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Top pick This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing. Best for… The classic Lodge pan sears well and is deep enough for frying chicken,…
If you turn in for the night by belly-flopping onto your bed, you should consider a firmer mattress that supports and cushions your midsection while keeping your spine aligned. This is important: sleeping on your stomach on an unsupportive mattress…
No dog ever begs to be put on a leash. But to stay safe during walks, your dog does need to wear one. And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable…
March Madness is nearing a fever pitch as we approach the second weekend of games in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament. Both brackets are down to the Sweet 16, and my own tournament picks are doing surprisingly well.…
Staff pick This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. Perhaps the biggest aversion…
Saatva Classic Photo: Saatva Top pick The Saatva Classic mattress is available in three firmness levels, and it should suit all sleep positions. It also comes with a generous, 365-day trial period. Recommended for: side-sleepers back-sleepers stomach-sleepers those who…
Our favorite cooler bag, the Fit & Fresh Foundry Lunch Bag, fits multiple bentos, plus additional snacks and drinks. It has a handy pocket on the front that fits utensils and napkins, too. Alison Rochford/NYT Wirecutter Depending on the severity…
Find your light Nordic Peace This USB-rechargeable LED lamp casts one of 16 colors, with the option for an array of strobe or flash patterns, all controlled by remote. Dorm rooms aren’t known for their great light, views, or uplifting…
I felt the car tires lose grip on the surface of the frozen lake and my car start to spin out. I knew I’d pushed it too far. Despite the advice I’d been given, I entered the corner too fast…
The savings continues in day two of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. But before you jump onto Amazon and start scrolling away, hit the brakes because our CNET experts have done the work for you. We’ve been busy curating the best…