Emilia Hitching
Emilia is our resident sleep writer. She spends her days tracking down the lowest prices on the best mattresses and bedding and spends her nights testing them out from the comfort of her own home. Emilia leads a team of testers across America to find the best mattress for every sleep style, body type, and budget.
Emilia's quest to learn how to sleep better takes her all around the world, from the 3Z mattress factory in Glendale, Arizona to the Hästens headquarters in Köping, Sweden. She's interviewed luxury bedding designers at Shleep and Pure Parima, as well as the Design Manager at IKEA. Before she joined Homes & Gardens, Emilia studied English at the University of Oxford.
Latest articles by Emilia Hitching
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Proscenic T31 Air Fryer review – masterful for meats, average for everything else
When I put the Proscenic T31 Air Fryer through its paces in our test kitchen, I found that it overcooks and overpromises
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Comforter buying rules – 5 things you need to know before you buy on Presidents' Day
You could pick up a comforter at a cut price in the Presidents' Day sales. Here's what you need to know before you buy
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Pillow buying rules – 5 things you need to know before the Presidents' Day sales
With these pillow buying rules, you'll find pillows for pennies. From fill to feel, here's everything you need to know before you buy
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There are 1000s of home deals in the Presidents' Day sales – these are the only 18 worth buying
Presidents' Day sales are already starting, with deep discounts on everything from furniture and decor to small and large appliances
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Bed sheet buying rules – 5 things you need to know before the Presidents' Day sales
These bed sheet buying rules will help you make the right choice. It's crucial advice as prices plummet over Presidents' Day weekend.
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KitchenAid Color of the Year 2024 just dropped, and it's a complete departure from last year's hue
The KitchenAid Color of the Year 2024 is a soft, cool blue to complement every kitchen color palette. Here's the lowdown on Blue Salt
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Best handheld vacuum 2024: for deep cleaning in tight corners
With the best handheld vacuum, you can suck up dirt and dust from sofas, stairs, and car seats
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The Always Pan 2.0 review – a jack of all trades and master of none
Sure, the best-selling Always Pan 2.0 can sizzle, simmer, and sear, but it's no better than my budget skillet
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How heavy should my weighted blanket be? Sleep experts weigh in
The right weighted blanket should hit that sweet spot between plush comfort and gentle pressure − I asked bedding designers where it is
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This is why you can't find Wamsutta towels anywhere – and what to buy instead
Wamsutta towels set the standard for absorbency and affordability. Now that they're out of stock, these are the best alternatives
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Aarke Electric Kettle review − boiling water just got hotter
The Aarke Electric Kettle offers the ideal balance of form and function, incorporating thermoregulating technology into a sleek design
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The best luxury bedding in 2024, selected by a sleep and shopping expert
Have a peek at H&G's luxury bedding wish list, including silk comforters, sateen sheets, plush pillows and cozy throws
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Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer review – delicious meals in minutes
The Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer lives up to the hype. This air fryer is quick, capacious, and even cooks rice and slow cooks
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What does an air purifier do? HVAC experts offer insights
A premium air purifier can capture dust, dander, particles, and pathogens to help you breathe healthier air at home
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Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer − quick, capacious, overcooks
You could roast a whole chicken or bake a bread loaf in the Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer, though you might just dry them out
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Should I let my dog sleep in my bed? Specialists offer expert insights
Sharing a bed with your dog could strengthen your bond, but it's sure to litter your sheets with dirt and dander. I asked animal experts whether it's worth it
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Proscenic T22 Air Fryer review – quick, capacious, struggles with soft produce
The Proscenic T22 Air Fryer is a quick and quiet cooker that makes light work of carbs and protein but struggles with veg
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Cosori Pro LE 5-Qt Air Fryer review − almost too powerful for its own good
The Cosori Pro LE 5-Qt Air Fryer works quickly and quietly to fry your food, though it errs on the side of overcooking
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The best sleeper sofas in 2024, plus where to buy them
The best sleeper sofas deliver comfortable couches and cozy beds in one space-saving piece.
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Why aren't my sheets staying on the bed? A sleep editor investigates
Sleep experts and bedding designers explain why your sheets keep slipping off your bed − and how to tie them down
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Maatila Whipped Cream Bed Sheet, Pillow Case and Comforter review − plush comfort all the way from Korea
Maatila makes squishy comforters and silky-smooth pillowcases, though their bed sheets leave a little to be desired
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Do air fryers need to pre-heat? Appliance aficionados offer expert insights
Follow these professional instructions on how best to pre-heat your air fryer for crispier, crunchier food in a fraction of the time
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Luxome Luxury Sheet Set − comfortable, cool, but creased
I slept under Luxome bedding through several seasons and countless laundry cycles − it wins my sleep editor seal of approval
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A French door air fryer is the latest kitchen appliance trend to have on your radar, but are they worth it?
Pretty yet practical, I reckon French door air fryers are the next big thing for clean-eating cooks and style-savvy shoppers
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