Valentine's Day Gifts, The Best Pressure Cooker, and More

How to shop for a diamond engagement ring, a very adult Valentine’s Day, and more, in this week’s Sweethome newsletter. [View this email in your browser] The key to a successful Valentine’s Day is planning ahead. There’s no need to scramble at the last second, folks. So if you haven’t already, it wouldn’t hurt to line up reservations at a dependable restaurant. Or instead, figure out [what you’re going to cook] and [what cocktails you’re going to make]. And though it’s true that a perfect and unique gift comes from the heart, we’ve got [a guide] with some practical (and romantic) recommendations, from chocolate to candles and beyond. —Raphael Brion [The Best Gifts and Ideas for a Romantic Anniversary or Valentine’s Day] The right gift for your beloved is a choice that should come from the heart—but a little research can help. After having testers perform more than 100 hours of research, we found [the best items] to help you plan your next romantic occasion. Next Week: The Best Hair Dryer After over 25 hours of research, we’ve found that all hair dryers do the same thing. The [Xtava Peony] is the best because it’s the most comfortable to hold. [The Best Wireless Outdoor Home Security Camera] We spent hundreds of hours testing nine DIY outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras, and the easy to set up and use [Netgear Arlo Pro] is the [best for most people]. [NSFW: A Very Adult Valentine’s Day] If you’re at work, read this on your phone and not your computer: Our guide to [an adults-only Valentine’s Day]. [How to Shop for a Diamond Engagement Ring] Here’s everything someone preparing to propose marriage should know about [choosing and buying a diamond]: What determines price and value, where to buy, and what to ask a jeweler. [The Best Pressure Cooker] The electric [Instant Pot IP-DUO60] and stovetop [Fagor Duo 8-Quart] are the [best options] we found after 40 hours researching and testing 12 pressure cookers. These two offer the best combination of great performance at a reasonable price, and they’ll help you get [dinner on the table] in less than half the time of cooking in a regular pot. [The Best Toilet Plunger] After considering 40 plungers and testing eight, we think the [Korky 99-4A Max Performance Plunger] is the best. It is by far the [most powerful plunger] we found. [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]