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A three-time U.S. National Brewers Cup finalist didn’t hesitate when asked about his favorite manual coffee brewer. He’s even used it when traveling and whil...
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How a Coffee Scale Could Help Your Morning Cup of Joe, According to an Expert Roaster
A three-time U.S. National Brewers Cup finalist explains how a $200 scale helps his coffee remain consistent at his roaster’s pop-ups, and who may want to in...
The Two Appliances A Registered Dietitian Uses for Nutritious Homemade Meals
The appliances you use to cook your food are just as important as the food itself. A registered dietitian and recipe developer turns to these two versatile m...
5 Things This Creative Tastemaker Thinks Everyone Should Have in Their Kitchen
From a Japanese-inspired pub in London to his own soda brand, Olly Dixon spends his days thinking about flavor. Here, the creative tastemaker shares the kitc...
The dynamic duo behind Dorm Room Mamas shares their must-haves for comfortable dorm room sleep spaces.
Dorm rooms are no luxury hotel. Rather, their utilitarian design inspires the college basics: eat, sleep, study, repeat. Dorm Room Mamas Elise and Amber have...
Back to school is here, here’s what you need for move-in day and on-campus visits, according to these pros.
Mom knows best, and Dorm Room Mamas have perfected the art of college move-in day with these essentials Move-in day has never been easier, thanks to Dorm Ro...
A pizza restaurant founder says this $18 OXO cutter is good enough to use on the line
Flimsy pizza cutters literally don’t cut it for restaurant co-founder Emily Hyland. After almost a decade in the pizza restaurant business, this $18 wide-whe...
5 summer-to-fall sleep essentials a sleep science coach uses to stay cool and cozy
Transitioning your sleep setup from summer to fall isn’t about piling on heavy layers right away. Sleep science coach Julia Forbes hits the sweet spot with h...
A sleep science coach’s 5 bedtime essentials for a good night’s sleep
Turns out, there’s a lot more to getting a good night’s sleep than just having a comfy mattress. Sleep science and brain health coach Julia Forbes shares the...
These 3 items help this neurologist get things off his mind before bed
Falling asleep is easier said than done, especially when you’ve had a long day and are still processing everything that happened. Dr. Fawad Mian, neurologist...
Furniture startup Sabai’s sustainable-minded CEO on building a bedroom that feels like a retreat
There’s a lot that goes on in Phantila Phataraprasit’s daily schedule as the co-founder and CEO of Sabai Designs. By the time she gets home, it’s important t...
Best Pillow of 2026: Why one sleep-focused neurologist says it’s the best
Dr. Fawad Mian can tell you all about a critical intersection for health: It’s exactly where brain health and good sleep (courtesy of solid cervical spine al...
Tonal Intelligent Home Gym: Why a longevity doctor swears by this $3,500 home gym
“Diet, sleep and exercise are the cornerstones and should be for everyone as a baseline. Exercise for me is a non-negotiable component of that triad,” says D...
Sustainable furniture brand Sabai’s co-founder, Phantila Phataraprasit, shares 4 eco-minded essentials she counts on at home
Not many people spend as much time thinking about sustainability at home as furniture brand Sabai’s co-founder and CEO, Phantila Phataraprasit. For seven yea...
The best hybrid mattress, according to a sleep science coach and mattress tester
Julia Forbes, a double-certified sleep science and brain health coach with more than six years of mattress testing experience, is always down to talk mattres...
Sabai co-founder and tea connoisseur Phantila Phataraprasit on why this $15 strainer is an essential if you like tea
You’ll rarely catch Phantila Phataraprasit at her desk running Sabai without a cup of tea in her hand. “I love tea,” says Phataraprasit, co-founder and CEO o...
I’m the founder of a furniture studio. These are the work boots I always wear in the workshop
Liam Hardman, the founder and lead designer of Hardman, has over a decade of experience making furniture — and that means a lot of time in the shop testing t...
Curious about woodworking? You only need 5 tools to get started, according to the coowner of this furniture studio
YouTube makes woodworking more accessible than ever, but to get started, which tools do you actually need? Furniture studio coowner Liam Hardman breaks down ...
This IRL timer is how designer and brand founder Jennie Lennick gets her list done
Jenny Lemons founder Jennie Lennick swears by this physical timer for staying focused — and the famous productivity technique that goes along with it. Jenn...
As co-owner of a furniture studio, this is the Stanley tape measure I never go without
Erika Hardman, co-owner of handcrafted furniture studio Hardman, knows having a trusty tape measure on hand is basically part of the job requirement. Here’s ...
I’m a fashion designer. This is the only laundry detergent I’ll use on my clothes
If anyone knows fabric, it’s a fashion designer. For Suzanne Rae Pelaez, there’s only one laundry detergent she trusts to take care of her creations — and he...
Dietician Maggie Moon on why she swears by this Michelin-grade food thermometer for all her meals
Registered dietitian and best-selling author Maggie Moon has spent nearly two decades helping people make healthier food choices easier. “As a registered die...
Skincare innovator Kate McLeod on the high-tech Eight Sleep mattress cover that guarantees her beauty sleep
Kate McLeod is renowned for her gorgeously luxe lotion bars — but this innovator’s best beauty secret might just be her mattress.Kate McLeod knows a little s...
Dietician Maggie Moon tested 25 smoothies in 1 day with this Nutribullet — here’s why it’s now her go-to blender
Registered dietitian and best-selling author Maggie Moon has spent nearly two decades helping people make healthier food choices easier. As a registered diet...
4 expert-recommended Father’s Day gifts for the dads who have it all
Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 21!), which means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll be celebrating your pops this year. Given that da...
I’m the mixologist behind Berlin’s globally recognized Mr. Susan. This is the shaker I use at work — and at home
One easy way to up your home bar game? Invest in a cocktail shaker, and a whole new world of impressive drink-making opens up. Susan Choi, the mixologist beh...
Save big on these 5 expert-recommended vacuums and cleaners for Memorial Day
Memorial Day sales for 2026 are kicking off, and it’s a great time of year to score discounts on investment-worthy purchases you’ve been eyeing up, upgrades ...
Don’t sleep on these 15 expert-picked Memorial Day mattress deals
Memorial Day sales for 2026 are kicking off, and it’s a great time of year to score discounts on investment-worthy purchases you’ve been eyeing up, upgrades ...
Everything you need to try painting, according to an artist
We’re all looking for ways these days to spend less time on our screens, and painting is a great way to give yourself a little creative outlet, too. (Hey, if...
Lots of writers swear by their favorite notebook. Mine is a little different — it’s the best notebook for lefties I’ve ever found
The this notebook from Japanese stationer MD Product is made to be smudge-proof and ergonomically unobtrusive. Writer and editor Krystin Arneson explains why...
4 bottles and 3 tools essential for your home bar, according to mixologist Susan Choi
It’s no surprise that someone who’s built such a renowned bar knows what’s what when it comes to DIY drinks, too. If you’ve ever dreamed of having one of tho...
Getting into art? Artist Lexi DeConti shares 2 essentials beginners need
Trying to discover your inner artist or just to find a screen-free hobby? Either way, props to you. A little art-making is always a good thing. But if you’re...
6 chefs on their favorite go-to knives for everyday cooking
If anyone knows what makes a good knife, they’re going to be a professional chef or cook. Whether they’re a chef, dietitian, or private chef, someone who wor...
Pro chefs spill their 6 go-to pots and pans
When it comes to everyday cooking, having dependable cookware makes a real difference. Whether you’re tackling your first five-course meal or cooking weekend...
6 pro cleaners on the steam cleaners they use themselves
As we find ourselves deep in wintry grit, tracked-in dirt, and other substances that aren’t the kindest to our carpets and rugs, it’s about time to consider ...
Pro cleaners share 6 robot vacuum and mop combos they’d use at home
A clean home is something pretty much everyone can agree on enjoying, but between juggling work, family time, socializing, and hobbies, finding the time to k...
The best memory foam mattresses, according to 5 sleep experts
Some sleepers just don’t love the firmness of a totally innerspring mattress; instead, the more body-contouring and cushiony, the better. If you fall into th...
6 spine and sleep experts pick the 4 best mattresses for side-sleepers
Everyone has their preferred sleeping position, be it back, side, stomach (or, sometimes, an unconscious combination of all three). But each one calls for sl...
8 sleep and mattress pros say these are the best mattresses for back pain
Back pain is bad enough to cope with, but when it comes to getting eight hours of restorative sleep, it can often present an extra challenge. Depending on yo...
Experts recommend the 5 best mattresses for you and your S.O
What someone needs for a good night’s sleep varies a ton from person to person, whether we’re talking the level of ambient noise, the darkness of the room, a...
7 sleep experts recommend the best firm mattresses
There’s lots of talk about ultra-plush, “sink-into-it” mattresses, but there’s still a fair few reasons why people prefer the support and stability of a firm...
6 coffee experts share the espresso machines they use at home
We all love a powerful latte or espresso shot from our favorite cafe, but those little blasts of caffeine can really add up in terms of our wallets. Although...
