Ryder Calloway

I’ve spent the last three months testing floor cushions in my own reading nook, sinking into them with paperbacks, hardcovers, and my morning coffee. After cycling through eight different models and getting input from our team of home decor enthusiasts, I can tell you with confidence: the right floor cushion transforms a forgotten corner into … Read more

There is something about a garland-draped staircase that instantly transforms a home into a holiday showpiece. Whether your staircase is a grand foyer centerpiece or a simple set of stairs leading to the second floor, the right Christmas garland turns it into the first thing guests notice when they walk through the door. After testing … Read more

I spent three weekends testing rocking chair sets on my covered porch before writing this guide, and I learned something that surprised me: the cheapest set in this roundup held up almost as well as a model costing three times more. I pushed each chair through rain, morning dew, direct afternoon sun, and a 250-pound … Read more

I spent six weekends testing wooden Adirondack chairs across three backyards, two decks, and one fire pit area, and the results changed how I shop for outdoor furniture. After sitting, sanding, and assembling every option in this guide, I put together this list of the best wooden Adirondack chairs for backyards that actually hold up … Read more

Living in a small apartment should not mean skipping out on holiday spirit. When I first moved into a 400-square-foot studio, I thought my Christmas decorating days were over. Then I discovered the world of compact trees and everything changed. Finding the best artificial Christmas trees for small spaces completely transformed how I approach holiday … Read more

Every December, families across the country pull boxes from storage and carefully unwrap pieces that tell a story older than any of us. The nativity scene is the one Christmas decoration that goes beyond aesthetics. It is the heart of the holiday for many households, a reminder of why we celebrate in the first place. … Read more

I spent three weeks testing oversized faux wreaths on my own front door and a neighbor’s south-facing porch to see which ones actually hold up. After hanging, fluffing, and exposing eight popular options to sun, wind, and rain, I narrowed the list to the large artificial wreaths for entryways worth your money in . Big … Read more

Finding the right pre-lit Christmas tree for your living room changes the entire feel of your home during the holidays. I have spent the last three holiday seasons testing different artificial trees in my own living space, paying attention to how they look, how easy they are to set up, and whether the lights actually … Read more

I spent the last two holiday seasons rotating through a dozen flocked Christmas trees in my living room, taking notes on everything from setup time to how much white dust ended up on my hardwood floors. After 60+ days of testing across six different rooms and one very patient cat, I have a clear picture … Read more

Living in an apartment in means making smart choices about furniture, decor, and yes, even Christmas trees. When floor space runs tight and your living room doubles as your dining room, a traditional 5-foot-wide Christmas tree just doesn’t fit. That’s where slim Christmas trees for apartments come in. After spending 6 weeks comparing 15 different … Read more