The Best Pen

If you’ve ever had a pen mysteriously wander away from your desk and then had to write with a poor substitute (the kind you might find at a bank or with some company’s phone number on it), you know how important a quality pen is. Whether you’re signing a check, taking notes, or writing a love letter, a great pen can make your handwriting look its clearest...

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Why the Best Kids Masks Are Sold Out (And What You Can Do in the Meantime)

I understand that good things come to those who wait. But being number 82,210 on a waiting list for something is a bit much—especially if that thing is a face mask with a built-in filter, which my vaccine-ineligible 11-year-old needs for school now. “Numbers 1 through 8,450 have been invited,” announced the email to wait-listed customers from Happy...

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How to Potty Train Your Puppy

Despite being Wirecutter’s pets writer, I still found myself stepping into unmistakable wet messes when I adopted my dog Sutton four years ago. To help you avoid similar potty-training mishaps, I consulted the experts: two professional dog trainers—with a combined two decades of experience—and a dog-sanctuary caretaker who’s helped dozens of dogs get...

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The Best 32-Inch TV

The best small TV for most people is the latest version of a 32-inch TCL Roku. Since most 32-inch TVs are meant for a secondary room or to be very price conscious, this TCL set stands apart with its affordable price tag and integrated Roku functionality. As a result, it has the best smart features of any small TV and saves you the $50-plus that an external...

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6 Deals for a Cozy Weekend Indoors

As summer gives way to fall, many folks are finding they’re busier than ever. Between school, work, and the general day-to-day, carving out some “me time” isn’t easy. But it’s important to take time to unwind and care for yourself when you can. This week we want to make it easier for you. Whether you’re looking to restock some daily essentials or invest...

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Why We Love the Kalita Wave Pour-Over Dripper

As the former owner of a third-wave coffee shop, I’ve tried just about every kind of coffee maker you can buy, and the Kalita Wave is my preferred vessel for making pour-over coffee. It may not be as beautiful as a Chemex or as funky as the Hario Woodneck (another personal favorite), but it’s sturdier than the former and less labor-intensive than the...

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Your Wallet Might Be the Source of Your Back Pain

A bulky wallet can be a real pain—and we mean that literally. If you’ve been experiencing mysterious backaches and have eliminated all the usual suspects from your list (like a lumpy mattress or a slouchy posture), then the culprit could be lurking right in your back pocket.

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The Best Camping Stove

A camp stove doesn’t have to be complicated to be great. It should cook food and boil water quickly, be rugged enough to withstand travel in the back of a car, and not require a burdensome amount of fuel. After researching 26 camp stoves, testing 13, and dissecting three of them—down to the welded copper tubing and soldered burner plates—we discovered...

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The Best of Clean Everything (So Far)

After 12 months and 52 editions of our Clean Everything newsletter, we still haven’t cleaned everything—but we’ve tidied things up quite a bit. We’ve scrubbed cast iron cookware and scraped grills, lubed bike chains and blasted wheelbarrows, brushed sneakers and soaked Lego pieces. And we’ve still got a way to go before everything has, indeed, been...

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The Best In-Wall Smart Outlet

Convenience doesn’t always have to come with clutter. An in-wall smart outlet looks and works like an ordinary electrical outlet, yet it can also give you the power to automate any appliance or device you plug into it (just like a smart plug, but without taking up so much space). And you can control it with an app or a smart speaker. Some in-wall smart...

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