Deborah Young , textile expert, explains that jersey sheets offer a "cozy comfort you can curl up in." Their soft and warm feel comes from their knitted construction, which differs from the typical weave of other she
Just keep in mind, though, that this blanket is both oversized compared to a traditional throw and weighted. At 9.5 pounds, I find this blanket can be tricky to lift, fold, and move around. And, since the super-soft fur is a bit slick, it can slip and slide some while you’re tidying up or curling up on the co
Forewarning: These sheets do require a break-in period. When we first laid on them, they felt a bit itchy and stiff. However, after laundering, the cotton softened and took on the typical jersey feel. We’d say the fabric still leans stiffer than other sets on our list, but we’re confident it’ll continue to soften with more use and wash
It’s easy to trigger the recline mechanism from a seated position, and doesn’t take much effort–just a quick pull towards the back of the piece. The backrest doesn’t extend too far, either (the recline pulls the seat lower, instead of pushing the seat back), which is also nice and gives you the option to place it near a wall as opposed to say, the center of the r
You know those delightful reclining seats in movie theaters that have cupholders and armrests that you can lift, essentially making a loveseat for you and your partner? Those are available for homes now (I know, I’m excited, t
The Better Homes & Gardens Modular Sectional Sofa is an affordable introduction to sectionals. (Better Homes & Gardens is owned by The Spruce's parent company, People Inc.) We love how well this budget sectional fits into our smaller space at home, and we think it’s a great option for apartments and smaller homes al
I have a blue and white patterned blanket, which doesn't look like real fur. However, when we tested a brown option, it looked much more realistic than the bold colors and patterns available from Lola. The unique ripple pattern may not be the most authentic, but the rich true-to-life color choices do lend a realistic to
Both of our tested selections above have manual reclining, which means you flip a switch or click here. pull a latch to engage the reclining mechanism. There are, however, powered options that use a built-in motor to push and pull the footrest and backrest into place, which you control by switch or but
Not only do you need to be prepared with your desired sofa configuration mapped out before you begin opening tons of boxes, but you also have to assemble the whole thing yourself. Ultimately, the comfort, versatility, and durability of the Lovesac Sactional were well worth the initial eff
After many rounds of testing, we’ve found that the softest faux fur blankets are the coziest (and what we reach for most often). But it’s also critical that the fur fibers themselves last, surviving daily wear and looking plush after rounds of wash
Our editor is a huge fan of the pod’s liquid version , which has been her go-to detergent pick for the past 10-plus years and hasn’t flared her eczema yet. She made the switch to MightyPacks when she purchased her top-load washing machine that didn’t have a detergent dispenser, and is relieved at how much easier it is to do laun
The Tide Ultra Oxi Boost Power Pods definitely rival our overall best pick (also from Tide), but we felt these XL pods were strategically designed for extra-large loads and are best for larger households and laundry ne
While detergent pods are more convenient and easier to use than their liquid counterparts, most larger loads require two pods for a thorough clean, which is also something to consider. There are concentrated packs (like our most buzzworthy pick, the Laundry Sauce Laundry Pods ) and XL pods (like our best for large loads pick, the Tide Ultra Oxi Boost Power Pods ), though, that make doing larger loads easier with just one
After purchasing them, we highly recommend storing them in a cool, dry place to prevent them from dissolving prematurely. You also want to toss the pods in the drum before adding in your clothes to avoid the PVA casing from sticking to your clothes and leaving gooey blobs. (That said, we’ve found that running an extra rinse cycle can mostly help with any pod resid
With nearly 200 different fabrics to choose from, you can opt for performance fabric, family-friendly fabric, or even pet-friendly options. The flagstone brush weave fabric we selected seems pretty much toddler- and pet-proof. Even our red wine spills and muddy stains came right out when we washed our couch cove
Today, most faux fur blankets are made of polyester. While there are some made with other materials like acrylic, like our most realistic option , these are relatively few and far between. Polyester, in general, lends the softness and durability that faux fur deliv
Please trust me on this: don’t just skim the measurements and go with it if they sound about right. Double or triple check the loveseat’s precise measurements and compare it to your space and to any furniture that it’s going to be replac