Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Best for… Made from buttery-smooth jersey modal, these elegant pajamas take the classic piped set to a new level of comfort. We’ve tried less-expensive look-alikes—and they just can’t compare. Made from buttery-smooth jersey modal, these elegant pajamas take the classic…
Top pick A fold-up Murphy bed allows Liann plenty of room for her easels and her absurdly cute pet gecko. The many loose pieces in this set tend to scatter, though. Nova’s bedroom is packed with computer equipment, a swiveling gaming chair, and a bed ramp for her dog, Pickles, which uses a wheelchair that…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Ecobee’s top-tier model comes with the best remote sensor we’ve tested, a built-in microphone and speaker, Alexa for voice control, and an air-quality monitor. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium kept my 1,500-square-foot, three-level house more consistently comfortable than any other thermostat we tested, likely because the Ecobee Premium is able…
Make a plan with your family Check that everyone in your family knows to drop, cover, and hold on (PDF) during a quake. You need to move to the floor, find a sturdy piece of furniture (like a table or desk) to get beneath, and then try not to move from that spot until the…
CHRISTINE: It’s kind of like brightening your teeth. You don’t want to brighten them halfway. CAIRA: Just go halfway. CHRISTINE: Yeah. CAIRA: Are you sure? I think that’s a style. CHRISTINE: Yeah. Never go halfway. CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin, and you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show….
Here’s our latest round-up of luxury travel news. Among the various stories out there, a historic Mayfair bank sheds its past for a future of five-star opulence, while a legendary Hawaiian grande dame reinvents herself for a new century. Across oceans and continents, the industry’s most ambitious names are reshaping the landscape — One&Only, Raffles,…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This formula includes ingredients that are thought to be safest for reefs. It rubs in easily, feels nice on skin, and doesn’t leave a white cast, though it does have a strong, fruity scent. The Thrive Bodyshield SPF 50’s main ingredient is non-nano zinc oxide (23.5%), which experts say is the…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This U-shaped Midea air conditioner is the quietest model we’ve ever tested, and it’s designed in a way that still allows you to open your window. But the installation process isn’t fun. When the U-shaped Midea U MAW08V1QWT arrived, in spring of 2020, we initially rolled our eyes at its…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This affordable bulb was a standout in testing and easy to set up, and it includes a collection of fun and useful modes and Scenes. Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri Shortcuts, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings The WiZ 60W A19 Color LED Smart Bulb is the best smart bulb, thanks…
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…