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  1. cleaning
    The 8 Very Best Carpet Steam CleanersTo keep carpets clean like a professional.
  2. best in class
    The Very Best Cast-Iron Casserole PotsChefs and Strategist staff guide you through the options worth investing in, as tested in their kitchens.
  3. best in class
    The Very Best Air FryersFrom a handy multi-cooker and a fryer older kids can use, to options suited to tighter budgets.
  4. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Vacuum CleanersCleaning obsessives weigh in on budget options, handheld vacuums, and ones that can tackle pet hair.
  5. best in class
    The 8 Very Best FansWe spoke to buyers and homeware experts for the ideal options to keep you cool.
  6. best in class
    10 of the Very Best Chef’s KnivesThe kitchen essential, to suit any budget.
  7. painless shopping
    The 49 Best Gifts for Every Type of DadGifts for goofy dads, workaholics, and dads who can’t stay out of the kitchen.
  8. this thing’s incredible
    You Can’t Go Wrong During Wedding Season With This £25 Oxford ShirtI got one in striped pink; there’s a classic off-white option too.
  9. best in class
    The 10 Very Best TowelsFrom the best hand towels and towel sets to the luxurious ones primed for a splurge.
  10. gifts they might actually want
    The Strategist UK’s Nonobvious Wedding Gift GuideOur alt-registry features some of our most stood-behind products.
  13. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Plants for Balconies and PatiosWhether your space is shady, a summery sun-trap, or tight for space, we’ve found a plant for you.
  14. prime day 2022
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals (So Far)Including sales on items from Le Creuset, Bodum, and Bissell.
  15. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It This Strategist-Approved Rice CookerYou’ll get perfectly fluffy rice, every time.
  16. prime day 2022
    Our Favourite Snake-Like Travel Pillow Is on Sale for Prime Day“Basically, the pillow is a noise-cancelling puff coat that you can wind around your neck.”
  17. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It This Charming Robot Vacuum CleanerIt’s currently 33 percent off.
  18. prime day 2022
    This Derm-Approved Smoothing Cleanser Is 44 Percent Off for Prime DayI’ve been using it for more than a year and stand behind its gentle exfoliation (especially for this price).
  19. gifts they might actually want
    The 47 Best 30th-Birthday GiftsIncluding what to get your friends who love composting, minimalism, and vinyl.
  20. painless shopping
    16 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Coffee TablesIncluding wood, glass, and concrete options.
  21. saw something said something
    Kate Middleton Wore Earrings From a Strategist-Approved Black-Owned BrandI knew her architectural earrings looked familiar — we’d covered jewellery brand Chalk before.
  22. this thing’s incredible
    These £12 Scent Tags Make My Wardrobe Smell Like the Liberty’s Changing RoomThe smoke-and-musk aroma has lasted for more than six months.
  25. painless shopping
    16 (Actually Stylish) Artificial PlantsFrom ferns to fiddle-leaf figs, we scoured the internet for actually nice-looking faux plants.
  26. recommended by experts
    The Best Barbecues, According to ExpertsWe asked chefs and food experts what to look for when choosing a barbecue, from gas to charcoal options.
  27. painless shopping
    36 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Balcony Décor AccentsIncluding fancy planters, bistro furniture, and waterproof cushions.
  28. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Rice CookersFrom the luxury Japanese model to the best for crowds.
  29. father’s day
    19 Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From Black-Owned BusinessesNo matter your dad’s taste, consider supporting a Black business this year.
  30. father’s day
    28 Father’s Day Gifts Under £10Including a dill pickle seasoning for popcorn, a book that’ll remind him of the Tate, and an odour-eliminating candle.
  31. father’s day
    34 Father’s Day Gifts Under £20Including gifts for birding dads, dads who love doodling, and highly competitive dads.
  32. father’s day
    The Cheapest, Nicest Father’s Day Gifts From Expensive BrandsIncluding a Burberry dog coat, an Aimé Leon Dore slip mat, and an Aēsop lip balm.
  33. this thing’s incredible
    This Humble-Looking, Top-Selling Plant Mister Is As Good As the Reviews SayI’m now among the shoppers who rhapsodize about the Flairosol, a £6 mister that feels like a plastic water bottle, but emits a perfect cloud of water.
  34. best in class
    The 5 Very Best SuitcasesWe polled frequent fliers and pored over reader reviews to find the best light, hard-shell, and inexpensive options.
  37. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Lip BalmsWe consulted experts, pored over reader reviews, and asked everyone from ballet dancers to DJs for their recommendations.
  38. best in class
    The 9 Very Best White T-shirts for MenIncluding boxy, lightweight, and multipack options.
  39. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Sunglasses for Women?We quizzed eight cool people, including podcasters, singers, and fashion editors, about their favourite shades.
  40. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Coffee GrindersIncluding the best manual, automatic, and extra-quiet options.
  41. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Sunglasses for Men?11 experts, including writers, fashion editors, and musicians, tell us their top picks.
  42. foot week
    This Granddadish Shoehorn Keeps My Wallabees in Mint ConditionI’ve also spied several influencers on TikTok incorporating shoehorns into their “get ready with me” routines.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Designer Charlie Casely-Hayford Can’t Live Without“Yes, these are technically women’s pyjamas.”
  44. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Coffee MakersIncluding the best for pour-over, filter coffee, and espresso.
  45. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Stock a Nonalcoholic Home Bar, According to ExpertsIncluding the nonalcoholic liqueur a self-professed coffee snob swears by.
  46. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Office ChairsIncluding a surprisingly supportive chair for under £70.
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn Can’t Live Without“I like my curly hair, but it can certainly have a mind of its own sometimes.”
  50. painless shopping
    The 48 Best Gifts for Every Type of BrotherIncluding what to buy the Depop-savvy little brother and the brother who grinds his own beans.
  51. best in class
    The 8 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding the best for nail and cuticle care, the best cruelty-free option, and the best oil-free hand cream.
  52. recommended by experts
    The Best Toothbrushes for Kids, According to DentistsWe asked dentists for their expert picks of the best toothbrushes for any and every child, including toddlers, older children and kids with braces.
  53. best in class
    The 4 Very Best Entry-Level TurntablesIncluding direct-drive, belt-drive, and Bluetooth-enabled options.
  54. painless shopping
    The Best Indoor Plants on AmazonWe found big and small options for every space in your home.
  55. painless shopping
    15 Actually Stylish Jigsaw PuzzlesIncluding design-y, surrealist, and canine options.
  56. recommended by experts
    The Best Craft Seltzers and Sodas, According to ExpertsWe asked bodega owners, trend analysts, and food writers for their favourites.
  57. recommended by experts
    How to Make Cold-Brew Coffee at Home, According to BaristasIt’s a lot easier than you think.
  58. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Mother’s Day Gifts, From £5 to £100It can be hard to find that special gift for Mother’s Day — so we called some trusted contacts (with excellent taste) for their recommendations.
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