I arrived in LA six months before the pandemic, though I had no idea, of course. Somehow I immediately felt a sense of doom, but I don’t think I can chalk that up to premonition as much as good old-fashioned anxiety. There were perils here I had not anticipated, including earthquakes, freeways, and alarmingly bold,…
Photo: Framebridge Top pick Why it’s great Since we first recommended this service, in 2019, we remain confident that Framebridge will send you a beautiful frame—on time—and will make things right if it fails. Framebridge has a vast catalog of frame styles to pick from. From its classic wood and metal frames to colorful lacquered…
A milky essence that actually makes a difference Glazing Milk — as you might guess — is a milky essence to layer under serums and moisturizer. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter Glazing Milk is one of the items that our panelists, across all skin types, liked the most. This “milk” is effectively an essence, meant to moisturize,…
Stop dillydallying Don’t let dirty white tees languish in the laundry basket; the longer you wait, the more likely it is that stains will set and be difficult to remove. Staff writer Andrea Barnes, Wirecutter’s in-house laundry expert, recommends washing garments (especially badly stained ones) within one week of wear. Begin by pretreating any discolored…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The Asus ProArt PA248CRV blends a sharp 1200p display with features such as 96-watt USB-C charging, a USB hub, and a sturdy stand for less than $300. The monitor also impressed us with its grayscale accuracy, as its shades of white and gray weren’t noticeably tinged with red, green, or…
Like many new parents, when my son was born, I had aspirational visions of a toy box filled with only handmade, beautiful toys. In our home, there would be no beeping books, flashing bulbs, or shiny plastic. And, of course, each toy would carry an educational purpose. But kids like what they like. My 3-year-old…
In our latest round of testing, we focused on testing clip-on portable monitors from established companies in the category such as Xebec, Monduo, and Aura. But after testing six different clip-on portable monitor models, we’re still not ready to fully recommend any of them. As it stands today, the technology is too bulky and heavy,…
Each Analog task card is about the size of a small index card and has 10 lines inviting me to write down my most important tasks for the day. The kit includes three kinds of task cards: Today, Next, and Someday. As the name suggests, the Today cards are for tasks you need to do…
The multicolored, abstract Quiet Town Tam Bath Rug was one of the prettiest we tested, but it’s been since discontinued (other similar designs and color combos are still available, however). Handwoven in India, it had chubby, high-pile loops that felt great to stand on. It was made from recycled plastic bottles, and though we loved…
A stylish neutral: Burrow Cape House Rug An easy-to-maintain synthetic rug: Burrow Cape House Rug Burrow Burrow An easy-to-maintain synthetic rug: Burrow Cape House Rug Burrow Best for: living room, bedroom, office, porch Why it’s great It whispers hygge. If you’re looking for an area rug with a contemporary yet neutral design that’s cozy and…