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The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US

MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year

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 Original mattress review: a comfy, breathable hybrid – 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

Tempur Pro Plus SmartCool mattress review: a dream for your joints or too soft for comfort?

This premium all-foam mattress delivers serious softness and pressure relief – but not everyone will love the sink

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

The poop rule: is this the most disgusting decluttering method ever?

Move over, Marie Kondo – there’s a new tidying influencer in town. And Amanda Johnson is definitely not trying to spark joy

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

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  • The best resistance bands in the UK to improve mobility and strength on a budget, tested
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  • The sleeping x eating secret: 15 ways to better rest, a healthier diet – and a happier life
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  • Chat to strangers and let your kids be bored: how to embrace a ‘slow September’ – and enjoy life more
  • The best backpacks in the UK for work, travel and wild adventure – tested
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  • The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed
  • The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested
  • Forget T-maxxing – the manosphere’s obsession with testosterone is just fear-maxxing
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  • Clive Parkinson obituary
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