HF-K01Gravity Electric Salt & Pepper Mills
Tip it over and it grinds. One hand, no twisting, with a little LED that lights your pan.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
This week on Hommely
Fresh picks for the season.
See allFrom the editors
Welcome to the Winter Issue.
Hommely started in 2021 as a small home-goods business in Loretto, Ontario. Talking to customers taught us that the most useful thing we could offer wasn't another product. It was a straight answer: is this worth it, who is it for, and what should I know before I buy?
So Hommely is now a magazine. Each issue brings stories, how-tos and gift guides for real Canadian homes, plus the small finds that make everyday life easier. We read the reviews, compare the options and tell you what we'd buy ourselves.
This issue is about getting ready for the long, cozy season: slowing down, making room, and finding gifts people actually use. Pour something warm and have a look around.
The Hommely editors
In this issue
- 01Feature4 min
The art of a slow Canadian winter
- 02Feature3 min
Black Friday without the regret
- 03Feature3 min
The one-drawer rule: declutter before the holidays
- 04Gift guide4 min
Stocking stuffers under $25 that don’t feel cheap
- 05Gift guide3 min
Gifts for him that aren’t socks
- 06Gift guide3 min
Gifts for her under $50 that look like more
- 07Buying guide3 min
Kitchen gadgets worth buying (and the ones to skip)
- 08How-to3 min
Small kitchen organization: make every inch work
New · The Hommely Quiz
What's your home personality?
Six questions, one minute. Get three finds picked for you and a card to share. Or take it for a friend and find their perfect gift.
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Discover by need
What do you need today?
Tell us how you're feeling about your home. We'll show you the finds that fix it.
Your surprise find ·
HF-K01
HF-K05Veggie Chopper with Catch Container
Press once and a whole onion is diced straight into the container. No cutting board.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-K10Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
Reads in about 2 seconds so steak, turkey and chicken come out right every time.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K13Double-Sided Titanium Cutting Board
Titanium on one side for meat and fish, wheat-straw on the other for fruit and vegetables.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-O09Clear Drawer Organizer Set (25 pcs)
Interlocking clear trays in four sizes for bathroom, vanity, desk and junk drawers.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-O01Clear Stackable Fridge Bins
See-through bins with handles group snacks, drinks and produce so the fridge stays restock-ready.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-O12Stackable Can Dispenser
Rolls the next can to the front automatically. Stacks two high in the pantry.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O03Turntable with Dividers
A spinning tray brings the back of the pantry to the front in one turn.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-C09Candle Warmer Lamp
Melts the candle from the top with a dimmable bulb, so you get the scent with no flame and no soot.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-C01Cordless Mushroom Table Lamp
Rechargeable and dimmable with a soft mushroom silhouette. Moves from shelf to nightstand to patio.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-C06
HF-C03
HF-S01Motion-Sensor Stick-On LED Lights
Rechargeable bars stick inside closets and under cabinets and switch on when you walk by.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-S02Rechargeable Fabric Shaver
Removes pills and fuzz from sweaters, couches and coats.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-S03Bluetooth Key Finder Tags
Ring your keys, wallet or bag from your phone, and your phone from the tag.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-S10Rechargeable Hand Warmers
USB-rechargeable pocket warmers with three heat levels. They double as a power bank.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-T09Compact Smart Speaker
A small Alexa speaker for music, timers, weather and smart-home control.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-T06Smart Water Leak Sensor
Sends a phone alert the moment it detects water under a sink or water heater.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-T05Sunrise Alarm Clock
Gradually brightens like a sunrise before your alarm, with sleep sounds.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
HF-T04Smart LED Light Strips
Colour-changing strips with music sync for TVs, shelves and bedrooms.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-L10Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Small 14K gold-plated hoops that hug the ear. Light enough for everyday.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-L12Lip Sleeping Mask
A rich berry balm you wear overnight for soft lips by morning.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-L07Heatless Curling Rod
A soft satin rod that gives bouncy curls overnight with no heat.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-L02Personalized Initial Necklace
A dainty pendant with her initial or birthstone.
$$ Mid-rangeCheck price
02
The Hommely Edit
Five finds we can't stop talking about.
Our editors' shortlist this issue. Each one earned its spot by solving something real.
Gravity Electric Salt & Pepper Mills
Tip it, it grinds. The kitchen gadget that converts every guest.
Candle Warmer Lamp
All the scent of your favourite candle, none of the flame or soot.
Clear Drawer Organizer Set (25 pcs)
Twenty-five clear trays, one afternoon, every drawer sorted for good.
Heatless Curling Rod
Sleep in it, wake up with bouncy curls. No heat, no damage, no alarm clock.
Bluetooth Key Finder Tags
Ring your keys from your phone. Mornings get five minutes longer.
03
The Gift Finder
The right gift, in two taps.
Pick who it's for and your budget. We'll pull three gifts from our Christmas guide. 73 days until Christmas.
Who's it for?
Budget?
04
Worth it / Skip it
Honest verdicts, before you spend.
Not everything viral deserves a place in your home. Here's how we decide.
Worth it
- An instant-read thermometerOne undercooked turkey costs more than the thermometer. HF-K10 →
- Clear storage you can see intoWhen you can see what you have, you buy fewer duplicates. HF-O01 →
- Rechargeable over battery-poweredHand warmers, lighters and lights you charge by USB pay for themselves. See the fixes →
Skip it
- Single-job gadgetsIf a good knife already does it, the gadget will live in a drawer.
- Organizers bought before measuringMeasure the drawer or shelf first. Then buy once.
- Decor bought for one seasonChoose pieces that work from November to March, not just December.
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Room Stories
The 10-minute cozy corner.
Four pieces turn any chair by a window into the best seat in the house.
- Flameless Candles with Remote HF-C04
Real-wax glow on a 6-hour timer. Safe with kids and pets.
Check price →
06
Little Fixes
Small annoyances, solved.
Find your daily frustration. Tap it to meet the fix.
Your chips go stale by Tuesday.
The fix: Mini Bag Heat Sealer · HF-K06
Your keys vanish every single morning.
The fix: Bluetooth Key Finder Tags · HF-S03
Your favourite sweater looks tired.
The fix: Rechargeable Fabric Shaver · HF-S02
The back of the spice cabinet is a mystery.
The fix: Pull-Down Cabinet Spice Rack · HF-K02
There's a cold draft under the door.
The fix: Door Draft Stopper · HF-S07
The fridge is chaos by Thursday.
The fix: Clear Stackable Fridge Bins · HF-O01
07
The Under $25 Club
Small prices. Big delight.
Stocking stuffers, desk-drawer heroes and thank-you gifts. Swipe the shelf.
HF-K03Silicone Stretch Lids
Six sizes that stretch over bowls, cans and half a melon. Dishwasher safe.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K04Roll-Up Over-Sink Drying Rack
Rolls out over the sink as a trivet, drying rack and colander. Rolls up into a drawer.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K06Mini Bag Heat Sealer
Glide it across any chip or snack bag for an airtight reseal. Magnet back for the fridge.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K07Fresh Herb Keeper
A tall water reservoir keeps cilantro and parsley fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge door.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K10Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
Reads in about 2 seconds so steak, turkey and chicken come out right every time.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-K11Digital Kitchen Scale
Weighs in grams and ounces with a tare button for baking and meal prep.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O03Turntable with Dividers
A spinning tray brings the back of the pantry to the front in one turn.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O04Expandable Bamboo Drawer Dividers
Spring-loaded bamboo bars fit any drawer width with no tools.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O05Clear Over-Door Pocket Organizer
Twenty-four clear pockets hang on any door for pantry packets, cleaning supplies or kids' things.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O06
HF-O10Hanging Closet Shelves
Fabric shelves that hang from the rod for sweaters, bags and shoes.
$ Under $25Check price
HF-O11Space-Saving Hangers
One hook holds five garments and folds down to save rod space.
$ Under $25Check price
08
Collections
Ten collections worth a wander.
Start anywhere. Each one leads to the next.
COLLECTION 01
The Homebody Hall of Fame
Everything that makes staying in the best plan.
COLLECTION 02
Gadgets That Earn Their Drawer Space
Kitchen tools that get used every week, not once.
COLLECTION 03
The Small-Space Society
Clever storage for condos, apartments and tiny kitchens.
COLLECTION 04
Little Fixes, Big Relief
Tiny buys that solve a daily annoyance for good.
COLLECTION 05
Quiet Luxury Under $50
Jewelry and beauty that look far more expensive.
COLLECTION 06
The Host With the Most
Gifts and tools for the friend who always hosts.
COLLECTION 07
Winter-Proof Your Home
Warm, bright and draft-free until spring.
COLLECTION 08
The Glow Kit
Overnight masks, lip care and the curls everyone asks about.
COLLECTION 09
Set It and Forget It
Smart home upgrades that need no electrician.
COLLECTION 10
The Under $25 Club
Small prices, big delight. Stocking stuffers live here.
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