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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

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A Curated List of Memorial Day Sales

The internet is on sale. Here’s where to start.

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The Most Functional Mechanical Pencils That Don’t Skimp On Style

Digital technology has helped the world in countless ways, but it also makes certain things quite inconvenient. Case in point: It’s pretty hard to find a pencil sharpener nowadays. Even libraries--the longstanding beacon of the written word--seem to have taken them down. It's time to upgrade to a mechanical pencil…

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The Best Ashtrays, From Vintage to Modern

The perfect ashtray can complete your home decor. There's a wide world of ashtrays, from vintage to modern and from timeless ceramic to McDonald's collectible classic ashtrays. And no modern ashtray conversation is complete without mentioning Houseplant, Seth Rogen's ashtray brand. Ashtrays have come a long way from being simple…

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Backdrop and Porsche Collaborate on Home Paint Colors

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for. You can now match your home interior to your favorite Porsche. Backdrop, makers of some of our favorite interior house paint, have continued their line of collaborations by teaming up with Porsche. To celebrate 75 years of Porsche, Backdrop has released four limited-edition…

By John A. Paradiso
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It’s Not Too Late to Save Big on the Best Home Cleaning Robots With Roborock

Prime Day might be over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to save big on the most incredible sale the world of cleaning has even known. And that's where Roborock comes in. Whether you opt for the S8(+), Dyad Pro, Q5(+) or any of the other myriad options, Roborock…

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Want to Own a Tiny Home? Home Depot Has You Covered

If owning a tiny home has been on your bucket list, then Home Depot is here to help. Plus One, a prefab tiny home manufacturer, has partnered with Home Depot to offer the Getaway Pad. This Tiny Home Kit is a revolutionary solution for DIY enthusiasts and design connoisseurs seeking…

By John A. Paradiso
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