It’s always worth checking your municipality’s composting rules. But frustratingly, you’ll probably need to throw compostable poop bags in the trash after using them, even if you have curbside compost pickup. In a large-scale industrial composting facility, a certified compostable bag is designed to successfully biodegrade into carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass. However,…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Maggie Ruggiero Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Maggie Ruggiero Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Runner-up This mix requires the most work and added ingredients of any we tested, but it delivers tall, impressive cake layers that you can pass off as homemade. If you come to boxed…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter We evaluated each contender’s texture and absorption. From left: The Outset, CeraVe, Neutrogena. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Andrea Bonin From top: Augustinus Bader, Vanicream, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Andrea Bonin Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter In our initial research to find the best moisturizers, we checked in…
No dog is begging to be put on a leash. But for their safety during walks, they do need one. And while it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable leashes can pose a threat to your dog’s safety as well as your own. For our guide to…
In this edition of Clean Everything, we share a few tips for cleaning your tech, including how to make an old laptop feel new again. Plus: the best microfiber cloth and the tiny drawers our charging expert uses to organize her cords. If your laptop is slow to boot up or takes a long time…
American Leather American Leather American Leather Top pick This line is unparalleled in its category, with offerings that feel great in both the sofa and bed positions. And custom-order turnaround times are faster than for some ready-to-ship options from other brands. During our research and conversations with employees at retail stores, American Leather (whose products…
Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter Reapplying lip balm all day can be tedious, so the fact that a single application of this Laneige balm can have lasting effects is one reason our staffers love it. “I used to get horrible cracked lips in the winter (as one does), and when I apply it even just once a…
Find your light Nordic Peace This USB-rechargeable LED lamp casts one of 16 colors, with the option for an array of strobe or flash patterns, all controlled by remote. Dorm rooms aren’t known for their great light, views, or uplifting architecture. In fact, they’re mostly known for cinder block and horrid carpeting. This simple LED…
Our favorite cooler bag, the Fit & Fresh Foundry Lunch Bag, fits multiple bentos, plus additional snacks and drinks. It has a handy pocket on the front that fits utensils and napkins, too. Alison Rochford/NYT Wirecutter Depending on the severity of your reaction, you may feel more comfortable using your own cookware—especially pots, pans, and…
We narrowed our research on the hundreds of mops available based on price, overall design, user reviews, style within the wet mop category, material (of both head and handle), and manufacturer reputation. We sought true wet mops designed to soak up messes and scrub stains. Price was an early consideration: Most mop-and-bucket combos are between…