Best Flushable Wipes From Our Tests

That said, wipes are excellent for cleaning your hands, nether regions, and other body parts. Significant differences exist among them regarding tensile strength (because the last thing you want is a soiled wipe to rip in your hands), how well they clean, how easily they dispense (you don’t want to have to stuff extra wipes…

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Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?

Whether you use a septic system or are connected to a public sewer, prepare to open your wallet wide to address issues that can occur when we flush wipes.  More than one in five households in the U.S. depend on individual septic (decentralized) systems or small community cluster systems to treat their wastewater. If you…

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Can Gaming Save the Apple Vision Pro?

That could still pose problems in expanding the Vision Pro’s gaming offerings—it’s hard to imagine how the award-winning likes of Batman: Arkham Shadow or shooters such as Arizona Sunshine II function without those sorts of inputs. However, the patent does suggest that “the handheld input device may may include a haptic output device to provide…

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Popular Compact Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead

Here, we focus on models that are popular in their category (though they might not be the top sellers). Then we present two alternatives: • A better choice: another vehicle that sells well but has a higher Overall Score. • An under-the-radar alternative: a better-scoring model that doesn’t sell as well, in case you aren’t…

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14 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: If you’re into low-key, functional fashion with a hint of “quiet luxury,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers just that. Aesthetically, think Yeezy brand circa 2017 (minus the antisemitism). I love mine in washed navy, but the earthy tones—cedar brown, palm green, and…

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Pothole Survival Guide

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…

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How to Apply Wood Stain

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,…

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