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— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Whether keeping your home spotless is a joy or a complete hassle, we can all rejoice in the genius of a cleaning hack—if it works. Here at Reviewed, we are passionate about finding the best solutions for about anything, and cleaning is no exception. And it is safe to say we have picked up quite a few hacks along the journey. Tip and tricks that change your cleaning game save money, time, and elbow grease. From getting out tough grease stains, cleaning...

Hi friend!  I cannot believe how fast this is all happening.  If you missed the news, I unexpectedly fell in love with a home and we moved yesterday!  Talk about a long day!  Did you catch the new home tour? It’s been a whirlwind with the process of buying a new house while simultaneously getting my house ready to put on the market.  I wanted to make sure it was show ready, so I deep cleaned, touched up paint, and started packing up to make our house look staged. The goal is to make it pretty and inviting and like...

Got a blade that needs sharpening? The whetstone knife sharpening stone from Sharp Pebble is a two-sided stone with a bamboo base, and it's the sharpening stone we recommend. We love the different grits and the included instructional guide. We have a few favorites, some that work better than others for various sharpening needs, and here they are. Best Overall: Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Beginners and seasoned pros will appreciate the double-sided whetstone from Sharp Pebble. For those new to sharpening, the included angle guide is an easy way to learn the technique. Just slide the angle guide on any...

Reading and cooking are my two great loves, so naturally I’m the kind of person who fills my kitchen with books. And bookish art. And bookish magnets. And actual books that I am reading, left on the counter in stacks because I put them down to start making dinner. I’m a firm believer in the “every room is made better with books” philosophy, and honestly, isn’t every room made better with bookish stuff, too? Over the years I’ve amassed a small collection of bookish goods that make it very clear that my kitchen and pantry belong to someone who reads....

Most people bonded with their families over Peaky Blinders and banana bread during the beginning of the pandemic, but not Stefanie Dollak. In October 2020, the senior digital marketing manager at Etsy, who had returned to Hamilton, Canada, after spending most of her 20s living in Europe and the U.S., decided to buy her very first home. Then she called in her dad and brother, who make up Dollak Construction, to help her not just renovate it but double the size. (The place started as one story and 750 square feet; now it’s 1,535 square feet and has a second...