KES Top pick A swiveling three hooks for when you really need to squeeze every inch out of one spot. The KES Solid Metal Swivel Hook gives you three hooks that swivel off a single base—helpful if you have limited wall space, because you can hang a bunch of gear in a single spot…
General-purpose hangers Our home editor has been using IKEA Bumerang hangers since late 2017—for everything from winter coats to blazers to silk shirts—with neither an issue nor a complaint. But in comparison with our top all-purpose pick, price reflects quality. In our testing, we found a rough wooden finish, inconsistent construction, and a weakly secured…
The six models we tested, plus the Wyze bathroom scale we used to capture our base measurements. Our pick, the Travel Inspira Luggage Scale, is the second from the right. Gabriella DePinho/NYT Wirecutter I tested six luggage scales, picking models that had good ratings or were widely recommended online. After all of my tests, the…
Many kids “level up” at age 8. Around this time, my oldest daughter joined a competitive soccer team, began reading longer, thicker books, and could tackle more arts and craft projects on her own. Sure, she still needed my assistance, but I no longer had to sit by her side, helping her interpret each step…
Markyourmoment Commemorate your loved one’s fastest marathon or favorite trail run with a customizable print. For most of us, there is one run that holds space in the heart. And your favorite runner surely has their own: Maybe it’s the marathon when they finally hit their splits, or perhaps it’s the 10K they completed without…
In this edition of The Recommendation, our style experts share their go-to tips for zhuzhing up a button-up. Plus, our new favorite socks and sweatsuits. “Clothing that was once slotted in the (bummer) category of ‘office wear’ is now up for reinterpretation,” says style writer Nicola Fumo. “Button-up shirts are a shining example of that.”…
During testing, we looked at how our essential oil diffuser picks affected indoor air quality. We tested multiple essential oils and blends, using four ultrasonic diffusers—the 300 mL Urpower diffuser, the 500 mL Asakuki model, the Vitruvi Stone Diffuser, and the 100 mL Urpower 2nd Generation model—and the Organic Aromas Raindrop 2.0 nebulizer. In a…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Upgrade pick The Breville Oracle Jet grinds, doses, tamps, and froths your milk for you, and it guides you through the entire espresso-making process. The Breville Oracle Jet is an espresso machine and countertop barista in one gleaming package. We’d consider it a suped-up Barista Touch, with a better grinder, more guidance,…
The thrill of seeing one’s name emblazoned on something isn’t reserved just for 7-year-olds scoring mini license plates — everyone feels special unwrapping a gift created specifically for them. In that spirit, we’ve collected our favorite personalized gifts; many, like the bespoke Converse shoes and the personalized Yeti tumbler, are customizable versions of Wirecutter picks….
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter New York City comes to you in this jam-packed box of sandwich fixings (and more) from one of the country’s most cherished delicatessens. For the gift recipient far from a Jewish deli, bring the deli to them. The Birthday Box from Katz’s, the legendary deli on the Lower East Side of Manhattan,…