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  1. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Vacuum CleanersCleaning obsessives weigh in on budget options, handheld vacuums, and ones that can tackle pet hair.
  2. painless shopping
    15 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) ChairsMinimalist, mid-century, and velvet seating that won’t cost the world.
  3. painless shopping
    17 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) LampsWe’ve scoured the internet for intricate glass table lamps, understated arching floor numbers, and novelty designs that are still functional.
  4. recommended by experts
    The Best Sleeping Bags, According to ExpertsIncluding the best sleeping bags for festivals, wet weather, and couples, according to camping pros, bloggers, and extreme-weather adventurers.
  5. father’s day
    19 Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From Black-Owned BusinessesNo matter your dad’s taste, consider supporting a Black business this year.
  6. reading lists
    16 Books on British Asian Experience by ESEA Authors, Recommended by ExpertsA reading list — from poetry to coming-of-age novels — for those wanting to read about the British Asian experience, exclusively by ESEA authors.
  7. prime day 2021
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Furniture and Home Deals (So Far)If you’re in the mood to spruce up your home, we’ll help you figure out where to start for the best furniture and home deals.
  8. reading lists
    39 Fiction & Non-Fiction Books by Black Britons, Recommended By CreativesA reading list for those looking for fiction and non-fiction recommendations by Black British authors.
  9. people’s choice
    The Best Coffee-Pod Machines on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersWe found ecofriendly, milk-frothing, and miniature options.
  10. reading lists
    25 Black British History Books, Recommended by Educators and ActivistsA reading list for those wanting to learn more about the history of Britain through an intersectional lens.
  13. recommended by experts
    The Best Tents, According to Scouts, Explorers, Hikers, and Trail RunnersIncluding pop-up and family-size options, and those suitable for stormy evenings.
  14. people’s choice
    The Best Sleeping Bags on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersWe’ve taken it outdoors and rounded up the very best selection of sleeping bags as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.
  15. this thing’s incredible
    I Finally Found a Sustainable Toothpaste That Actually Protects My TeethYou get a sustainably packaged duo of toothpaste tubes, one for the day, and one for the night, plus a bamboo toothbrush.