The 175 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff
Unique, tested gift ideas for every budget – from stocking stuffers to splurges – to cover every recipient and scenario
I thought I found the perfect pillow. Could these three unseat my favorite?
The Original Adjustable Pillow put Coop on the map by suiting sleepers of all kinds. I tested to the Adjustable Orthopedic, Original and Wedge options see if they match up
Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: comfy, breathable and cheaper than its rivals
Emma’s mattress promises cosy nights at a fair price, but poor customer service reviews kept us from testing it – until now
Mouldy plates, burning pans, clouds of vape smoke: how to survive the horrors of the shared kitchen
Whether it’s your first day at uni or your 10th year in a flatshare, there’s no telling what awaits you whenever you enter the communal kitchen. Here’s how to cook and eat with the minimum of squalor – and the maximum of safety
The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout
Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out
52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)
Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups
Origin Hybrid Pro mattress review: gigantic, firm … the James Bond of mattresses
This supportive bed-in-a-box mattress packs a powerful orthopaedic punch. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better
Sort your life out in 30-minute chunks: how to make the most of a Power Half Hour
Edit your wardrobe, do a beauty blitz, organise your savings … Experts share tips on the tasks best tackled in small bites
Ikea Valevåg mattress review: a brilliant budget buy or too cheap for comfort?
Ikea’s pocket sprung mattress is a relative bargain. Here’s what I loved about it – and what didn’t impress me
Is the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress worth the hype? I slept on it for three months to find out
This premium mattress comes with a chunky price tag. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better