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How to Make Your Wool Coat Look New Again
by Sri Rain Stewart
Here’s how to keep your wool clean and fresh—and away from ravenous moths.
There’s a Toilet Paper Calculator That Cuts Through ‘Mega’ and ‘Jumbo’ Marketing Claims
by Elissa Sanci
Frustrated by confusing toilet paper marketing language, these amateur deal finders created a calculator to help sort the deals from the duds.
Our Staff’s Favorite Coasters
by Sri Rain Stewart
Whatever the look and feel of your living space, there’s sure to be a set of coasters to complement it.
How to Clean Your Dehumidifier
by Tim Heffernan
Cleaning a dehumidifier takes just a few minutes per month and can prolong the life of the machine.
The Best Toilet Paper
by Nancy Redd
Using terrible toilet paper is a bummer. We meticulously compared 36 types to find sustainable and traditional options that are tops for any bottom.
6 Great Deals on Wirecutter’s Top Picks
by Jordan Thomas
Get the best for less. Here are six deals on Wirecutter-approved top picks.
The Dyson Airwrap Costs 10 Times As Much As the Revlon One-Step. But Does It Deliver a Better Blowout?
by Nancy Redd
The Dyson Airwrap and the Revlon One-Step Volumizer are both coveted hair-styling tools meant for at-home blowouts. We tested them head-to-head.
How to Clean Hardwood Floors
by James Austin
Keeping your hardwood floors looking great requires only a small amount of effort.
How to Use a Microfiber Cloth to Clean (Almost) Every Device in Your Life
by Kimber Streams
The humble microfiber cloth is one of the most essential and underrated cleaning supplies in anyone’s toolkit.
How to Reduce Your Energy Bill (in Any Season) With a Single Smart Home Device
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
A smart Wi-Fi thermostat puts your climate-control system on autopilot, making it easier to manage and saving some cash for many homeowners.
4 Small Smart Devices That Can Prevent Major Home Damage
by Grant Clauser
Smart-home sensors can detect leaks, frozen pipes, and open doors so that small problems don’t turn into big expenses.
How to Clean Electric Razors, Trimmers, and Clippers
by James Austin
A couple drops of oil or a quick spray of cleaner can keep your razor in great shape and ensure a comfortable shave.
Want to Sleep Like a Baby? Try a Smart Thermostat.
by Jon Chase
The temperature of your bedroom plays a major role in the quality of your sleep. A smart thermostat ensures you find that sweet spot.
Why Your Brand-New Smart Home Devices Won’t Work, and How to Fix Them
by Rachel Cericola
Smart-home devices are a great gift—unless you run into tech troubles. Rest easy: Here are the solutions to the most common issues we’ve encountered.
Staying Inside Because of Winter Weather? Here’s How to Keep Your Whole Family Entertained
by Christina Williams
If winter weather has you stuck indoors, here are some ideas to keep your entire family entertained.
How to Clean Kitchen Countertops
by James Austin
Anything used as frequently as a countertop is going to need regular cleaning. This is the best way to do it.
Smart Home’s Biggest Problem Might Get Better. Here’s What You Need to Know About Matter.
by Jon Chase
A consortium of smart-home companies is launching Matter, a standard that should make smart-home devices work better and be more secure.
How to Clean a Car Seat
by Christina Szalinski
Car seats are built to survive the messes made in them, but the right way to clean them depends on the type of seat.
The Smart Home Starter Kit: 3 Things for Newbies
by Grant Clauser
The best smart-home devices are easy to use, inexpensive, and expandable. Here are our tried-and-true favorites to get started.
Ask Wirecutter: What’s the Best Step Stool to Get for My Short Spouse?
by Annemarie Conte
A step stool can help a shorter spouse reach the upper kitchen cabinets. But please don’t give it to them as a birthday gift.
How to Organize and Store Christmas Decorations
by Thom Dunn
Resist the temptation to dump your decorations into a box on New Year’s Day. Treat them right, and they’ll treat you right, too.
The Fizzy Joy of Cheap Costco Champagne
by Caira Blackwell
Stocking up on bottles of Champagne ahead of New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to empty your bank account.
Seat, Step, Plant Stand, Side Table: An Ode to Stools
by Katie Okamoto
No other piece of furniture is quite as versatile, practical, or portable as the trusty and dependable stool.
How to Clean Ugg Boots
by Eve O'Neill and Caleb Chin
If your comfy boots are starting to look a little haggard, a quick shampoo will have them looking like new.
4 Design-Friendly Smart Lighting Styles to Personalize Your Home
by Rachel Cericola
There’s more to smart lighting than basic bulbs and wall switches. These design-centric smart lights are easy to install and will enhance your living space.
How to Clean a Television and Home Theater Gear
by Chris Heinonen
Your AV gear doesn’t need to be cleaned that often. But it’s an important task to ensure the best performance.
How to Clean Your Radiators
by Joshua Lyon
Radiators often go years without attention—but the gunk hidden in them can contribute to foul odors and decreased efficiency in your home’s heating system.
If You Love Your Photos, Don’t Use a Smart Display
by Nena Farrell
Both smart displays and digital photo frames offer an easy way to bring a stream of photos into your daily life. Here’s how to choose which one is right for you.
How to Clean Vinyl Records
by Chris Heinonen
There are many ways to clean and restore your record collection, but we like using the Spin-Clean.
When a Smart Thermostat Isn’t the Smart Choice
by Jon Chase
Depending on your heating and cooling system, a smart thermostat can slash energy use and your bills. But for some people, they may only provide convenience.
Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Stop My Spouse From Leaving Wet Sponges in the Sink?
by Annemarie Conte
Our advice column aims to help you solve conflicts related to buying, using, or maintaining products.
TikTok Says The Pink Stuff Is a Miracle Cleaner. We Found It’s Not.
by Elissa Sanci
Is The Pink Stuff really the miracle cleaner TikTok creators say it is? To find out, we tested it around our homes.
It’s Ridiculously Easy to Pick Some Smart Deadbolts, But We Aren’t Alarmed
by Jon Chase
If burglars were like movie stars they’d all be expert lock pickers. They aren’t though, and that’s why we save our worries for other things.
How Mesh Wi-Fi Networks Can (and Can’t) Make a Better Smart Home
by Rachel Cericola
Mesh networks can give your home’s Wi-Fi a much needed boost—but can sometimes create problems for some smart-home devices, too.
Amazon Launches Astro Home Robot, Echo Show 15, Budget Smart Thermostat, and More
by Wirecutter Staff
Amazon let fly this week with a catalog’s worth of new devices and services, some here, some coming soon. Here are the ones we’re most excited to get our hands on.
The Best of Clean Everything (So Far)
by Wirecutter Staff
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.
The Best Soldering Irons
by Signe Brewster
After testing 10 soldering irons, we found that the X-Tronic 3020-XTS LED Soldering Station is the best for beginners and hobbyists.
Water Leaks Destroy Homes. These Smart Gadgets Can Save Yours.
by Jon Chase
One in 50 homes suffers water damage every year. These smart devices will alert you to leaks before they get bad—and can even prevent damage from occurring.
The Best Hair Straightener
by Hannah Waters and Tiffany Kelly
We've tested 11 hair straighteners on four heads of hair, and we’ve found that the GVP Ceramic Titanium Digital is the most maneuverable full-size flat iron.
Upgrade Your Airflow: 3 Ways to Smarten Your Ceiling Fans
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Unlike central air, which cools rooms, ceiling fans cool people directly. And a ceiling fan with smart-home controls is even more efficient and convenient.
The Best Dish Rack
by Haley Sprankle and Winnie Yang
We’ve been testing dish racks since 2014, and we think the KitchenAid Full Size Dish Rack has the best balance of capacity and features.
How to Do Your Laundry Better
by Jackie Reeve
After countless hours spent using washers and dryers, we have seven tips to improve your laundry life.
Your Laundry Sheds Harmful Microfibers. Here’s What You Can Do About It.
by Katie Okamoto
Synthetic fabrics shed millions of tons of microplastics into oceans each year, largely through laundry wastewater. Here are ways to reduce the pollution.
IKEA Förnuftig Air Purifier: Cheap, Sleek—and Weak
by Tim Heffernan
IKEA’s new air purifier does what it claims, but it underperformed in our side-by-side tests against other models we recommend.
How to Wash Bras
by Sarah Witman
For your bras to feel, function, and look their best, it’s important to properly care for them.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment
by Joanne Chen and Justin Redman
If you’re considering a Tuft & Needle, here’s what you should know about its Original, Mint, and Hybrid mattresses.
Helix Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment
by Joanne Chen
Helix offers a large line of 14 mattresses. We think the Helix Plus is worth considering.
How to Get Rid of Ants, Mice, and Other Pests
by Doug Mahoney
With basic cleaning products, traps, and a dab of peanut butter, you can conquer the pests invading your home.
Why We Don’t Recommend Artificial Grass for Most People
by Harry Sawyers and Gregory Han
A look at the cons and pros of a fake-turf installation at home.
Our Favorite Plant Pots and Stands
by Jackie Reeve
Like any loving plant parents, Wirecutter staffers care deeply about how they display their plants.
How to Wash Your Jeans
by Justin Krajeski
Believe it or not, you should wash your jeans only every two months.