The Best Blackout Curtains, High-End Ranges, and More

The best snow shovel, our favorite tote bags, and more, in this week’s Sweethome newsletter. [View this email in your browser] Though I’m mostly thankful that the days are getting longer again, I sleep better on darker winter days. If you, like me, are one of the [four out of five people] who experience sleep problems once a week or more, check out our new guide to [blackout curtains]. I’m an ideal candidate for these myself, given that light from bright parking-lot flood lamps streams into my bedroom all night. All of the sleep experts we talked to recommended room darkening curtains for a sleep environment that discourages sensory processing. —Ganda Suthivarakom [The Best Blackout Curtains] After [22 hours of research and testing], we think [the Sebastian Insulated Total Blackout Window Curtains] are the best for creating a cave-dark room. They blocked more light than 12 other sets, and they’re affordable and good looking. [Our Favorite Tote Bags] Four Wirecutter staffers tested 20 totes for utility, comfort, quality, value, and style. [These are the ones we’d choose] for family, friends, and for ourselves. [The Best Snow Shovel] After [70 hours of research] (and 40 hours of shoveling), the best snow shovel is the [True Temper 18-Inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover], our pick four years in a row. [The Best High-End Ranges] Our [40 hours of research] found that the [36-inch Wolf Dual Fuel] and [48-inch Thermador Pro Grand Dual Fuel] are the best ranges for high-end kitchens, with powerful cooktops and ovens, solid service records, and versatile and attractive designs. [Great Gear for the Big Game] After hundreds of hours of research and hands-on testing, we’ve found [the best gear] to optimize your viewing experience for the big game this year. The Sweethome has all the answers to your [party-planning] needs, and The Wirecutter team has found the best tech—from [$500 TVs] to [HD antennas]. [The Best Deals We Can Find] Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are [some great deals] on solid pieces of gear. Let’s be friends... [Like us on Facebook ] [Follow us on Twitter] [Follow us on Pinterest] [Follow us on Instagram] [Subscribe to our YouTube channel] Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe [here] to receive it weekly. Copyright © 2017 The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company), All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for Sweethome's weekly newsletter. Wait, you don't remember? Our mailing address is: The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company) 142 Henry Street, 1W New York, NY 10002 [Add us to your address book] [unsubscribe from this list] | [update subscription preferences]