Melissa Epifano

Melissa Epifano is a United Kingdom-based freelance writer and editor who focuses on home and lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in The Spruce, Real Simple, Forbes Home, InStyle, and MyDomaine. Highlights: * Freelance writer and editor focusing on home and lifestyle topics * Work has appeared in The Spruce, Real Simple, Forbes Home, InStyle, and MyDomaine * Former lifestyle editor at The Spruce

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MUBIN Buffalo Plaid Rug 2X3 ft Outdoor Black and White Checked Rug Cotton Reversible

Shoppers Say This Stylish $14 Rug Can Handle 'Rain, Dust Storms, and Tramplings' With Ease

Sauder North Avenue Storage Bench, Charter Oak finis

This Modern Farmhouse Bench May Be Stylish, but Its Secret Storage Makes It a Real Must-Have

Naturalizer Women's Banks Pump

These Slingback Heels Are Actually Comfortable Enough to Wear All Day, According to Shoppers

15 Stage Shower Filter - Shower Head Filter

The Item Making 'an Incredible Difference' in Shoppers' Hair and Skin Isn't a Formula—It's a Shower Filter

Zappo Rainboots

10 Comfortable Rain Boots That Are Actually Stylish—All on Sale at Zappos

Memory Foam Bath Mat for Bathroom Non Slip Bath Rug

Shoppers Say This Memory Foam Bathroom Mat Is 'Like Standing on a Cloud' After Every Shower

This Super Comfy Cardigan Feels Like You're 'Secretly Wearing Pajamas,' According to Shoppers

BOOMJOY Floor Scrub Brush with Long Handle -50" Stiff Brush

This Broom-Meets-Squeegee Takes the Annoyance (and Back Pain) Out of Cleaning Tile and Floors

Indoor Doormat, Front Back Door Mat Rubber Backing Non Slip Door Mats

This Entryway Mat Doesn't Just Look Good—It Keeps Rain, Dirt, and Grime Out of Your Home, Too

SouLips Adhesive Hooks, Self Adhesive Black Wall Mounted Hanger for Key

These Adhesive Hooks Are My Secret to a Stylish, Minimal Bathroom—No Power Tools Required

KOIOS Air Purifier, Small Air Purifiers with True HEPA Filter

Ditch Early Morning Sniffles With This Air Purifier That Reviewers Say Makes a Difference in an Hour

Bamboo Sheet Set

I Never Knew How Much Bedding Influenced My Insomnia Until I Tried These Cooling Bamboo Sheets

Bedsure White Quilt Sets Queen Bedspreads Full Size

Outsmart Unpredictable Summer-to-Fall Weather With This Comfortable Quilted Bedding Set

Walker Edison Theo Mid Century Modern 2 Door Asymmetrical Glass Shelf

The Mid-Century Modern Console of Your Dreams Is on Sale for $160 and Has So Many Uses

Macedonia Mid Century Modern Tufted Back Fabric Recliner

This Petite Chair With a Secret Recliner Is the Accent Seat Your Space Needs

Tangkula Wood Lift Top Coffee Table, Modern Coffee Table w/Hidden Compartment

This Stylish Coffee Table Has a Secret Workspace and Plenty of Storage Space

Coavas Folding Bookshelf Home Office Industrial Bookcase

You Can Have Your Dream Bookshelf in 5 Minutes or Less Thanks to This Foldable Find

Upgraded Boho Bathroom Rug

This Boho-Chic Bath Rug Is the Perfect Swap for That Dingy Mat You've Been Wanting to Replace

Winsome Wood Mario Kitchen, Natural

Reviewers Store Their Instant Pots, Roasters, Blenders, and Microwaves All on This One Tiny Rolling Cart

Velvet Storage Ottoman Foot Rest

Reviewers Keep Finding More Uses for This Stylish Ottoman, Which Already Doubles as Storage and a Side Table

Palm Pot Brush- Bamboo Round 3 Packs

These Scrub Brushes Can Tackle Anything Stuck on Your Pots and Pans—and Look Great While Doing It

table

This Sleek Little Side Table Makes Outdoor Lounging, Grilling, and Entertaining Easier