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When you’re making an aging-in-place plan, personal safety should be a top priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one out of four people 65 and older fall each year. The US Fire Administration (an entity of FEMA) says that the same age group is 2.6 times more likely to…

If there’s one thing that you can reliably look forward to on Prime Day, it’s discounts on kitchen gear that will make cooking a little less stressful and much more enjoyable. But amid all the truly great high-powered blenders and countertop appliances that you can find on sale, there are countless unitaskers and cookware pieces…

I pitted Nordic Ware’s rack against the wire rack I’ve had for years. First, I used them to bake crispy foods, placing each rack inside a sheet pan to maximize airflow. In almost every scenario, the traditional wire rack performed better than, or equally as well as, Nordic Ware’s rack. I conducted a head-to-head test…

Connie Park/NYT WIrecutter Top pick This sturdy pull-up bar has thick, ultra-accommodating grips and can adjust for various doorway sizes, but it takes up more space than most. The Ultimate Body Press Elevated XL Doorway Pull-Up Bar offers the most options to accommodate people with different heights, arm lengths, levels of strength, and door sizes….

Asmodee Top pick Who it’s for: larger families or friend groups, excellent liarsPlayer count: eight or more, but consider that a suggestion (we’ve played with less)Duration: 20 to 30 minutesRules: PDFAges: 14 and up Best played around a campfire instead of at the kitchen table, Werewolf is a conversational parlor game. If you’ve ever played…

This hardwired alarm detects smoke and CO and interconnects with non-smart models. It works without a subscription or can be professionally monitored. Why you need it: According to the National Fire Protection Association, 59% of home fire deaths result from the absence of a smoke alarm or the presence of a faulty one. This makes…