Approaching from Hermanus on the famed Hemel-en-Aarde Road, the discreet little signpost to Moya’s Vineyard entrance belies the majestic scene at the end of the driveway. Sheltered from the winds by established lanes of conifers, the farmstead confidently nestles above the valley floor, claiming its environment with sensible style and considered rural elegance. The welcome…
12-volt models Before we begin the 12-volt and 18-volt competition sections, a caveat: If you’re already invested in one of the following battery platforms, these tools are likely to be a great value for you, especially if you can find one sold as a “bare tool” (without the battery and charger), which drastically reduces the…
The four drawer Kobalt 100-piece Household Tool Set looks impressive, but it’s lacking a hammer and tape measure. Same story for the Crescent 180 Piece Professional Tool Set. The AmazonBasics 65-Piece Set only has a set of slip-joint pliers and lacks an adjustable wrench or a set of adjustable pleirs. The larger Amazon Basics 175-Piece…
For combination skin (dewy serums) We liked the cool, fresh feel of Clarins Bright Plus Face Brightening Dark Spot Serum, but we were turned off by the floral fragrance and the fussy dropper. Although we were intrigued by Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum’s gentle formula, it felt tight on our skin after it dried….
What we like: The larger version of our pick for the best simple plastic compost bin. A lightweight, no-nonsense pail. Easy to clean. Attached lid is fully removable and can be flipped up one-handed. Hinged handle for carrying. Other things to know: We found that our stainless steel pick offers a better lifetime value. Lid…
We divided our test carpet into rectangles and soiled it with some of the most common—and toughest-to-remove—substances. Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter After cleaning the carpet with our six test models, we examined the results. Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter We divided our test carpet into rectangles and soiled it with some of the most common—and toughest-to-remove—substances. Marki Williams/NYT…
Top pick This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing. Best for… The classic Lodge pan sears well and is deep enough for frying chicken, but it is hefty to maneuver around a range. Cast-iron cookware should last for generations….
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…