Product Roundup: 28 Couches under $1000

A friend recently asked me for ideas on affordable sofas for her new apartment.  With bed bugs all over the news nowadays, people are a lot more cautious about buying used couches.  Buy buying new usually means spending major mulah.  Not anymore!  I submit to you my favorite couches under $1000.  Not low enough for you?  We have a second set of sofas under $500 including a super cute love seat for less then $200!!  Not only are these sofas wallet-friendly, but they're also stylish enough to fit in with any decor.  Most are available in various fabrics and colors so you can mix and match till your heart's content.

If you need a chair to go with your awesome new sofa, check out last year's product roundup of seating under $100.

Under $1000

Clockwise from top left: 1. LC Leather Sofa, $744 (Overstock.com); 2. Bristol Linen Sofa, $960 (Overstock.com); 3. Parlour Sofa, $999 (CB2); 4. Bolla Carbon Sofa, $999 (CB2); 5. Solace Sofa, $599 (Value City); 6. Draper Sofa, $799 (CB2)

Modern Love Seat, $793 (Overstock.com); Silhouette Sofa, $999 (Crate and Barrel)

1. Abby Sofa, $998 (Chiasso); 2. Baxter Sofa, $699 (West Elm); 3. Lorimer Sofa, $849 (West Elm); 4. Clark Sofa, $899 (West Elm); 5. Tyler Sofa, $999 (Pottery Barn)

Gramercy, $699 (Urban Outfitters)

Under $500

1. Kivik, $499 (Ikea); 2. Trace Microfiber Sleeper Sofa, $470 (Overstock.com); 3. Calypso, $399 (Value City); 4. Karlstad, $499 (Ikea); 5. Sater Leather Sofa, $399 (Ikea); 6. Colette, $499 (Value City)

Cape Sofa, $444 (Overstock.com)

Easton Love Seat, $196 (Overstock.com); Hilton Tufted Curved Love Seat, $299 (Overstock.com)

1. Amara Apartment Sofa, $498 (Chiasso); 2. Metropolitan Sofa, $499 (Target); 3. Nolan Leather Couch, $330 (Target)

Mid Century Sofa, $479 (Urban Outfitters)

Product Roundup: Get Carving!

Thanksgiving will be here next week.  To make sure you're prepared, here are a few colorful items to help you carve your turkey like a pro.  Each item is from Zappos.  Thought they were all about shoes?  Think again.  Zappos now carries housewares and offers the same free shipping and easy returns that you're used to.  The index cutting boards are my favorite...neat, organized, and bright!!

Clockwise from top left: Joseph Joseph Index Cutting Board Set, $65; Bodum Hand Mixer, $64.95; Shun Kai Pure Komachi2 9 Piece Set, 89.95; Rachel Ray 10-Piece Cook Set, $163.99; Emile Henry 9" Baking Dish, $30

Product Roundup: Keeping Cool for Under $150

It is HOT here in Boston.  Even with the fans on, our house was at 91 degrees Monday night.  Our attic master bedroom was even hotter!  To keep cool and have a sweat-free sleep, we stayed at my in-laws house and enjoyed the comforts of central air.

For others who are suffering, you know window fans can be a costly solution that doesn't always work efficiently, especially in an open concept space...the air just blows into a big open area and doesn't really cool anything.  That's why today's roundup includes fans and A/Cs for all types of spaces.  Portable A/Cs help cool small spaces and save you from wasting money cooling the whole house.  Use a desktop fan to stay cool at home or in the office.  If floor fans are more your style, don't worry, we have great options there too!  See our picks for the best A/Cs and fans for under $150.

Our Picks: 1. Crane Stainless Steel Tower Fan w/LCD Display (Home Depot) $119; 2. Deco Breeze Owl Figurine Fan (Target) $64.99; 3. Deco Breeze Retro Metal Desk Fan (Target) $50; 4. Lasko Clip Stik Desk Fan (HomeDepot) $21.99; 5. Soleus Air Soft Blade Fan (CSNStores.com) $29.99; 6. Sunpentown Evaporative Air Cooler/Humidifier (Target) $119.99; 7. Ecco Black Table Fan (CSNStores.com) $110

8. Deco Breeze Cambria Table Fan (Target) $99.99; 9. Holmes Box Fan (Walmart) $15; 10. Vornado Heavy Duty Shop Fan (Walmart) $128; 11. SPT Air Cooler (Sears) $123; 12. Flowpro High-Velocity Floor Fan (Target) $39.99

Product Roundup: Space Heaters Under $100

ith crazy snow falling in parts of the country, everyone's running to turn up the thermostat.  My suggestion -use a space heater.  They won't heat your whole apartment, but they're great for times when you're staying in one area and want to be toasty without blasting heat (and money!) through the whole house.  Case in point: I have a small heater the size of the Sunbeam below that heats up the bedroom in the morning while I get ready.

Today's roundup has all types of space heaters.  There are tiny heaters good for small spaces and larger models that really turn up the heat.  Take a look, read the reviews, and see which works better for your space!

Clockwise from top left: DeLonghi SafeHeat Mica-Panel Heater (Amazon.com) - $69.95; Lasko Oscillating Fan (Home Depot) - $49.97; DeLonghi Ceramic Heater Tower (Target) - $74.99; Swizz Style Max Fan Heater (Sears) $99.99; Lasko Silent Room Heater (Home Depot) - $39.98; Electric Foot Warmer Mat (Target) - $49.99; Optimus Dish Heater (Amazon.com) - $19.99; Sunbeam Ceramic Space Heater (Walmart) - $15.88

Product Roundup: Living Room Seating Under $100

Grab a seat, pull up an ottoman, plop down on a bag.  No matter your preference, you won't have to break the bank to get it.

Clockwise from left to right: Boliden Chair and Footstool ($99 - Ikea); Solsta Olarp Chair ( $79.99 - Ikea); Knitted Pouf ($79.95 - CB2); Mitchell Armless Chair (($99.99 - Target); Pod Chair ($69.99 - Target); Storage Cube ($99.99 - West Elm)

7 Armoires Under $300

I was recently asked for places to find affordable armoires for a college student. After hours of searching, I found 7 armoires under $300. They come in all different sizes and colors so there's something for everyone!

Clockwise from top left: Engan Wardrobe (Ikea) $179; Falls Village Armoire (Target) $299; Black 4-Door Wardrobe (Target) $200, Sauder Brookstone Armoire (Walmart) $154; Tolga Organizer (Ikea) $69; Eina Wardrobe (Ikea) $100; CB2 Cadet Cabinet (CB2) $199