“I have the elbows of an elephant!” I called out from the bathroom, not for the first time. The usual fixes—exfoliating, moisturizing, painting the worst patches with prescription steroids, slugging with Aquaphor—weren’t working. My skin remained stubbornly, painfully chapped. Luckily for me, by the time my birthday rolled around, I’d complained loudly and often enough…
ROSIE: Hey, it’s Rosie from The Wirecutter Show, and this is a special bonus episode called How to Survive Daylight Saving Time. This coming Sunday, March 9th, marks the start of Daylight Saving Time, or DST, the time of year we spring ahead and advance our clocks forward one hour. We spend the majority of…
Dorie Chevlen/NYT Wirecutter Whatever the material of your curtains, the biggest concern is dust, pollen, and other debris, which make their way into the pores of the fabric. But simply dusting your curtains every few weeks or gently vacuuming them with a brush attachment when they start looking dingy is the best preventative maintenance, said…
You spent a pretty penny on a beautiful cashmere sweater, wool blanket, or down jacket. But when your investment piece needs a good cleaning, suddenly you’re faced with another expensive prospect: paying for dry cleaning. Fear not! Many pricey, delicate textiles are actually better off being cleaned at home in the washing machine or the…
Accidents happen, and old lamps are sometimes forgotten and neglected. But that doesn’t always mean the end for your lamp. Here’s what to do when dusting isn’t enough. When dust sticks Dust can include a range of components, including oils, which can transfer onto your lamp base, said Dan Derr, PhD, senior vice president of…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This system reliably sends 1080p HDMI video and 7.1-channel audio wirelessly, through walls, up to 100 feet away, and it’s loaded with helpful features. But it costs a bit more than other options. If you want to send an HDMI signal wirelessly to a secondary location in your home, the…
Last fall, a Tampa, Florida, family had to evacuate their home when a faulty surge protector caught fire. Tragically, their dog, their home, and most of their belongings were lost in the disaster, though firefighters were fortunately able to rescue their four cats. Sadly, this is not an unusual occurrence. Failing or malfunctioning surge protectors…
Kuching represents the beating heart of Malaysian Borneo, the fusion of cultural richness, intriguing local cuisine and seemingly never ending lush landscapes; they combine to create somewhere that once you’ve visited, you’ll be sure to return. Well, that’s exactly how we felt after our first ever trip to the capital of Sarawak, our maiden Kuching…
Perched on the top floor of the bustling RathausGalerien shopping centre, Lichtblick is a café by day and a restaurant by night. With panoramic views of Innsbruck’s rooftops and the surrounding Alps, this seventh-floor haven is aptly named: a “ray of light” illuminating the city’s dining scene. The food Lichtblick’s cuisine combines Austrian tradition with…
In a city surrounded by towering Alpine peaks and with its culinary traditions steeped in hearty meat and cheese, Das Blum stands out as a refreshing alternative. This vegetarian restaurant in Innsbruck showcases the humble vegetable as a star performer. With a modern philosophy rooted in sustainability, locality and creativity, read on to discover why…