How wildfire smoke and ash impact your health and how to protect yourself
The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the ...
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LA fires are producing hazardous smoke: How to protect yourself
Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems ...
Do LED Face Masks Work?
These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.
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The Secret to Keeping My Toilet Stain-Free Is in My Kitchen
Caroline Mullen/NYT Wirecutter Bar Keepers Friend (BKF, as it’s called around these parts) is a mainstay in my home. It’s incredible at getting even the most hopeless-looking stainless steel ...
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The Best, Most Comfortable Bras
A versatile bra for everyday wear: the ThirdLove 24/7 Classic Uplift Plunge Bra. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter A weightless underwire bra: the Cuup The Scoop Micro. Michael Murtaugh/NYT ...
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I Tried the Tesla of Induction Stoves. It Could Be the Future.
As Wirecutter’s resident range expert, I’m always blathering on about how much I like induction. Of the three possible heat sources for a cooktop—gas, radiant-electric, or induction—my ...
After Too Many Restless Nights, I Went on a "Sleep Vacation"
Sleep vacations are a travel trend focused on improved sleep, with hotels offering pillow menus and meditations. Here's an ...
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Home theater
We did blind tests to find out. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so ...
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The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Sarah MacReading/NYT Wirecutter Side-sleepers—and sleepers of all positions, really—should look for a mattress that aligns the spine and offers good support. To determine whether a mattress is ...
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How to Shop for Warm, Waterproof Boots
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The 11 Very Best Sheet Pans
If you were forced to pare down your kitchen supplies to include only the bare minimum, sheet pans would make the cut. In my case, many sheet pans: I have nearly ten and pull one out almost every ...