To buy: $229 (was $300); amazon.com or samsung.com. Here’s how the Jetbot works: Using the company’s Dual Spin technology, two pads attached to the Jetbot spin at a fast rate while the robot itself turns and moves around the room. Its smart sensor system detects walls, furniture, stairs, and even carpets, so the robot mop won’t fall down steps or get your spot-clean-only rugs wet. It comes with eight cleaning modes such as “focus mode” that concentrates on a particular area, “manual mode” that allows you to control the robot with a remote, and “edge mode” that deep cleans the edges of your walls....

Highlights: Sarah’s past work includes writing commerce pieces across several categories, including goods for the home, kitchen gadgets, fashion, beauty, and skincare for LoveToKnow Media.Prior to becoming a writer, Sarah worked in live daytime television at The Wendy Williams Show in New York City for over five years.She holds a B.A. in Communications & Social Interaction from SUNY Oswego. She’s also a millennial mom who’s contributed personal stories and parenting pieces to Motherly....

“Massive price gains are pretty common all across the U.S.,” says realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale. “We’re talking double-digit price gains over a year ago.” While it may be tempting to cash in right now and make a profit on your house, there’s plenty to think about before you put that For Sale sign out front. And unless you’re downsizing or moving to a cheaper market, selling your house now may not make financial sense....

Tip: Opt for pork chops no thicker than 1/2 inch to guarantee quick cooking and perfectly golden (not burned) sesame seeds.

These Levi’s skinny jeans give you that polished look that’s ideal for the office while still feeling relaxed enough to wear around the house. Made with a blend of breathable cotton, durable polyester, and stretchy elastane, the jeans slip right on and contour to your shape. You’ll also love that they’re very soft against the skin, so you won’t want to trade them for leggings when you get home. Trust us, they’re that good....

The Stars Above Beautifully Soft Pajama Set looks comfortable before you even put it on. The set, which is made from 95 percent modal and 5 percent spandex, includes a long-sleeve top and pants. Both pieces have contrasting white piping for a fun classic pop, and you can choose from four classic colors as well as two prints (leopard and pink stripes, respectively). To buy: $30; target.com “These are the softest, coziest pajamas,” wrote one of the 200 five-star reviewers, who also noted the Target women’s pajamas fit true-to-size....

With these chances, it’s no surprise that prospective homebuyers have been going out of their way to make these offers. “Our quarterly report reveals that 57 percent of agents have seen buyers leverage their own retirement or securities funds to pay cash for a home,” says Laura Tonelli, home trends expert at HomeLight, a San Francisco-based real estate referral company. In addition, she says that 49 percent of real estate agents polled have seen buyers take out a home equity loan or home equity line of credit for this purpose, and 38 percent of agents have seen buyers get short-term loans from friends or family....

We came up with six delicious ways to work the sweet side of your machine. Sure, you could make similar versions in the oven, but the slow cooker provides a slow (duh) even heat that, for some cakes, is far superior to the traditional oven treatment. Our Slow Cooker Cheesecake, for example, sets up with a delectable custard-like texture, with no water bath required. And we suggest scooping the Chocolate Pudding Cake straight from the slow cooker into the dessert dish....

I’m sure you don’t need to be convinced that this sweet little fiber-filled fruit is near-perfect. Regardless, I’m going to try. For starters, a serving of strawberries packs more vitamin C than most citrus fruits. “One cup of strawberries packs 85 milligrams of vitamin C. That’s over 140 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and more than what you’d get from a single orange,” says Jenn LaVardera, RD, a nutrition expert for Naturipe Farms....

To come up with these recommendations, we thoroughly researched the best shoe cleaners on the market and narrowed down our list based on type, shoe material, and more. We also spoke with Eduard Shimunov, owner of Cobbler Express Shoe Repair in New York City, for expert tips on how to keep your shoes looking new. Our top pick, the Reshoevn8r Original Kit, is ideal because it comes with wipes, a cleaning solution, and a brush, making it easy to use as a spot treatment or clean your entire shoe....

We tested 12 upholstery, carpet, and steam cleaners in our Lab and evaluated them based on their effectiveness at removing stains from upholstery, as well as their portability, versatility, noise level, and overall value. Our top pick, the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, was the most effective portable upholstery and carpet cleaner when it came to removing stains. Plus, it’s lightweight and easy to maneuver around hard-to-reach areas....