That unsightly line of black around your bathtub or sink can be fixed with a re-caulking. And it’s a project you can likely do yourself. To avoid a lumpy, smeared-on bead with the texture of an Impressionist painting, our home-improvement expert swears by a $5 tool that makes it easier to get smooth, neat, water-tight results.
Early on the morning of my 34th birthday, I found myself at Target in search of shampoo to get through a weeklong trip visiting a friend. There I was, standing in the checkout line, when something small caught my eye. Without hesitation, I grabbed it. It was a $5 Lego Mini Build of a Star…
Festive metallic socks with a fun surprise: Maria La Rosa One Ribbed Laminated Socks Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick These silk-blend socks have a dazzling foil-laminated finish, and they come in over 20 rich shades. These socks are some of our favorites for gifting — not…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This extraction cleaner gets stains out about as well as any model we tested, and it costs less than most. But it comes with only one cleaning attachment, and its tank is awkwardly designed. Though no portable carpet cleaner can magically erase every type of stain, the Bissell Little Green…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Melissa Coppel’s marbled bonbons and hand-dipped chocolates are impressively well crafted, with layered fillings that reminded us of a plated dessert. The luxe French bakery enrobes layers of a shortbread cookie and a sweet spread (such as passionfruit or strawberry) with melting-thin chocolate dyed in pastel hues. If the lucky couple is…
Like with any handheld tool, a little trial and error is involved. I’ve found the faster you crank, the better. If you start and stop—either on purpose or because of a bruised or otherwise misshapen apple—the peel can get tangled and take you off-track. (Speaking of the peeler, be careful. It’s sharp.) And though the…
Every now and then, the Maldives calls my name — and this time, it led me to Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, a stunning retreat tucked away in the Lhaviyani Atoll. Known for its powdery white beaches, this relatively new addition to the Maldives’ luxury scene can be found on Thilamaafushi Island and has…