10 Small Home Upgrades With Outsized Impact
Hardware swaps, smart lighting and tiny appliances that change how your home feels for less than a weekend getaway.
You don't need to renovate to fall back in love with your home. Here are the small upgrades that delivered the highest reader satisfaction this year.
The kitchen
A great espresso machine transforms morning routines like nothing else — look for stable temperature control and an easy-to-use milk frother.
Lighting
Warm dimmable smart bulbs are the single highest-ROI upgrade we've tested. The data backs it up.
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