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 Small Apartment Interior Design Game story guide|https://smallspacenest.com/ washers and dry

My team and I have tested over 30 washers and dryers so far from dependable, household brands that consistently stand out, like LG, GE, Whirlpool, and Maytag. While the price tags on our top picks vary, expect to pay between $500 and $3,000 for a quality washer-dryer set that'll fit your specific needs and preferen

Though it's not the washer with the largest capacity on our list at 5 cubic feet, it's spacious enough to fit king king-size mattress protector, a fluffy king-size blanket, sheets, and some clothes from our testing. Especially for a family with kids (where this washer was tested), this cuts down daily loads since it fits so m

The House Shoe from Fulton feels like it was made for our feet (because it is!). After we slipped into these shoes for the first time, we immediately felt the soles begin to mold around our heels and support our arches. Therefore, they're unmatched in comfort and support for busy parents or anyone who needs a shoe to keep up with hours on their f

The cycles are comprehensive and excellent. It's easy to swipe the screen between cycles to get more info and even customize as needed. We most often use the automatic cycle, which analyzes the size and content of the load. This cycle only takes about 30 minutes, and everything comes out perfectly. You can also check the app to see how much time is left. (The app also alerts you when the washer and dryer are finishe

I’d define a lightweight vacuum as anything weighing less than 15 pounds, ideally 10 pounds. Most upright and canister vacuums don’t meet this requirement, but stick vacuums and smaller iterations (like handheld vacuums) absolutely can—and provide other elements that make them easier to navigate on carpet, hard floors, and m

Generally, you should deepclean your vacuum and its parts at least every 12 to 18 months, but this also depends on how often you vacuum . As an example, bagless vacuums with washable filters should be cleaned at least once per month if they are used once or twice a w

Batteries experience self-discharge when not in use, which means they slowly lose charge over time. Some rechargeable batteries lose up to 30 percent of their charge per month, but the lithium-ion batteries in our recommendations self-discharge much more slowly (about 2-3 percent each mon

Load your clothes and wash them whenever you want by scheduling your wash cycle on the Whirlpool app. You can also customize up to 36 different wash cycles, so you’ll truly have your routine down to the garm

In this roundup, I focus on the top categories people typically shop when looking for their new and improved vacuum: upright vacuums, stick vacuums, canister vacuums, and handheld vacuums. But, we also have plenty of picks if you're looking for a robot vacuum , vacuum-mop combo , shop vacuum , lightweight vacuum that weighs under 15 pounds, or budget vacuum that costs under $

For a hard-sole slipper you can wear when lounging on the couch, walking the dog, or even running errands, we love the Ugg Tasman Slipper , our pick for the best slippers. For slippers under $50, opt for the NineCeFun Women's Slip-On Fuzzy House Slippers . One of the softest slippers we tested, these faux-fur house shoes slide on with e

Overall Value : After over 1,000 hours of testing, I rounded up the insights from my team to find our top 11 picks, based on my research and own experiences. We decided whether each pair was worth the price compared with other options we've tes

Quality : We evaluated the slippers right out of the box, noting if they felt sturdy and cushioned or flimsy and thin. This included wearing the slippers for six months and noting how the quality of the materials changed over t

I also like flashlights that have additional modes, like an SOS strobe mode, that can come in handy when you're lost in the wilderness and trying to make yourself as visible as possible. Another useful mode is a red light option to help preserve your night vis

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The upper part of the slipper uses knitting fleece for a quilted style to match your favorite sweater. With an exposed faux-fur lining and horn button, they’re classically good-looking. They also come in 13 colors, so you can always match your slippers to your out