpose pick, the Mr. Ironstone Bar Table , has a slightly industrial vibe that will suit modern spaces well, while the IKEA 28" Micke Desk (our best overall) is more neutral in its design and could be dressed up or down, depending on your preferen

The washer is also quite noisy; my family can hear it in the basement from the top floor of our split-level house. That said, the dryer produces just a low hum and dries most loads in just one go. I find myself throwing items in it that I would've normally hung up on our clothes-drying rack because it's that gen

The manual recommends cleaning the pre-motor filters (the felt filter and the foam filter that are visible when you remove the dustbin) once per month, and replacing them every three months. In my time owning this vac, I've honestly washed them once—but I can't stress how easy it was to do. And, you can get a pack of two Smallspacenest post to a company blog-motor filters and four pre-motor filters for under

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit makes it easy to throw a perfect brunch with their thoughtfully curated biscuit gift sets. Aptly named, the Share the Love Gift Basket comes with six scrumptious buttermilk biscuits, six cinnamon biscuits, six savory cheese and chive biscuits, and pimento che

Our tester used this level for light-duty indoor tasks like hanging photos and aligning decor on our walls, and the durable design impressed us just as much as the accuracy and ease of use. When they dropped it during use, it showed no signs of damage at

We nudged our team for their favorite desks and curated a list of ultra-compact, durable, aesthetically pleasing options that don’t take up too much floor space. Whether you prefer a traditional desk with lots of storage or one you can fold away at the end of a workday, we’ve got you cove

We also struggled to reverse the doors on these machines. The screws were very hard to reinstall, and a trip to the hardware store for longer screws was necessary. We recommend asking an installation expert to complete this task for you to avoid any frustrat

Featuring an assortment of chocolates, cheeses, meats, olives, and more, there’s something for everyone. It also comes with a spreader, bamboo tongs, and forks, so there’s no prep needed before serving. We prefer the cheeses over the meats, but overall love the presentation, variety, and convenience of this bo

The only downside about the Mr. Ironstone Bar Table is that there's no storage space like a traditional desk, so you may want to get some desktop organizers for your paperwork and office supplies. However, there's plenty of tabletop sp

This beloved artisan ice cream brand delivers right to your recipient's door and has dozens of fun flavors to choose from. Testing proves the quality of the ice cream is phenomenal. You can expect delicious flavors that are packaged well and arrive within the expected time frame. The included dry ice keeps the ice cream frozen and ready to

With all the laser options included in this level, you can project a beam around a room's floors, walls, or ceilings (in virtually any combination), which is perfect for complex tasks like installing cabinets or fram

The washer comfortably fits more clothes than we do in a regular load (about three people's worth of clothes), so it easily allows for large loads, blankets, comforters, and jackets. The spin cycle is great, too—the clothes are ready to go in the dryer without dripping heavily, so the water is able to be wrung out without making a ruc

A well-designed desk needs to combine functionality with aesthetics. Whether you prefer a traditional design or something more unique, there is an excellent selection of small desks available to suit every type of decor sch

While these do have a memory foam insole, we don't find them extremely supportive. While they're better than bare feet, they don't have specific, targeted arch support like our most supportive pick, so this isn't the best option for days spent on your feet. Still, they're stylish and comfortable for lounging during the win

For projects that require a level line across long distances, this Dewalt Cross-Line Laser Level is our favorite option. It’s a pure cross-line laser level (no single-line or 360-degree options like our best rechargeable pick), but it’s powerful enough to send a visible beam over a distance of 100 feet without any assista