Baked Goods Whether you’re keeping baked goods at room temperature or freezing them, make sure they’re tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, with the following exceptions: Refrigerate dairy-based cakes and pies (such as cheesecake and lemon cream pie) and cookies with uncooked dairy fillings (like whipped cream or cream cheese).Keep bakery-style breads and baguettes in their original packaging (an airtight bag turns crusts soggy) and, if freezing, transfer to a resealable freezer bag....

Day-to-Day Storage Missy’s successful storage strategies revolve around working with daily habits rather than against them. For example, Missy converted a room just off the mudroom into a homework and project space. This works so that when the children come in from school, they can drop their bags and get started on their nightly to-do lists. She included drawer storage and a crafts caddy as a table centerpiece. The divided wooden tote corrals crafts supplies and is easy to carry to other areas....

“Sturdy, weatherproof items are the best candidates for storage in uninsulated sheds,” says Kevin Lenhart, landscape architect and design director at Yardzen. With so many shed styles to choose from, knowing which is the best storage shed for your yard is no easy task. To help you decide, we researched the best storage sheds out there, keeping in mind each pick’s size, style, material, and storage capacity. We also talked with a landscape architect....

To come up with this list of the best drinking glasses, we thoroughly researched various types of glassware and selected sets based on material, size, quantity, and style. We also spoke to Kristen Pena, principal designer of K Interiors, for expert advice on choosing drinking glasses for your home. One of the most important factors to consider in a glass is sturdiness, says Pena, as many places “sell glasses that break really easily....

I research, test, and report on home products every day, so this Cyber Monday, I’m sharing my favorite deals that I’m adding to my shopping cart. My list includes home upgrades like memory foam pillows, cloud-like duvet covers, and convenient air fryers, but also holiday gift ideas like seasonal scented candles, tumblers, and live Norfolk Island pines. And the discounts are up to 50% off. Editor-Approved Cyber Monday Deals: Le Jolie Muse Fir and Cedarwood Christmas Candle Seasonal candles make the best holiday gifts to hostesses and friends, so I’m buying a few of these cedarwood and fir candles while they’re $13 off....

If you’re hoping to snag a powerful and easy to use robot vacuum this Cyber Monday, now is the best time to start shopping. We found tons of best-selling models (including brands like Shark, iRobot, and Eufy) on sale for hundreds off their original price for a limited time. This means you’ll be able to find the device with the perfect set of features to help tackle your home’s most common messes, including pet hair, dirt, and even sticky spills....

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While quality overhead lighting is important, it’s not the only place you should concentrate on. “The benefits of under-cabinet lighting are tremendous,” says Tim Vislay, director of sales for the Showroom Channel at Legrand. “It gives you light directly on the work surfaces as you prepare meals and eliminates shadows that can be created by your overhead lighting.” There are myriad options available when it comes to under-cabinet lighting—built-in, strip, puck, and battery-powered, among others....

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When it comes to setting up a home rainwater harvesting system, there are many types of rain barrels to consider. To help you decide the best rain barrel for your home, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind their capacity, size, and material. We also consulted Chris Maxwell-Gaines, owner of Watercache.com. Maxwell-Gaines says rain barrels can do more than just collect water. “In addition, rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff from a property,” Maxwell-Gaines says....

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Made by UK-based Star Brands, The Pink Stuff is a mildly abrasive paste cleaner (and yes, it’s pink!). You apply it using a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub it onto the surface, and rinse it off with clean water. It promises to remove stains and rust from most hard surfaces, including cooktops, saucepans, sinks, ceramic tile, and more. The vegetable oil-based formula is nontoxic and made with 99 percent natural ingredients, including baking soda, quartz, and soap....

To buy: $69; amazon.com. One shopper bought the “lovely accent piece” to tidy up their home office and craft area—and shared that even their cat approves of the top-selling ottoman. They noted that the velvet fabric was “super soft” and the lid was “sufficiently padded” to ensure comfort. A second reviewer commended the durability of the ottoman after they bought the accessory for their first apartment as extra seating. In the two and half years that they’ve owned it, the “sturdy little stool” has served as a temporary office chair and guest room bedside table while efficiently keeping clutter out of sight....

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The Brightech Maxwell floor lamp and shelving unit has 10,700 five-star ratings and more than 3,000 positive reviews. It has a cool two-in-one design that functions as a lamp as well as a three-tier shelving unit that adds extra storage space to a living room, office, or bedroom. The unit is available in up to six colors (walnut brown, white, rustic wood, brown, black, and natural wood) for as little as $55, and shoppers love its functionality and modern style....

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