An introduction to Wichita, Kansas

Erin English for NYT Wirecutter Top pick When purchasing a tent, wheelchair users should carefully consider the tent’s entryway. On a camping trip, you might prefer to wheel your chair all the way through the tent’s door, or you might be fine with parking your wheelchair outside and transferring inside. Some people find that being…

Rozette Rago/NYT Wirecutter Top pick With good range, adjustability, and a track record of durability, the metal-bottom Melnor XT42500M is a more reliable and easy-to-use oscillating sprinkler than its competitors. If you want a sprinkler with plenty of efficient features that will last long enough for you to make good use of them, we think…

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set (queen) Hot sleepers rejoice: This cool, breathable percale feels light and crisp against the skin. This set offers a huge variety of colors and a rotating mix of hip prints. The long-staple cotton construction can endure years of washes and wear. Other things to know: Oeko-Tex–certified….

Medium and thick hair A tester disliked Alberto VO5 Moisturizing Shampoo’s overwhelming artificial aroma, likening it to the smell of a candy vape. Similarly, testers turned their noses up at the strong fragrance of Amika Forget Frizz Ant-Frizz Shampoo, despite praising its sudsy lather and great detangling abilities. Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo’s clear formula…

As much as I tried not to be, I was shocked by how it looked initially on my lips. I went for a mauve color, one of 10 shades available, and at first it appeared black, not the pinky brown that I was expecting for the final result. The liner is thick, with a semi-sticky…

Like Jan, reader Graeme got his water tested after I suggested doing that before buying a different, clog-resistant filter. He later sent a quick update: “It came back completely clear. You’ve saved me tons of time and money. NYC water continues to astound …” It does. New York’s water is justifiably famous for its purity,…