5 Natural Home Upgrades That Are Worth the Splurge
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Most of my picks are small, cheap and easy. These five are not, and that's the point.
Quick picks
- Best all-in-one: a Dyson purifier-humidifier
- Best for big open rooms: a Coway Airmega 400S
- Best for allergies: an IQAir HealthPro Plus
- Best for fresh greens: a Gardyn indoor garden
- Best slow evening: an infrared sauna blanket
If you've been saving for one bigger upgrade, these are the ones that buyers keep calling worth every penny. Each one replaces a handful of cheaper gadgets, and each one is something you'll use every single day.
The upgrades
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool: best all-in-one
One machine purifies, humidifies and cools, so winter air stops feeling dry and stale. It cleans itself with a deep-clean cycle and tells you when the filter needs changing.
Price range: $$$ Kenna's pick
Check price on AmazonCoway Airmega 400S: best for big open rooms
A big, quiet purifier that covers a whole open-plan living area. Smart mode reads the air and turns itself up when you cook or the dog runs through.
Price range: $$$
Check price on AmazonIQAir HealthPro Plus: best for allergies
Swiss-made and built like a tank. It's the one people with serious allergies and asthma save up for, and its filters last for years.
Price range: $$$
Check price on AmazonGardyn Home 4.0: best for fresh greens
A vertical garden that grows 30 plants in about two square feet, with built-in grow lights and watering. Fresh herbs and lettuce all winter, no garden needed.
Price range: $$$
Check price on AmazonHigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket: best slow evening
A sauna-style warm-up you can do on your own floor. Zip in, put on a podcast, and let a long day melt off.
Price range: $$$
Check price on AmazonBuy once, use daily
A splurge only makes sense if it gets used every day. If you're not ready for one yet, my best air purifiers and humidifier guide have great budget options.
