‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said If you want to doomscroll less this year, try these realistic tips from screen-time coaches The Guardian - US · Jan 6
The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025
No Christmas gifts yet? Don’t panic – here’s your festive survival guide Skip the Christmas scramble with our last-minute decor and gifting hacks; Jo Malone spills her shopping secrets; and the best tequila for festive tipples with a twist The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
The Filter editors recommend last-minute holiday gifts Our go-to low effort gift ideas that will work even if you only have 24 minutes – plus some gifting horror stories The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2025
Your gift wrapping paper is trash – literally. Try these 7 sustainable ideas instead From reusable tote bags to old artwork, here’s how the Filter US team is wrapping gifts sustainably and creatively The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2025
Sleep masks, mug warmers and mini projectors: the products our readers flocked to in 2025 We recommended hundreds of products in 2025, but these 11 really struck a chord with Filter US readers The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
Helping asylum seekers, domestic abuse survivors – and cats: where do all the products the Filter tests end up? Our experts reveal what becomes of all those mattress toppers – plus Gok Wan’s shopping secrets and a gift guide to take your present-giving up a gear The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
The 28 gifts and treats Filter US writers are loving this holiday season From Converse dupes to laundry detergent sheets, our product reviewers reveal what products earned spots in their daily lives The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025
Toasty hands, a five-star mattress and Guinness on tap: 11 Filter-rated bargains you loved this Black Friday We recommended them – then you flocked to buy them once the discounts landed. Plus: what teens really want for Christmas, and the best cold-water swimming gear The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Unboxed, sniffed and sampled: the making of our ultimate festive presents edit Behind the scenes of picking the perfect present; smart shopping tips for Black Friday; and the best pillows for every kind of sleeper The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty deals in the UK, from LED face masks to hair dryers We’ve rounded up the skincare, hair care and makeup offers that actually deliver, including big-name brands like Charlotte Tilbury and GHD The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
The best UK Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals on the products we love, from video doorbells to heated throws Tested, recommended – and now updated for Cyber Monday: the offers worth knowing about on our favourite products across home, kitchen, beauty and tech The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Beats the doomscroll! The best analogue Christmas gifts in the UK These old-school presents, from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries, are the ultimate antidote to digital overload The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Halloween inspiration from the genius who designs Heidi Klum’s showstoppers Plus: candy recs from our newsroom, an umbrella built to last and shower filters The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 ‘Two pairs aren’t enough’: the things our Filter experts swear by when they’re off duty From last-a-lifetime socks to coffee beans, here are the everyday items our writers use and love when they’re relaxing, exercising, cooking and parenting
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 From exploding gin to dating app disasters: our Filter writers’ guide to life Consumer advice and life lessons: here’s everything our Filter writers have learned in the past year. Plus gifts for Diwali; cordless vacuums on test; and the best hair masks, revealed
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025 I spent months testing insomnia cures – then grieving for a pet made sleep impossible What sleep aids can’t fix; eco-friendly period products; and LED face masks, tested
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 ‘The only thing that gets me out of my tent’: the camping essentials you need (and what you don’t) From foam wash to hammocks, seasoned campers share their non-negotiables – and the kit to skip
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 A toddler, a tent and a pile of stones: our surprisingly creative camping kit tests This week: the camping kit worth packing; Jess Cartner-Morley’s holiday essentials; and the best lawn mowers, tested
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025 How to garden in spring (and the best tools for the job) This week: easy ways to refresh your outdoor space; colourful pick-me-ups; and the best espresso machines, tested
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025 Set alerts, use filters and buy less: everything I’ve learned about secondhand shopping This week: top tips for buying preloved; the best secateurs, tested; and genuinely great-smelling diffusers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025 From no-show couriers to food banks: my quest to rehome everything we test on the Filter This week: what happens to products after we review them; spring gardening gear; and anti-ageing essentials (including sunscreen)
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025 Get milk delivered and always buy refills: 20 simple ways to cut down on plastic (and save money) From carbonators to shampoo bars, loose-leaf tea to period pants, here’s what helped readers use less plastic
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025 From crew neck knits to alcohol-free ‘tequila’: what you loved most this month This week: the March fashion edit, PFAS-free pans and the best vibrators, tested
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 How to buy less stuff: simple ways to spend smarter This week: baked beans rated, mattresses tested and top tips on shopping responsibly