If Zen masters were to comment on the ideal position to take at your desk, they might say: “If you start to sit too long, stand. If you start to stand too long, sit.” An electric, height-adjustable standing desk is the easiest way to follow that sound ergonomic advice. But if you don’t want a …
No matter how much you enjoy dyeing Easter eggs, you may be thinking twice before you head to the dairy aisle for a few extra cartons this spring. The price of fresh eggs has more than doubled since last year, which means you likely want to make every effort to avoid food waste (deviled eggs …
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Our pick Portland Design Works City Rover 700 USB Headlight Bright and affordable, this headlight has good side visibility and a long-lasting battery—better than other lights we tested in its price range. Its quick-release mount is sturdy and easy to use but lacks a functional swivel. You could, of course, spend a lot more money …
I’m a senior writer for Wirecutter, and each morning I milk my cow. I also have a flock of sheep, two hives of honeybees, and 30-plus chickens. We have a number of mature apple trees, a berry patch, and a 3,000-square-foot vegetable garden. In the summer months, I raise a few pigs and about 50 …
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Our pick Bosch 300 Series SHEM63W55N With a third rack and quiet performance, the reliable, efficient, and effective Bosch 300 Series is a fantastic dishwasher that will make most people happy. Dozens of variants are available across a wide range of prices. Buying Options *At the time of publishing, the price was $950. The Bosch …
Our pick Travelpro’s Platinum line of luggage has held our top pick for almost every iteration of this carry-on luggage review because it addresses the concerns of most travelers at an affordable price: It features smooth-rolling, user-replaceable wheels; solid and comfortable, telescoping handles; and a hard-wearing nylon exterior propped up by a solid internal chassis, …
Swaddling—wrapping a baby securely in a thin blanket—can help minimize the startle reflex, replicate the coziness of the womb, and calm a baby who’s overstimulated. To find the best swaddles, we had five families spend two weeks testing 11 of them with babies ranging in age from 2 to 12 weeks, and talked to four …
It started innocently enough: After I sat through a Zoom meeting clearly miserable with nasal congestion, my colleague, editor Gabriella Gershenson, kindly suggested I try soaking my feet in some hot water. “It may help you sleep better, too.” In a ’90s sitcom, that would be the line that echoes as I wavy-effect out of …
In the summer of 2020, during the grueling first months of the pandemic, my family escaped our cramped Brooklyn apartment and journeyed to my mom’s place in Washington state. While my husband and I took turns between an air mattress and a regular bed, our kids crashed on foam folding mattresses. The folding mattresses (also …
Raising chickens is a joy. Hens lay colorful, delicious eggs, they’re delightful to be around, and they’re very photogenic. I often have a few hens surrounding me while I garden, and my daughter’s favorite likes to be picked up for cuddles. But my husband is less charmed. “I’ve spent some of the most disgusting moments …
