Wirecutter - 5 deals on home essentials

TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp with Qi-Enabled Wireless Charger

Deal price: $20 | Street price: $55
With code DT38

Multifunctional devices can help cut down desk clutter and make your space feel more organized. The slim and modern TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp comes feature-packed with all the bells and whistles, including five brightness levels and color-temperature modes, a night-light mode, and a one-hour timer to remind you to give yourself a break. It also has a Qi-enabled base that serves as a wireless charger.

OXO Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Set

Deal price: $8 | Street price: $10
With code SHOP + store pickup

If you put anything besides water in your water bottle, eventually gunk will build up and you’ll have to clean it. While a regular sponge may not be able to reach all the nooks and crannies, the OXO bottle-cleaning set has everything you need to keep your water bottle fresh and clean. This dishwasher-safe kit includes a large bottle brush, a skinny straw brush, and a looped detail-cleaning brush, all together on a handy ring so you won’t lose any individual parts.

Simplehuman Rectangular Step Can (50-Liter)

Deal price: $100 | Street price: $130

No one wants to talk about trash, but we’ve all got it. While investing in a more expensive trash can may seem counterintuitive, it can make a significant difference in limiting odors and keeping your kitchen looking neat. This Simplehuman step can is solidly built and can hold just over 13 gallons of trash. Its lid opens smoothly and closes tightly to keep unwanted odors from creeping out, and it has a handy lock open feature that’s helpful when fitting and removing trash bags. Plus, it comes with an impressive 10-year warranty. 

Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven

Deal price: $200 | Street price: $245

High-end toaster ovens can do so much more than make toast (though they do that well, too). If you're seeking a large and efficient toaster for your kitchen, we recommend the Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven (TOB-260N1). Essentially a miniature full-size oven, the Cuisinart can handle everything from a 13-inch pizza to a whole roast chicken. More important than just an impressive capacity, the Cuisinart also cooked evenly and quickly, and was one of the fastest at preheating to 350° F.

Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (KP400) Open-Box 2-Pack

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $40

Smarten up your backyard with a smart outdoor plug. Each plug offers two outlets that can be independently controlled through an app or smart assistant. It's built to survive the elements, so it can withstand everything from freezing snowstorms to desert heat (about -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit). The Kasa is also weather-resistant, meaning it can withstand splashes and dust, but not total submersion in water.  Although this two-pack is for open-box models, they come with a one-year manufacturer warranty for some added peace of mind.

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