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Jan 05, 2024

Deals for Every Room of Your Home

The Wirecutter Deals team scans the virtual aisles of the internet, searching

The Wirecutter Deals team scans the virtual aisles of the internet, searching for great discounts on Wirecutter-recommended products so you don't have to. In our deals blog posts (like this one), we highlight the discounts that we think Wirecutter readers will love. For more deals information, check out our Deals page, follow us on Twitter @WirecutterDeals, and subscribe to our daily deals newsletter.

Your home has always been a refuge from the outside world, but there's never been a more important time to have a space that's both functional and comfortable. From espresso machines that wake you up in the morning to smart light switches you can control from your phone, there are tons of small gadgets you can pick up that will make your life at home easier and more enjoyable. And because we know how quickly these things can add up, the Deals team has scoured the corners of the internet to find you great discounts on items to help you round out your space. Here are the best deals we’ve found to improve (almost) every room of your home.

Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine Deal price: $400; street price: $460

Do you consider yourself something of a coffee connoisseur and aspiring barista? Take your caffeine obsession to the next level with a fancy new piece of equipment. Though expensive, the Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine is one of the best espresso makers we’ve tested. Because it's fast and easy to use, the Bambino Plus is beginner-friendly, making it perfect for the person who appreciates a good espresso drink but doesn't necessarily have it mastered yet. It's now discounted to $400, so this is a great time to save on a high-quality machine that makes a damn good cup of espresso.

Read our review of the best espresso machines.

OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk Deal price: $8; street price: $10

Unfortunately, the price of this item has risen and it's no longer a deal. For more deals information, check out our Deals page.

No kitchen is complete without an army of essential cooking utensils, including the humble whisk. Whisks can handle a ton of everyday tasks, like beating eggs, emulsifying a vinaigrette, or whipping up a quick and airy dessert. The OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk is lightweight and dishwasher-safe, and its unique handle is comfortable to grip even during long bouts of vigorous stirring. On sale for $8, this versatile whisk is springy enough to take some of the work out of whisking. Just be sure to keep the plastic handle away from the stovetop because it's not heatproof—it will melt if you rest it on the edge of a hot pot for too long.

Read our review of the best whisks.

ThermoWorks ThermoPop Meat Thermometer Deal price: $33; street price: $38

Update: Today, Aug. 17, is the last day of ThermoWorks 15% off sitewide sale, so this deal will end at the end of the day. With a reliable meat thermometer, you’ll never have to worry about undercooked chicken and overcooked steak again. The ThermoWorks ThermoPop Meat Thermometer is our top pick for a reason: It's fast, accurate, and affordable, and it has a large, easy-to-read display. This durable thermometer is also simple to hold, and its 4½-inch probe is long enough to reach the center of a thick roast without endangering your fingers. Though we recently saw this thermometer (in open-box condition) dip a few dollars cheaper, we still think this is a solid deal and a good chance to save on a brand new meat thermometer that rarely goes on sale. Just remember, you’ll see the sale price only once the ThermoPop is in your cart.

Read our review of the best instant-read meat thermometer.

Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier (2-Pack) Deal price: $460; street price: $550

Unfortunately, the price of this item has risen and it's no longer a deal. For more deals information, check out our Deals page.

If you’ve been in the market for a new air purifier and you’re working with a seriously large space (like an open-concept home or a family room with high ceilings), you need something extremely powerful like the Blueair Blue Pure 211+. The 211+ is ideal for spaces up to 650 square feet, and although it's pricier than our other picks, it's far less expensive than most other large-space purifiers. It's also attractive and quiet, and it delivers consistent, reliable results. Though this is not the best deal we’ve seen, it is a decent drop on a two-pack, if you have two large spaces you’d like to tackle—like the family room and a finished basement.

Read our review of the best air purifiers.

TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 Deal price: $15; street price: $20

Unfortunately, the price of this item has risen and it's no longer a deal. For more deals information, check out our Deals page.

Your popcorn is ready, the movie is all set up, and you’re snuggling on the couch with your pup. All you have to do is press play—but, of course, you’ve left the lights on. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to switch off the lights with a few taps on your phone? With a smart light switch, you can. The inexpensive TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200 is a great introduction to smart light switches, because it gives you the basic features you need without all the extra bells and whistles. Easy to control through the Kasa app (which is available for iOS and Android devices), the TP-Link also offers voice control with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana, IFTTT, and Nest. Though it doesn't double as a dimmer, it still offers timers and an away mode. So it's perfect for future vacations, or for when you need to step out of the house, or as insurance against that forgetful housemate who always leaves the lights on. The TP-Link is now discounted to just $15 for one switch when you clip the on-page coupon, so this is an especially good deal for someone who's on the fence about diving into the world of smart light switches. If you already know you’ll want to install a few around the house, the three-pack is also on sale right now, for $40.

Read our review of the best smart light switches.

CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock Deal price: $210; street price: $250

You’ve got your laptop, a desktop monitor, and a monitor arm—your home office is now equipped to handle this extended work-from-home period. But what if your laptop doesn't have enough ports and connections? That's where the CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock comes in. The CalDigit TS3 Plus has the most useful array of connections we found that will allow you to attach all your peripherals with a single cable. Offering two Thunderbolt 3 ports, five USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and an SD port, this Thunderbolt 3 dock is the only device of its kind you’ll need to invest in. If you’re thinking about purchasing the CalDigit TS3 Plus, now would be the time to do it: Deals on this Thunderbolt 3 dock are rare.

Read our review of the best Thunderbolt 3 docks.

Wacom Intuos Pro Drawing Tablet Deal price: $300; street price: $340

Update: The price has dropped a few dollars from Amazon to $296. If you’ve found yourself spending long hours diving into a new hobby over the past few months, there's no better time to upgrade to the tools that’ll take your art to the next level. Artists and graphic designers poring over their hand-me-down original tablet might want to upgrade to a more serious option, and there's no better choice than the Wacom Intuos Pro Drawing Tablet. The Intuos Pro is the gold standard of graphics tablets because it's larger and more accurate than the rest of our picks. Best for professional artists and serious hobbyists, our upgrade pick features a comfortable, battery-free pen, a larger drawing area, and an intuitive radial menu. Even though $300 isn't the lowest price we’ve seen for the Wacom Intuos Pro, this deal is a great opportunity to save on a top-of-the-line drawing tablet.

Read our review of the best drawing tablets for beginners.

Frontgate Resort Bath Mat Deal price: $37 with code FG345383; street price: $56

Though you might not be traveling right now, you can still mimic the small luxuries of a high-end hotel at home. The Frontgate Resort Bath Mat is thick and soft while still being slim enough to fit under a low-profile door. In our tests, it proved to be incredibly absorbent, and (unlike some of the other mats we tried) it didn't feel soggy or soaked-through after one person drip-dried on it. And though the Frontgate doesn't have non-slip backing, we still think it's a great mat that can withstand a household of multiple people. It is now down to $37 shipped when you use the code FG345383, a new low on a normally pricey hotel-style bath mat.

Read our review of the best bathroom rugs and bath mats.

Panasonic Electric Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer for Men ER-GK60-S Deal price: $50; street price: $57

A lot of things may be out of your control right now, but your appearance is not one of them. And though clean-shaven isn't every person's idea of sexy (and that's perfectly fine), some folks feel better after they’ve gotten rid of any excess body hair. If that sounds like you, you’ll need a reliable body-hair trimmer to get the job done. The Panasonic Electric Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer for Men, our runner-up pick, is an easy-to-use, water-resistant trimmer that effortlessly (and quietly) cuts through pubic hair in a single pass. Because it has multiple trimmer attachments, the Panasonic is versatile enough to toggle between light landscaping and clearing the entire field. And though this trimmer is marketed toward men, our female testers actually found it easier to maneuver and more powerful than our top pick. This deal has been around for a few weeks, but we still think it's a solid discount and a good opportunity to pick up a great trimmer for less.

Read our review of the best pubic hair trimmers.

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Elissa Sanci

Staff Writer

Elissa Sanci is a senior staff writer for Wirecutter's discovery team based in Denver. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Woman's Day, Marie Claire, and Good Housekeeping. When she's not testing TikTok-famous products or writing about car garbage cans, you can find her hiking somewhere in the Rockies or lying on the couch with a bowl of chips balanced on her chest. There is no in-between.