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In addition to regular dusting, do a deeper clean once or twice a year. This project will eliminate major dust buildup and allow you to check for insects. You’ll also have the chance to take inventory and decide which books…
Although a combo unit has been excellent for my specific scenario, there are downsides to consider. The first, and most frustrating, is durability—online reviews of my specific machine point to an expected lifespan of about five years. This may be…
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker going off the grid for a few days or an outdoors enthusiast prepping for the occasional hike, you can likely find whatever it is you’re looking for at REI. If the cashiers consider you a regular,…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This mat’s varied terrain encourages movement, making standing less tedious and less achy. It’s also easy to move the mat when you switch between standing and sitting. In our tests, the novel surface of the…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Sunscreen: If you have a bottle of sunscreen left over from last summer, you might want to toss it. Over time, sunscreen breaks down (a process that can be sped up with exposure to direct sunlight and…
Not Just a Spoon This sturdy stainless steel spoon is much larger than a standard one, and it makes kitchen tasks, like basting and plating, more efficient. Although there’s no denying that a Kunz (pronounced “koons”) spoon bears an…
The things we use everyday can wear and tear quicker than you might expect. Though we try to make durable, long-lasting recommendations, plenty of household essentials need to be replaced at regular cadences to make sure that your home is…
[ Vlogging Cameras A few key accessories will improve your video and sound quality—and by extension, how “professional” your vlog looks and sounds. Below we’ve offered options for both smartphones and more advanced cameras. A great microphone The biggest upgrade you…
Portable Range Although AirHood doesn’t make significant claims about the machine’s ability to substantially impact air quality, it’s important to understand what this kitchen tool can’t do: eliminate all air pollution in your kitchen. According to the company, the AirHood…
I don’t pay a lot of attention to toilet paper. I’ve never taken a side in the great over-or-under debate about roll loading, I don’t care about brands, and maybe because I’ve used dried corn leaves and newspapers on travels…
We tested three new knives from Bosch—the H11-11100-1 Folding Utility Knife, the H11-13000-1 Retractable Utility Knife, and the H11-12100-1 18mm Snap-Off Utility Knife. All three are excellent knives, but they don’t have the speed and ease of use that mark…
Chances are, you can stop reading this article right here. If you follow the steps above, and all the plumbing in your home runs through interior walls or up through the floors, and your home is reasonably well weatherized, “the…
Geoffrey Morrison for NYT Wirecutter Top pick This camera’s impressive image quality and super-steady stabilization are unmatched, and it’s especially easy to use. The GoPro Hero13 Black is the ultimate action camera, offering the highest-quality video we’ve seen in the…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter When done correctly, anal play can be painless and pleasurable for people of any anatomy, gender, or sexual orientation. People with vaginas may find that anal toys add an extra dimension of stimulation to both solo and…
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فقرة [adBest Smart Retrofit SwitchBotTop pickThis powerful yet quiet curtain opener is widely compatible with most curtain styles and supports solar charging.Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThingsThe SwitchBot Curtain 3 has the best mix of features of…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The 16-inch MacBook Pro is faster than any other laptop we’ve tested for photo or video editing, and it has truly impressive battery life, to boot. Recommended configuration Processor: Apple M4 Pro Screen: 3456×2234 Graphics:…
Cats, like humans, relieve themselves. Unlike humans, they do not rely on plumbing and porcelain thrones. Instead, their seat of choice is a crumbly, occasionally smelly pile of granules in a tub—often hidden in human bathrooms or tucked into kitchen…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This laser 4K projector delivers a big, bright, beautiful image and has almost all the features you need—except 3D support. Important specs Projection tech: LCD Zoom and throw: 2.1x (motorized), 1.35 to 2.84 Light source:…
COURTNEY: There was a famous story about a guy whose robot vacuum rolled over dog poop and spread it over every sort of square foot of his carpet, very, very methodically CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell.…