Galvanized steel is generally recognized to be safe for growing edible plants, when the coating is in good condition. Corrosion might expose your plants to “small amounts of heavy metals,” said Brent Crain, a consumer horticulture educator at the Michigan State University Extension, “but not in a concentration that is likely to raise any safety…
There’s no such thing as one perfect keyboard for everyone. The kind of keyboard you should get depends on what you’ll use it for, your aesthetic preference, your computer or device, and your own anatomy. Here are a few important factors to consider when choosing a keyboard: Ezra Lee/NYT Wirecutter and Sarah MacReading/NYT Wirecutter Size:…
Becoming a parent can be a wonderful time and also a mixed bag of emotions. People transition to parenthood in many different ways, experiencing everything from exhaustion to elation (often in the same hour). Between struggles with latching, nighttime shifts, and that postpartum pelvic floor, early motherhood can take a toll on one’s body, sleep,…
If you have an expansive home and don’t mind a larger sensor: Consider the YoLink YS7804 motion sensor, the YoLink YS8003 temperature sensor, or the YoLink YS7704 door sensor. YoLink’s sensors were highly responsive throughout our testing, and in our measurements we found their advertised quarter-mile range to be accurate: We brought all our sensors…
Any sunscreen you’ll use is better than one you won’t. So it’s worth trying several to find the one that’s best for you. Our picks stand apart for their superlative look and feel (or their value price). But every sunscreen we review below meets the minimum criteria experts recommend: broad-spectrum protection and an SPF of…
75% Our former top pick, the Epomaker TH80 Pro, has been discontinued. It’s still a great keyboard, with a white case, thick keycaps, and the same features as the Keychron V1 Max. But you have to download Epomaker’s less-intuitive software to customize it. The Epomaker TH80-X has a fun little LCD screen that you can…
Home ownership can be a nightmare factory that intensifies when you’re away on a nice, “relaxing” vacation. On the one hand, there’s the fear of visits from petty thieves, robbers, vandals, and other boogeymen. On the other hand, there’s the paranoia over hidden leaks, crossed wires, and frozen pipes, not to mention weather-borne havoc wrought…
Shelf risers for spices Michael Sullivan/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This three-tiered expandable shelf stories spices so they’re well organized and easy to reach. The Container Store’s Expand-A-Shelf is the best option we’ve found for keeping spices consolidated and easy to access. The plastic shelf expands from 14 to 27 inches, so it will fit the…
I don’t like surprises, especially the kind that cost me money. Our sump pump failed one winter during a flash thaw, but I didn’t find out about it until several inches of water ruined the electronics, books, and furniture in our basement. I could have avoided that damage with a simple smart water-leak sensor, which…
Even though so many mothers-in-law are truly lovely, collectively they tend to get a bad rap. Maybe your MIL is your bestie and confidant, or maybe you’re just getting to know her. Either way, she did bring your beloved into the world, and she deserves a nod when an occasion arises where you can express…