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We Doubted the Snooz Breez, but This Combo Fan and White Noise Machine Won Us Over
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (694+ words) Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once blew up a power strip with a space heater and a Marshall half-stack. In April 2026, Snooz issued a voluntary recall for the Breez fan. We still think…...
Why You Should Never Pay Full Price for a Mattress
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (188+ words) Mattress shopping is a distinctly tuned form of torture: so consequential, so confusing, so very expensive. Here's how to get a decent deal, whether you're shopping online or in person" Holiday sales are the best time to buy a mattress....
Video: What Drives Us to Extended Warranties?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (61+ words) The New York Times new video loaded: What Drives Us to Extended Warranties? More in Wirecutter " We Tasted 31 Hot Dogs to Find the Best Are These Portable Fans Worth It? Making Pickles with The Pickle Guys Lamorne Morris Reviews Gifts…...
A Tile-Filled Home Where the Bathroom Is a Social Hub
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (101+ words) In the primary bathroom, a cast-concrete counter and tub, tiles by Lofa Ceramics and a moon jar by Cris Garc'a. Fabian Martinez The entry features steps carved from cantera, a local sandstone. Fabian. .. In the primary bathroom, a cast-concrete counter…...
Is That Extended Warranty Worth It? Take Our Quiz.
3+ week, 6+ day ago (437+ words) By Hali Potters and Maxine Builder If you've ever bought a refrigerator, a washing machine, a smartphone, or even just a pair of headphones, you've almost certainly been asked at checkout if you want to add an extended warranty. Much…...
The No-Regrets Guide to Buying a Used Appliance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1471+ words) Andrea Barnes is a writer covering large cleaning appliances. Each year for testing, she runs over 120 dish cycles and washes 120 loads of laundry. Bringing home a secondhand large appliance is riskier business than, say, acquiring a vintage table." After months…...
Window AC Units Are Loud. This One Masks NYC Noise and Almost Feels Like Central Air.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (625+ words) Midea's U-shaped window AC is whisper quiet and gets me through sweltering New York summers. But installation nearly broke my spirit....
Want to Age Well at Home? Take Our Room-by-Room Tour.
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1225+ words) Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, outdoor power equipment, and bug repellents. If your home has an exterior, your evaluation should start at the end of the driveway. Think about where you park your car, the route you…...
Finally, an Energy-Saving Mini-Split You Won't Want to Hide
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1342+ words) Liam Mc Cabe has covered HVAC since 2014. Some people stay at Hotel Lilien for the vibe. Originally built as a summer home during the Gilded Age, it was recently updated to become a boutique hotel in the Catskills. Others come…...
Video: The Do-It-All Tape for Your Toolbox
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (65+ words) The New York Times new video loaded: The Do-It-All Tape for Your Toolbox More in Wirecutter " Don't Air Tag Your Pet How to Restore a Scorched Dutch Oven How to Refresh an 80 Year Old Dutch Oven We Put Dyson's $600 Vacuum…...