And unlike a nail-type puncture, a flat caused by a pothole can’t be temporarily fixed with a tire sealant kit. This underscores the value of having a spare tire onboard, even if it is a small, space-saver tire. Without a spare, a flat from a pothole means calling a tow truck.] “A pothole strike can…
These extra steps, taken before you even open a can of stain, will help make your stain go on more easily and can help ensure a frustration-free experience and seamless results. Sand the wood. Smoothing out any blemishes, splinters, or splits goes a long way to ensure an even application. If your wood deck, fence,…
Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ basements. Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath. Below…
There are all kinds of reasons to prefer Macs over Windows-based PCs. Gaming isn’t one of them. That isn’t to say that you can’t game on a Mac—modern Apple Silicon computers are fairly powerful. The problem is that many popular games don’t offer downloads that will run natively on a Mac. Search the Mac App…
A class of drugs called antimuscarinics (which include trospium, darifenacin, and oxybutynin, available for women as an over-the-counter patch) can help relax an overactive bladder. But the drugs have been linked to serious side effects, including dementia, and they’re no longer a wise first choice for treatment. “The older you are, the higher the risk…
To ensure safety and visibility, municipalities usually mandate lighting around deck areas such as steps and landings, says Patrick Harders, a landscape lighting designer and co-owner of Sterling Lighting, an outdoor lighting maker in Danville, Va. But avoid wall-mounted security floodlights. “You don’t need that ‘prison breakout’ look to make things safe,” Harders says. Instead,…
He pitched the reserve as a way to offset losses in spending power caused by inflation in the US dollar. On Thursday, Sacks reiterated that line of argument, posting on X, “The U.S. will not sell any bitcoin deposited into the Reserve. It will be kept as a store of value. The Reserve is like…
After flooding our homes with every Sonos model you can buy (and filling all remaining space with the boxes of said speakers), then using them for a couple of years, we’ve come to value their audio fidelity and ability to network seamlessly together. Here are our favorite aspects of Sonos: Simple setup: The Sonos app…
Air PurifiersMost air purifiers have a filter indicator (often a light) that alerts you when the filter should be checked and possibly replaced. Though you can simply wipe down most prefilters, the main HEPA filter should be replaced about every six to 12 months, or as your manual advises. We factor this expense—new filters can…
Follow these directions for specific types of pillow fills. Down or feather: Most down pillows can be put in the washing machine. But use cool water and a mild detergent, then dry on low heat. (High temperatures can damage the down.) Memory foam or latex: Washer agitation can break up slab-style foam pillows, so Handel…