Mia Ingui

3 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Mia Ingui

This spring, I moved into my first home, and though I love it, it's a townhouse that lacks a proper backyard (which hurts my gardening heart). So, I got inventive and added a raised garden bed, and after testing, I may never go back to the worms and backaches of in-ground gardening again. My fellow editors and I put five more raised garden beds to the test so you can choose the right one for summer gardening-some have been beloved for over five years now, a testament to their longevity.

3 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Mia Ingui

After growing tomatoes for years, I've learned that some success is left to chance. You can't control the weather or the number of pests crawling around, but something that has consistently improved my plants' health is tomato fertilizer. Though I never garden without it, my fellow editors and I recently put tomato fertilizers to the test to see how well they work.

4 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Mia Ingui

Wood staircases, though beautiful, can be slippery-and no one wants to worry about sliding on their way to get a midnight snack. If you have pets or children, you're likely on even higher alert for accidents. So, to stop them in their tracks, we tested and tried stair tread carpets to find the very best. During our testing, we tried stair treads of all materials, constructions, and colors to see how they measured up.

Mar 5, 2025 | thespruce.com | Mia Ingui

The Spruce Mirrors are the unsung heroes of the bathroom. They’re function-forward, stylish, and play a big part in beautiful bathroom design. Since shopping options for these seem endless, we, as decorating-obsessed editors, tested over a dozen bathroom mirrors to help you choose the perfect one.

Feb 27, 2025 | thespruce.com | Mia Ingui

The Spruce Though it likely is precautionary, investing in the best carbon monoxide alarms will ensure any harmful gases are detected as soon as possible, keeping you and your house members safe and sound. Like you, we are concerned homeowners who want to ensure no carbon monoxide leaks into our homes without our knowledge. To help you make the best purchasing decision, we tested carbon monoxide alarms in our homes to find our favorite makes and models.