A $24 light switch with a secret

The $24 light switch that doesn't need your Wi‑Fi

Smart lighting usually means special bulbs, a hub, an app, and a router you quietly pray to. This switch skips all of it, runs up to 18 schedules, and can make an empty house look very occupied.

Flip the script

Your pots and pans might be doing the wrong jobs

Most kitchens run on a random pile of nonstick, aluminum, and one heroic cast iron skillet. This guide sorts out the five pieces you actually need, plus which material deserves each spot.

Reassign the pans

Cozy is mostly about texture and light, and fall is when both become pretty much non-negotiable.

Our long-time favorite on the texture front is the Cozy Bliss Bubble Faux Fur Throw. It was so soft that our tester’s kids fought over it nightly. It looks far pricier than it is, and it’s available in a stack of colors.

For light, these remote-controlled flameless candles flicker convincingly and turn themselves off on a timer. Pair them with a plaid harvest runner that seats eight to 10, and the vibes are set for upcoming Friendsgiving celebrations.

Coziness is a state of mind, though— and our complete list of fall finds has plenty more ways to get there.

These dishwashers actually finish the job (drying)

Opening the dishwasher to a puddle in every mug is a special kind of betrayal. Our top pick left nothing behind in testing, even on plastics, thanks to a mineral that turns water into heat.

Meet the mineral

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Most microwaves are basically the same. Key word: most.

Here's the twist: a handful of companies make most countertop microwaves, and they heat about the same. The differences that matter hide in size, controls, and sensors. That's where these pull ahead.

Find the outlier