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Erin Schwartz is a Strategist writer who covers home décor, furniture, gardening, and clothing care and DIYs. They previously worked as an editor at Garage magazine and reviewed TV, movies, and books for The Nation.

  1. decor
    The 17 Very Best Bedside LightsIncluding a mid-century brass-and-wood sconce and a German resin mushroom.
  2. cleaning
    The 8 Very Best Clothes SteamersFrom a travel steamer the size of a Hydro Flask to the workhorse standing unit found in every costume shop and department store.
  3. cleaning
    The 13 Very Best Clothes-Drying Racks“I’ve been photographed with this drying rack. I love this drying rack.”
  4. furniture
    The 10 Very Best Sleeper Sofas“The sign of a quality sleeper is that you don’t know it is one.”
  5. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Artists, According to ArtistsIncluding art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
  6. furniture
    The 12 Very Best CouchesI sat on 57 couches to bring you this report.
  7. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of Dad (at Every Price Point)Including “the Birkin of coolers” and a top-rated turntable.
  8. garden
    The Very Best Compost BinsFrom an easy-to-clean countertop option to a system that can handle “the crazy Frankenstein stuff in the back of your fridge.”
  9. organization
    The 13 Very Best Laundry Hampers and BasketsIncluding a backpack “if you’re someone who despises the walk to your local laundromat.”
  10. bathroom
    Lofty, Durable Hotel Towels for 25 Percent OffAfter “four and a half years of near-constant use,“ they’re still as good as new.
  11. shoes
    The Very Best Products for Cleaning SneakersThe most important thing is a formula that works on all materials.
  12. decor
    Metal Décor Is Cheapest at the Restaurant-Supply ShopIs that an onion-ring display tower or a candlestick? Who’s to say.
  13. spring fashion
    What Your Status Home Décor Says About YouDress your house for the life you want.
  14. small appliances
    The Very Best Indoor-Garden Kits“I was blown away by the variety of vegetables (and sheer volume of food) we could grow.”
  15. cleaning
    The 7 Very Best Clothing Irons“At this point in our civilization, most people who create irons understand that they really need to have a couple functions.”
  16. decor
    The Very Best Window CurtainsFrom Italian-villa sheer to blackout curtains that block light and heat.
  17. decor
    The Very Best Washable RugsFor households with toddlers, pets, gardeners, messy chefs, and more.
  18. cleaning
    The Very Best Waterproofers for Shoes and BootsFrom the “the crème de la crème of shoe care” to the wax that will “weatherproof the hell out of those Blundstones.”
  19. valentine’s day gifts
    Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of ManHigh-tech recovery gear, a romantic camp chair, and a Gundam for anime fans.
  20. women’s apparel
    The 14 Very Best Cashmere SweatersFrom wardrobe staples to bright color-blocked sweaters.
  21. decor
    The Very Best Curtain RodsFrom fancy iron finials to unobtrusive rods with “the smallest rings possible.”
  22. decor
    The 13 Very Best Removable WallpapersPeel, stick, and repeat.
  23. vacuums
    Automate the Chore You Hate With a Nearly Half-Off RoombaNo bells and whistles, just a solid robot vacuum.
  24. gifts
    29 Gifts Under $5 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Including food presents, dog toys, and self-care essentials.
  25. strategist round table
    Star Light
    Do You Turn on the Big Light?The Strategist staff is divided.
  26. accessories
    12 Impractical, Aesthetic Phone CasesYou don’t need to settle for black silicone.
  27. vacuums
    A Very Rare 50 Percent-Off Dyson Vacuum SaleA Black Friday deal in the middle of January.
  28. bedding
    The 23 Very Best QuiltsFrom heirloom patchwork to luxe Egyptian cotton.
  29. gifts
    43 Stocking Stuffers Under $15 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Including gourmet snacks, fancy pens, and a bundle of sage to cleanse your energy for 2025.
  30. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Dads Who Don’t Want AnythingGifts so useful and thoughtful, they’ll delight even the most no-nonsense dads.
  31. gifts
    The Best Non-Boring Gifts for AnybodyNo socks or scented candles here.
  32. gifts
    The Expensive Gifts for Dads That Are Actually Worth ItIncluding a made-in-America sweatsuit and high-tech recovery boots.
  33. men’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Men’s Cashmere SweatersIncluding classic cable knits and less traditional prints.
  34. small appliances
    AeroGarden Is Going Out of Business, and Its Smart Gardens Are Half OffYes, you can DIY your own seed pods.
  35. best of 2024
    The Best Books of 2024The novels and nonfiction that gave us unique perspectives on what it’s like to experience the world in all its sorrow and wonder.
  36. cyber monday
    I Found the Cheapest Place to Buy Le Creuset, Dyson, and AirPods for Cyber WeekA guide for those laser-focused on big-ticket items.
  37. cyber monday
    Last Call for the Best Cyber Monday Home DealsMere hours are left to get 30 percent off everything at the Container Store.
  38. black friday
    I Swept the Internet for the Best Black Friday Home DealsCrate & Barrel and Article couches, $81 Bissells, and a “sub-$100 vibe hack” lamp from Hay.
  39. black friday
    I Swept the Internet for the Best Black Friday Home DealsCrate & Barrel and Article couches, $81 Bissells, and a “sub-$100 vibe hack” lamp from Hay.
  40. gifts
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Gifts for GardenersFrom a mosquito spray that smells good enough to be worn as cologne to a book known as the “bible of fermentation.”
  41. gifts
    There’s No Worse Gift Than a Gag GiftIf I could, I’d take back all my gag gifts and replace them with something more enduring.
  42. vacuums
    We Never See Dysons for 50 Percent OffIt also weighs 40 percent less than the brand’s other cordless styles.
  43. home
    The Very Best Plant Misters“No one wants to get carpal tunnel from spraying plants.”
  44. prime day
    Prime Day Is National Buy a Vacuum DayIt’s a great day to buy a Dyson or a carpet cleaner.
  45. strategist round table
    Our Thoughts on Halloween Costumes“No costume is better than a half-assed costume.”
  46. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Home CatalogueOne-hundred well-designed items for every corner.
  47. decor
    The 17 Very Best DoorknobsFor a home refresh that’s quicker and cheaper than painting.
  48. garden
    The 13 Very Best Houseplant FertilizersFrom all-purpose organics to the seaweed-based fertilizer that carnivorous plants love.
  49. strategist brain
    On My Mind: eBay Rugs and a Dog Wedding DressWelcome to “Strategist Brain.”
  50. hair treatments
    Just Buy the Minoxidil“After starting it in February, I noticed regrowth around the temples by June and thicker, stronger hair overall by August.”
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