I thought I was safe. It had been three days since I’d given birth to my second baby at home. The most inconsiderate houseguests I’ve ever known, hemorrhoids, had not flared. Yet. The itching and burning started mildly — it was bothersome only if I focused on it. On day four, I couldn’t help but…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick You can expect great glass, complete protection, and a foolproof installation tool for proper alignment. Also available for these iPhones: The Spigen GlasTR EZ Fit Tempered Glass Screen Protector (Sensor Protection) is the best iPhone screen protector, because it’s affordable, tough, and easy to apply. It’s as clear and strong…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This nimble, tough cleaner offers the best combination of performance and value. The Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940 has been our top pick since 2016, and it continues to offer the strongest combination of price, quality, and ease of use. We don’t think many people need a steam mop, but…
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Follow the washing guidelines: Microfiber cloths catch tiny debris at all times—even in the wash. So most manufacturers recommend washing them solo. You can use soap or detergent, but fabric softener, bleach, and heat will damage the material. In our testing, after we put a cloth through a cycle in the dryer on a hot…
Backpack bling Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter These cute miniature versions of the popular, huggable stuffed animals can clip onto a backpack. These entertaining keychains light up and make funny sounds (a guitar that riffs, a duck that quacks). But be warned, they can be disruptive and distracting. Is a backpack even worth toting if it’s not…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT WIrecutter Top pick This three-wheeled rollator helps you seamlessly navigate narrow hallways and sharp corners, and it comes with a large storage pouch. But it doesn’t have a seat. The aluminum Vive Health 3 Wheel Walker Rollator’s three wheels (one in front, two in back), small size, and light weight make it highly…
Not to be all teacher’s pet about it, but if you ask Quinta Brunson to recommend some great gift ideas for teachers, the creator and star of Abbott Elementary is going to ace that assignment. “I try to think of gift giving as, what will the person not get for themselves? That’s where I always…
LESLEY: Have you ever had a piece of pie and the bottom crust, especially towards the middle is floppy and raw? That’s a soggy bottom. ROSIE: Hey guys. CHRISTINE: Hey there. CAIRA: Hey. ROSIE: Thanksgiving is upon us, which means one of my favorite food guests is our guest today, Lesley Stockton. Ah. CHRISTINE: Our…
Liquids Testers liked Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation’s feel and finish, which is similar to our Dior pick, but it costs $40+ more per ounce. Also one of our testers thought it smelled strange, like a mix of chemicals and dirty water. The CoverGirl+Olay Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation was light on the skin…