To boost the longevity of your thermometer, hand-wash it after each use, to prevent crud from accumulating on the sensor (this can hinder the thermometer’s ability to obtain accurate measurements). Then store it in a clean, dry place, away from direct sunlight, moisture, or heat. If you’re using a wired probe thermometer, detangle any kinks…

Instant-read thermometers The Lavatools Javelin was previously our runner-up pick. After some consideration, though, we concluded that it didn’t hold a candle to its newer sibling, the Javelin Pro Duo, or to the ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2. The Javelin has a notably shorter probe, and its display does not rotate or light up. The OXO Good…

Four small magnets are mounted inside the Krazy Klean Pro’s outer plastic vessel, which did nothing to prevent deposits during our testing. Caroline Mullen/NYT Wirecutter To see if the Krazy Klean Pro would have any effect on existing mineral deposits in the bowl, I didn’t pre-scrub the toilet before putting the device in the tank….

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This instant coffee made an especially pleasurable cup, with notes of dark chocolate when black, and goat’s milk caramel with the addition of milk. The Sightglass Instant La Magdalena Tolima didn’t taste like instant coffee; one taster likened it to a “freshly brewed pot.” Dark chocolate is the prominent note…

We tested a number of additional blowers and dismissed others before the testing phase. Corded blowers The Worx WG520 and DeWalt’s DWBL700 were previous pick of ours, but both the Toro F700 and the Worx WG521 are more powerful. The Black+Decker BV6600 High Performance Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher and the Toro 51619 Ultra Blower/Vac are nice blowers, the…

Adopting a dog doesn’t just involve picking a pooch, filling out paperwork, and knowing where the closest dog parks are. You also have to prepare your home to be their home—and to get them home safely. Having just a few essentials ready before they arrive—such as a harness, a leash, and bowls for food and…

JACKIE: You can grow any cotton in Egypt. Egyptian is just the country it comes from the country it’s grown in. It doesn’t say anything about the quality. CHRISTINE: Right. ROSIE: Shout out to the Egyptian cotton lobby though. CAIRA: Yeah, they killed it. Christine: I am Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE:…

We sent 14 testers out in the winter to go hiking, running, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing, as well as to shovel snow. And we recommend the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Merino Wool Base Layer Long Sleeve Shirt, for men and women. The Aspect shirt offers the most versatile styling for casual and recreational use,…

Therabody Theragun massage guns The Therabody Theragun Elite is a souped-up, more expensive version of the Therabody Theragun Prime. Compared with the Prime, it has five attachments instead of four, a higher stall force (40 pounds versus 30 pounds), and an OLED display (instead of LED lights). Those upgrades might be valuable to some people,…

Anavrin Once built, this absorbing miniature diorama kit depicts a Kyoto street scene, with wooden house fronts and little trees, fit together from 304 precut wood pieces and lit with LEDs. Guys who are into Lego sets or origami, or who just love a good project, may find the Anavrin Kyoto Gion Book Nook Kit…