We tested duvet covers in a variety of fabrics, styles, and weights so that you can pick what works with your taste and the warmth of your room. Photo: Rozette Rago As part of our research for this guide in 2016, we interviewed Shannon Maher, an assistant professor in the Home Products Development department at…
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 Ergodriven Topo provided the most comfort for our feet and legs. This standing-desk mat’s varied,…
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 clean, safe, and comfortable. Here’s a handy guide to when and why you should swap…
Photo: Michael Hession Top pick Our top pick since 2016, it has the best combination of comfort, customer service, and owner satisfaction of any mattress we tested. But like all air mattresses, it’s never going to be as comfortable as a real mattress or sofa bed. The SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress has been our…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This smartwatch-style system never has to be removed for charging, and it’s stress-free to set up and use. But it’s expensive and its GPS wasn’t always accurate during testing. The UnaliWear Kanega Medical Alert Watch, which relies on the Verizon network, is an attractive medical alert system that looks like…
Galloping to the rescue: a stirrup hoe. Photo: Sebastian Compagnucci In 2021, I sought a tool to make the process of weeding more efficient (an endeavor that in concept would likely make my old-school mother roll her eyes). Although I’ve used hand weeders and cultivators in the past, both of these options still required quite…
Eight years ago, when I first laid eyes on a Kunz spoon during an early gig as a line cook, I scoffed and thought: It’s just like any other spoon, right? I was unequivocally wrong, and I quickly learned why. On my first day on the job, I was tasked with plating dozens of orders…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Sunscreen: If you have a leftover bottle of sunscreen from last summer, you might want to toss it. Over time, sunscreen breaks down (a process that can be sped up by its exposure to direct sunlight and too much heat), and most bottles are labeled with an expiration date. If your bottle…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This stylish, bagged upright vacuum has formidable cleaning power and is adjustable, versatile, and agile. It should last for a decade or two. For upright fanatics who want it all, the SEBO Felix Premium offers excellent cleaning power and filtration, comfortable handling, and an extra-long warranty. It also has a…
My son’s girlfriend is an NYC career girl in her late 20s. She wants for nothing. I’ve already done jewelry. Help! — S.P. From gifting expert Mari Uyehara: When I was living in NYC in my 20s, my parents got me a fancy-but-ginormo wine-bottle opener that ended up unused atop my kitchen cabinets because it…