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HOME UPGRADES

A man cleaning ceiling fan at home. Here are the best ceiling fans for bedrooms, living rooms and outdoors to keep you cool this summer. Shop brands like Hunter, Wayfair, Honeywell and more.
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Stay cool with top-rated ceiling fans

Illustration of a man watering his mini planters that are sitting on a window sill and a Woman hanging a planter indoors. Experts explain how to choose the best indoor pot to keep your plants healthy. Shop plastic plant pots, ceramic planters, hanging pla
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Experts explain how to buy indoor planters

Honeywell

The essentials of buying air purifiers

Illustration of a little girl vacuuming a car with a handheld vacuum and four different handheld vacuums
Amazon ; Dyson

Why experts recommend handheld vacuums for small messes

Illustration of three different brands of top load washers

Top-load washing machines, simplified

Woman Lying On Bed At Home, with light shining on her face
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How to choose a firm mattress

Woman folding laundry in living room. Find high-rated laundry baskets and hampers in wicker, plastic and more. Shop products including laundry hampers with a lid and laundry baskets on wheels.
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Laundry baskets and hampers: Collapsible, wicker, lidded and more

Woman sitting on the floor with her dog, on their blue rug. The best washable rugs of 2021 shared by experts include area rugs, runner rugs, cotton rugs and more for the kitchen, bathroom and other home spaces.
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Expert shopping: Washable rugs

These are the best dishwashers that are affordable in 2021. Shop dishwashers from Bosch, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more.
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Where to find highly rated, affordable dishwashers

New & Notable

Our weekly roundup of shopping news and the newest products on the market worth knowing about

Deals and Sales

September sales: What to buy and what can wait

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MOST RECENT

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Lifestyle

August reader favorites: Masks, Covid test kits and more

From air purifiers and face mask accessories to teeth whitening pens and SPF lip balms, here are the most purchased items we covered in August.

Illustration of a WWDOLL KN95 Face Masks; Honeywell Quiet Set 8-Speed Oscillating Tower Fan, Man using a yellow TRX band, two people wearing aJ aanuu Reusable mask and a bottle of John Frieda Frizz Ease Shampoo
Jaanuu ; Amazon ; Courtesy TRX

Pandemic Essentials: Shopping Guides and Recommendations

MIddle age man wearing in EU obligatory FFP2/KN95/N95/ protective mask
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Should you buy a KN95 face mask?

A teacher browses a book next to a second-grade pupil wearing a face mask during lessons at the Petri primary school in Dortmund, western Germany, on February 22, 2021, amid the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
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Kids KN95 masks: A shopping guide

Parent applying hand sanitizer to childs hands in playground
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Hand sanitizers that meet CDC requirements

The best coronavirus travel essentials of 2021. From travel masks, hand sanitizer and more learn how to travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What to pack when flying during a pandemic

Illustration of someone holding a COVID-19 vaccine card, and three different kinds of Vaccine card holders
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Covid vaccination card holders from Etsy, Amazon and more

usinessman using a phone while commuting on a bus, wearing a mask and glasses
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How to avoid foggy glasses while wearing a mask

Molekule; Honeywell

The essentials of buying air purifiers

Senior woman using an nasal swab for covid 19 detection, self testing.
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At-home Covid tests: Benefits and limitations

A caring mother is adjusting her teenager son's COVID mask, Shop the best masks to wear for comfort and breathability, according to doctors. Healthcare professionals share their favorite face masks to wear while off-duty.
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What face masks do doctors wear?

PhoneSoap UV sanitizer on kitchen counter; The best smartphone and other tech UV sanitizers. Brands include PhoneSoap, LARQ, HoMedics and more
PhoneSoap

How to best sanitize your phone and other tech

TECH

Apple unveiled a new ninth-generation iPad and new iPad mini.
Apple

Apple launches new iPad and iPad Mini models

Image of two Apple Series 7 Watches
Apple

Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 7

Illustration of a Woman wearing the new Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and two pairs of the glasses in black and blue
Ray-Ban ; Facebook

Ray-Ban and Facebook launch smart glasses

Illustration of the new Amazon Fire Stick Max
Courtesy Amazon

Amazon's new TV streaming device supports Wi-Fi 6

Illustration of the new Amazon Fire TV Omni Series
Courtesy Amazon

Amazon's TVs have arrived. Here's what you should know.

Illustration of Jabra Elite headphones in blue, gold and purple
Courtesy Jabra

Jabra announces new Elite Bluetooth earbuds

Illustration of a view of sunset over valley hills and the new DJI mini drone
James O'Neil / Getty Images ; Amazon

DJI launches new Mini SE drone

Illustration of the new Samsung Watch, Samsung phone phones and headphones, a Man using the new Samsung phone that folds and a Man with the new Samsung watch
Samsung

Samsung unveils Z Fold3, Z Flip3 and Galaxy Watch 4

Woman sitting outside looking at a DSLR Camera
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Photographers prefer DSLR cameras. Here's why.

Illustration of a hand ringing the new Google Nest Doorbell on someones door frame and the new Google Nest Camera in a living room
Courtesy Google

Google unveils new Nest cameras and doorbells

WELLNESS

Illustration of different heat straightener brushes. Heated hair straightening brushes are bubbling up on TikTok, but what exactly are they? We consulted hairstylists and rounded up five top-rated options.
Ulta ; Walmart ; Amazon ; Sephora

Where to find top-rated hair straightener brushes

Image: Alarm clock next to man sleeping
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Should you ditch your phone for a real alarm clock?

Illustration of someone holding a COVID-19 vaccine card, and three different kinds of Vaccine card holders
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Covid vaccination card holders from Etsy, Amazon and more

Older woman in backyard wearing an Kn95 mask and holding someones hand. The CDC updated their guidelines on how to shop for face masks and how vaccinated people can socialize. Learn about the updates for face masks and more.
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Face masks for the fully vaccinated: A shopping guide

Illustration of five different types and brands of curling wands for your hair
Ulta ; T3 Micro ; Sephora ; Dyson ; Amazon

How to choose the right curling wand

Illustration of 5 best SPF lip balms and two friends laying out in the sun
Westend61 / Getty Images ; Amazon ; Dermstore ; Nordstrom

Why MDs advise using SPF lip balm every day

Girl smiling with very white teeth
Getty

At-home teeth whitening, simplified

Illustration of 6 different kinds of scalp scrub to buy
Briogeo ; Sephora ; Ulta ; Ouidad

What to know before using scalp scrubs

Illustration of different makeup setting sprays
bea10 ; Sephora ; Amazon ; Ulta

Why beauty experts recommend makeup setting sprays

Illustration of different color and shapes of menstrual cups, and a Woman sitting holding a pink menstrual cup
LENA ; DivaCup ; MeLuna

How menstrual cups work

FITNESS

Woman riding an Echelon Smart Connect Bike EX5 and the Schwinn 170 Upright Bike
Courtesy Echelon ; Best Buy

How to choose an indoor cycling bike

Getty Images; Schwinn

Why personal trainers recommend these exercise bikes

Illustration of different brands and types of massage guns
Hypervolt ; Amazon ; Theragun

6 expert-recommended massage guns

Illustration of a man cycling indoors, a person cycling outdoors, someone holding a pair of spin shoes with delta clip-ons, a pair of Nike SuperRep Cycle and a pair of Sidi Genius 10 spin shoes
Getty Images ; Courtesy Morgan Greenwald ; Nike ; Sidi

How to find the right cycling shoes for your bike

Illustration of two different Woman and one Man using the new TRX workout band
Courtesy TRX

TRX launches universal handles for resistance bands

Smiling woman in bra top holding towel around neck while standing against wall and a GIF of different cooling fabrics behind her
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How to use evaporative cooling towels

Split of a Young woman doing yoga exercise at home and Man working out on exercise bike at home. Shop fitness deals from Amazon Prime Day 2021 for all your workout needs on home gym equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes, activewear and more.
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Prime Day 2021: The best fitness deals

GIF of a phone scrolling through a summery of a workout and a show with a Nurvv clip on tracker. NURVV Run smart insoles are a new way for runners to track metrics while running. Learn what you should know about the 18-sensor smart insole technology.
NURVV

Smart insoles for runners: What to know

Mixed race woman running at waterfront. See the best running shorts for women to try in 2021. Shop women's running shorts from Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour and more for your next workout.
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Where to find comfortable running shorts

Illustration of a Woman holding up the Bala Beam in beige and a GIF of a Man using the Beam. The Bala Beam adds weight to exercises like squats to help increase strength. Shop the new Bala Beam and Neon Pride Bala Bangles for home workouts.
Courtesy Bala

The Bala Beam is now shipping

HOME & KITCHEN

Writer Morgan Greenwald sitting in her living room, on her Ruggable carpet
Courtesy Morgan Greenwald

Why I'm now a repeat Ruggable rugs shopper

Mother and son making waffles in kitchen and image of a Krups waffle maker
Getty Images ; Amazon

Why I chose this Belgian waffle maker over others

Rear view of senior woman making coffee on stove in kitchen at home
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Organizing a tiny kitchen, simplified

Image: College student using laptop in dorm
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Expert shopping: Dorm storage solutions

Illustration of a RCA Mini Refrigerator, Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker, Cuisinart PerfecTemp Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, Ninja BL480D Blender, Stasher Reusable Storage Bag and Toshiba Microwave Oven
Amazon ; Keurig

Which cooking appliances are allowed in dorm rooms?

Illustration of different brands and types of Waffle makers
Amazon ; Sur La Table

Shop with experts: Waffle makers

Woman sitting in her room adjusting temperature of her Portable AC unit. These are the best affordable portable air conditioners in 2021. Shop the best portable air conditioning units from Frigidaire, BLACK+DECKER and more.
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Highly rated, affordable portable air conditioners of 2021

Illustration of the Honeywell Quiet Set 8-Speed Oscillating Tower Fan, the Dyson Pure Cool TP01 Purifying Fan, Ozeri 44-inch 3-Speed Oscillating and Vornado 41-Inch. Shop the best tower fans in 2021 including Lasko tower fans, Honeywell tower fans, oscill
Target ; Dyson ; Amazon

Top-rated tower fans to consider this summer

LG

How to choose an air conditioner, simplified

Illustration of four different rum bottles on a tropical palm background
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Best rum to drink on National Rum Day

SMART HOME

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SKINCARE

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BOOKS

Reading guides and shopping recommendations

GIF Illustration of different fiction books to read
Amazon

Summer fiction worth picking up right now

Woman holding a tablet in her garden
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Best books that simplify gardening

Illustration of books that are some of 2021's best books. Here are the best books to read in 2021. Shop books including mystery and biography from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop and more.
Amazon

Amazon editors' picks for best books of 2021 so far

Trinity University Press; University of Oklahoma Press; Feiwel and Friends

Tulsa Race Massacre: Myths and misconceptions

Woman lies on the beach reading a book
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Most anticipated beach reads for this summer

Illustration of three different AAPI books against a blue background. A Good True Thai, Arsenic and Adobo and Amina's Song. Read books by Asian American authors to learn more about the diverse Asian American experience. Noteworthy books for 2021 include f
Amazon

14 notable books by Asian American authors

Illustration of five different books for Black Mothers
Amazon

Books on Black motherhood to read this Mother's Day

Illustration GIF of different poetry books from LGBTQ poets
Amazon ; Goodreads ; Milkweed ; Copper Canyon Press ; Couch House books ; Omnidawn ; Nightboat Books

Queer and trans poets worth reading

Illustration of three different climate books, All We Can Save, Climate Action and Losing Earth: The Decade We Could Have Stopped Climate Change. Read a climate change book and learn about environmental issues this Earth Day. The best climate change books
Amazon

Books on climate change to read this Earth Day

Woman reading in her bed at night. What is Book of the Month? The Book of the Month club is a monthly book subscription box offering one hardcover book a month at a flat price to subscribers.
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How I used a book subscription service to lift my mood

Illustration of 3 Women Biographies, Confident Women by Tori Telfer, A Black Women's History of the United States, and Red Comet by Sylvia Plath
Amazon

Best biographies about women in history

Image: The book covers of \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar,\" \"Goodnight Moon,\" and \"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\"
Philomel Books; HarperCollins; Henry Holt and Co.

7 Dr. Seuss books alternatives

The children's version of Michelle Obama's \"Becoming.\"
Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Where to pre-order Michelle Obama's new 'Becoming' editions

Amazon

The Black poets who influenced Amanda Gorman

Illustration of 3 of 10 best new African American histories and biographies, according to Goodreads members
Amazon

Best African American histories, biographies recently published

PERSONAL FINANCEMore from Select

Young men working at home office, holding up a credit card
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The best college student credit cards of August 2021

Diverse Group of College Friends walking outside
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The best college student discounts

Laughing college student with phone
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5 apps to help college students get their finances off to a strong start

Old photo of Vassar College
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What happens when the payment pause and interest waiver on your student loans ends?

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The go-to money guide for cash-strapped college students