Grace Wu
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 18
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- Sep 30, 2026
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- Jul 10, 2026
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The Real Reason Toilet Paper Has Little Patterns—and It’s Not Just Decorative (opens the original)
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If you've ever looked closely at a roll of toilet paper, you've probably noticed tiny diamonds, swirls, or floral designs pressed into each sheet. While they definitely add a decorative flourish, at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, we know they do more than make toilet paper look pretty. Each brand precisely engineers them to influence how a roll feels and performs. Most obviously, the patterns help brands differentiate their toilet paper from others. Like a logo, many brands will u
Don't Buy a Mattress on Prime Day Until You Read This (opens the original)
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Amazon's October Prime Day can be a great time to buy a mattress, especially if you're shopping Amazon bestsellers like Zinus, Novilla or Linenspa. But not every mattress will be at its lowest price of the year, and some brands will reserve their biggest discounts for major holiday sales like Black Friday. As a senior analyst in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, I've tested and written about more than 250 mattresses over the past few years. Here's what I'd actually recommend buying d
I Tested 20+ Hiking Boots in Every Terrain—These Are the 6 I’d Wear Again (opens the original)
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We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Whether planning your first National Park trip or tackling rocky trails, the right hiking boots should keep you comfortable, supported, and steady on your feet. After testing 30 hiking shoes, boots, and sandals, our top pick is the Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof for its supportive fit, reliable traction, and comfortable feel on
I Tested 20+ Hiking Boots in Every Terrain—These Are the 6 I’d Wear Again (opens the original)
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We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Whether planning your first National Park trip or tackling rocky trails, the right hiking boots should keep you comfortable, supported, and steady on your feet. After testing 30 hiking shoes, boots, and sandals, our top pick is the Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof for its supportive fit, reliable traction, and comfortable feel on
I’m an Expert Mattress Tester–10 Labor Day Deals I Wouldn’t Sleep On (opens the original)
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For nearly five years now, I’ve tested mattresses in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles, Apparel & Paper Lab evaluating more than 250 beds from the most popular brands. Add in my colleagues’ decades of experience reviewing mattresses, and we know not only what makes a great bed, but also what they typically cost—so we can spot a genuinely good deal. Typically, we say Memorial Day is the best time to upgrade your bedding, but we’ve been genuinely impressed with this year’s Labor Day sales.
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