Amanda Blum

Waxed bulbs appeal to me for a lot of reasons, but mostly because they are almost entirely hands off.

If you're looking for graceful, sweeping gradients of light, Nanoleaf makes it really easy to achieve.

After ten minutes of prep, this recipe is hands-off for a 50-hour bath.

A great investment, if you can handle the clunky app.

In case you can't find yours or it's your first year on your own, here are three ways to fulfill the lighting of candles.

It's too cold to barbeque, but this brisket will develop a gorgeous bark and a delicious glaze of red wine, cherries, and pomegranate.

You don't have to be a kid to appreciate this sauce.

Predictive AI has a way to go, but the ability to use this wireless thermometer everywhere and monitor from the couch is delightful.

There's still tons to do outside, but at least this month, it's mostly optional.

While not straying too far from the original, a little color makes these latkes a little sweeter and earthier.

These appetizers take no time, have only a few ingredients, aren’t expensive, and will leave an impression.

Using only 500 watts, it quietly heats an entire room with useful smart features and a fantastic user interface.

Risotto is much harder to screw up than regular rice—and it's the perfect creamy, luxurious vehicle for leftover turkey.

Overnight, I went from growing zone 8b to 9a.

There's never been a better time to grab a KitchenAid mixer or an air fryer.

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The efficiency of newer heaters and A/Cs is impressive. Being able to add them to your smart home is even better.

Steep discounts on Dyson, Shark, Hoover, and Roomba dominate today's Black Friday sales.

Black Friday's a great time to get a sparkly new appliance on the cheap.

Alleviate post-meal cleanup while you make the best turkey soup you've ever had.