Jigsaw Puzzles We Love
by James Austin
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time on a rainy day, during a screen break, or at a family gathering. These are a few of our favorites.
by James Austin
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time on a rainy day, during a screen break, or at a family gathering. These are a few of our favorites.
by Katie Okamoto
When it gets too hot, a pail by your shower can help you cool down—and even lift a heat-induced bad mood.
by Annemarie Conte
Reduce the influx of unwanted mail and find systems to deal with the mail you do want.
by Zoe Vanderweide
Yellowed white tees are, well, the pits. Follow this expert advice to bring back your shirts’ original brilliance.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Here’s how to make sure your phone, tablet, smartwatch, or portable speaker don’t get ruined this summer, no matter how wet they get.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Making s’mores indoors can be—dare we say—even better than roasting them over an open fire. Here’s how to achieve delicious s’more heaven in your kitchen.
by Tim Heffernan
Air purifiers aren’t complicated, but a few tips and techniques can help you optimize their performance.
by Elissa Sanci
This cheap and easy-to-use compression bag makes it easy to pack days worth of essentials into a single backpack.
by Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney
Support our vendetta against deer ticks and Lyme disease by not getting bitten. Use permethrin, picaridin, and common sense. But if you are bitten, don’t panic.
by Brent Butterworth
Want to listen to music, internet radio, or podcasts in your backyard? We explain all the different ways to do it.
by Christine Cyr Clisset
An air conditioner is the obvious best fix for a hot bedroom. But if you don’t have one, there are some relatively simple and affordable steps you can take to keep your bedroom cool.
by Jackie Reeve
Most experts say you should wash sheets once a week. Here’s how (and why) to do that.
by Geoffrey Morrison and Adrienne Maxwell
Skip the cinema this summer and enjoy a movie night in your backyard.
by Ellen Lee
If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.
by Elissa Sanci
Don’t waste your money on citronella candles and other gimmicky mosquito-repellents. Here’s what to buy instead.
by Lauren Dragan
Wireless earbuds are great, but their small batteries have a limited lifespan. Are you willing to sacrifice longevity for convenience?
by Joel Santo Domingo
Here are all of our tips and advice for free ways to improve your Wi-Fi, and what to consider if those fail.
by Dave Gershgorn
Can’t decide which of Apple’s laptops is the best for your needs? For most people, the M2 MacBook Air is the one to buy.
by Annemarie Conte
Using scratched nonstick pans is not a good idea for many reasons. Here’s how to keep them looking good, and alternative pans you might want to try.
by Doug Mahoney
We don’t recommend using any essential-oil bug repellents. There’s no way to know what kind of protection you’re getting (if any) or how long it will last.
by Brent Butterworth
No matter what kind of turntable and audio gear you have, it is possible to get them working together. Here’s how.
by Ian D. White
If you’ve discovered a passion for vinyl, a few affordable accessories can make a positive difference in your turntable setup.
by Rose Maura Lorre
You don’t need a “compostable” bin liner for kitchen scraps, and experts say paper bags or no bag at all are the better choice. Here’s why.
by Freddy Gerngross
Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can be a confusing experience. We explain the important features to consider.
by Joe Fassler
It’s hard to avoid PFAS, toxic compounds linked to a host of health problems. But you can take meaningful steps to reduce your risk.
by Doug Mahoney
Bug zappers kill the wrong bugs—to control bugs without a spray repellent, use a spatial repellent or a fan instead.
by Rose Maura Lorre
If you’re trying to comply with a venue’s bag size restrictions while still keeping your stuff secure at a show, you can’t beat a running belt.
by Melanie Pinola
Working outside, even for just a little while, can be great for your health. Here’s how to do it as comfortably and productively as possible.
by Elissa Sanci
Take a walk. No, really—it’s good for you. And these Wirecutter picks will make it even better.
by Taryn Mohrman
There’s no rule that says you have to boil your eggs before you dye them for Easter.
by Christina Williams
Here are the best (relatively) inexpensive items for a comfortable porch hangout.
by Andrew Cunningham
A modem connects your home network to the Internet, and a router lets your devices talk to one another and use that Internet connection. Most people need both.
by Max Eddy
Set up this iOS 17.3 feature to protect your iPhone in case it’s stolen.
by Rachel Wharton
You can reduce or eliminate many health risks associated with a gas stove or cooktop with fresh air and a few countertop appliances.
by Rachel Cericola
Smart lighting is easy. Picking out the best smart lighting for your needs isn’t. We show you when it’s best to choose smart bulbs, plugs, or in-wall switches.
by Rachel Cericola
You don’t need to own your house to enjoy the magic and convenience of smart-home devices. These affordable devices allow any renter to smarten their place up.
by Kaitlyn Wells
Essential oils can be toxic to pets. Don’t apply any directly to an animal’s skin, and avoid using an active diffuser in the same room as your pets.
by Annemarie Conte
These simple solutions will help reduce the giant mountain of clothes hanging out in your bedroom.
by Ben Keough
Oldcastle planter wall blocks make building a raised garden bed simple, fast, and easy.
by Caira Blackwell
Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on your sleep, and more. Here are tips to make the transition easier.
by Rachel Cericola
Smart devices are terrific problem solvers, and they’re no longer exotic, expensive, or complex. This low-cost collection makes it easy to make life more convenient.
by Jon Chase
Take these steps to protect your home from mishaps and intruders when you leave for vacation.
by Jon Chase
Smart devices make life more convenient, but many also make it easy to conserve energy and water use, too.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Mild to moderate hearing loss affects adults of all ages. Here are the signs that you might be experiencing it—and how over-the-counter hearing aids can help.
by Jackie Reeve
Our pillow expert has tested dozens of pillows. Here’s a love letter to the wedge pillow she can’t live without.
by Courtney Schley
One of the editors on the Wirecutter sleep team has tested dozens of mattresses, but she still misses her Japanese futon.
by Annemarie Conte
A couple has to negotiate whether or not to let their pooch sleep in bed with them.
by Caira Blackwell
Sometimes you need a last-ditch trick to help you sleep. Here are the six simple practices our sleep writer uses when nothing else works.
by Annemarie Conte
Even the quietest humidifier can keep some people up at night. Here’s how to get a good night’s rest if the whine causes you to lose sleep.
by Joel Santo Domingo
Our tests found that a single router works as well as an expensive mesh kit in some cases, even in a 2,300-square-foot home.