We don’t want ants in our homes, either. But if you try to kill household ants the wrong way, you can actually split the colony—and make the problem worse. That won’t happen with Terro T300 Liquid Ant Baits, a favorite among homeowners because they’re simple to use, widely available, and filled with an effective, slow-acting poison that targets and eliminates the entire colony.
Apple’s Smart Folio feels more premium and better built than copycats, and it offers four different viewing angles. But it provides minimal protection for its extravagant price tag of $80 for the 11-inch version and $100 for the 13-inch model. For a fraction of the price, our budget pick offers a nearly identical design and…
Your mom has been around for a lot: your first steps, school and career struggles, and relationship rollercoasters. Whether she’s your biological, chosen, or work mom, she has given you invaluable guidance and support, and she’s more than deserving of a well-considered token of appreciation. Of course, sure-fire bets like flowers, chocolates, and stylish basics…
Wand-style vibrators The Dame Com wand vibrator has an appealing ergonomic shape (it curves toward the body), as well as an easy-to-clean all-silicone body. However, we did not find its vibrations to be as powerful as those of the Magic Wand Rechargeable, and the vibrations are strong all through the handle, making this toy unpleasant…
I’ve camped only twice in my life. And yet I carry an itty bitty camping chair basically everywhere. Two years ago, after I spent the summer constantly claiming my boyfriend’s packable camping chair at every outdoor gathering — park hangs, beach trips, you name it — he finally bought me the Helinox Chair Zero as…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This grippy reacher tool has a comfortable trigger and is sturdier than its flimsy competitors. We also liked its magnetic tips, rotatable head, and foldable design. From nabbing stray bobby pins to pulling wet jeans out of the washing machine, the Ezpik Pro Foldable Grabber (32-inch) stood out for its…
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