Review: The Swan, Tarporley, Cheshire, UK

Top pick Resistant to forced and stealth entry, easy to buy, and widely recommended, the Schlage B60N is like a residential version of a high-security deadbolt. The Schlage B60N is our pick as the best deadbolt for most people. This single-cylinder lock is affordable, widely available, and far more difficult to lockpick or bump than…

Unboxing the AirPods Pro 3. Lauren Dragan/NYT Wirecutter Music sounds great. The sound is similar to that of the AirPods Pro 2, with a mildly boosted low end and a more pronounced peak in the consonant range of speech, which delivers an extra pop of detail that many people will enjoy — though sensitive listeners…

Anthropologie’s Luxe Linen Blend Blackout Curtains would look at home by the beach, with their thick, textured linen-blend weave and frayed edges. But, unfortunately, they’re very pricey and not all that great at blocking light—you would do nearly just as well buying a standard curtain. Best Home Fashion’s Thermal Insulated Curtains blocked all light in…

Lighting falls into three primary categories: ambient, task and accent. Ambient lighting provides your base level of light, such as from ceiling fixtures, recessed lights, or a chandelier. Task lighting provides focused light for activities; think reading lamps and standing lamps. Accent lighting acts as a design element, adding layers of light to create a…

Photo: Michael Murtaugh If you’re jaded about the recycling industrial complex—and perhaps rightfully so—you might feel unmotivated to spend your time, energy, and possibly money on battery recycling. But you have several good reasons to do so. For one, it’s safer than just dumping them in the trash. Improperly disposing of batteries can cause fires…