Andreana Lefton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andréana Lefton is a writer and educator, focusing on human rights and creating spaces of refuge—in our homes and communities. As a documentary researcher, she has freelanced with The Guardian as well as NPR- and BBC-affiliates. She’s written for On Being, the United Nations, and many non-profit clients in the US, UK, Europe, and Middle East. All that she knows of garden care and interior design she learned from her artistic mother, Jacqueline. She now applies these skills to her life in Chattanooga, TN, where home is an urban art studio with books piled everywhere. Follow her on Twitter.

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APRIL 13, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Lawn Edgers Tested in 2023

Whether your yard is large or small, minimally landscaped or filled with flower beds, one of the easiest ways to tame unruly edges and keep it looking manicured is to invest in a reliable...

APRIL 13, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Extension Cords of 2023

A length of insulated wire with a plug at one end and a socket at the other, an extension cord comes in handy to connect an appliance, a power tool, or another electrical device to a powe...

APRIL 11, 2020 | SATURDAY
The Best Alarm Clocks

A healthier morning routine is something everyone can benefit from. Research shows that lack of sleep increases the risk for obesity, heart disease, and infections, according to the Natio...

MARCH 31, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Painter’s Tape Tested in 2023

For a pro-quality paint job, you’ve got to focus on the areas you don’t want to paint as well as the ones you do. That’s where painter’s tape comes in. A specialty masking tape designed f...

MARCH 30, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Grout Cleaners Tested in 2023

Grout isn’t something we usually notice until it becomes grimy, dark, or dingy. However, with the right cleaner, it’s easy to restore grout—and the surrounding tile—to its original beauty...

MARCH 29, 2020 | SUNDAY
The Best Duct Tapes

If you’ve heard the expression “like water off a duck’s back,” you may be surprised to learn that it was the original inspiration for duct tape. This durable, cloth-backed tape was origin...

MARCH 25, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Rechargeable Batteries

One of the simplest ways to save money and protect the environment is to buy reusable products—and batteries are one of the easiest places to start. While reusable batteries cost more tha...

MARCH 24, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Solar Path Lights Tested in 2023

Path lights help extend outdoor enjoyment well past sunset, and when solar powered, they don’t even add to your electricity bill. Drawing photovoltaic energy directly from the sun, these ...

MARCH 23, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Snow Shovels for Safely Moving Ice and Snow, Tested

Removing snow from the driveway the old-fashioned way might not be fun, but it’s a good-for-the-Earth way to clear driveways, walkways, and decks. Not all methods of snow and ice removal ...

MARCH 17, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Portable Grills, Tested and Reviewed

Those who host frequent backyard cookouts tend to have firm opinions about what kind of grill keeps mouths watering. Picking the right portable grill to satisfy taste buds on the go—like ...