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,…
Most likely, your day care provided you with a list of essential items you need to get for your baby or toddler’s cubby; if they didn’t, you should contact them to ask, because you don’t want to show up on the first day without these necessities. In the meantime, consider this list from Wierzbicki: Diapers:…
Front-loaders represent 32 percent of the washing machine market, based on units sold through July, according to OpenBrand, a market intelligence platform. They also make up the majority of Green Choice washers in our ratings, the most eco-friendly machines designated by a green leaf icon. One major reason that front-loaders may not be more popular is that…
After decades of serving as the named inspiration for the beloved franchise The Legend of Zelda, the series’ titular princess is finally getting her own game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, releasing September 26 for Nintendo Switch, gives Zelda her very own hero’s journey after Link goes missing. But it does not, sadly,…
The records you accumulate can contain sensitive data like your Social Security number, credit card and bank account details, and private medical information. A high-quality paper shredder will speedily cut through those stacks of paper, turning them into illegible strips. It’s also nice if your shredder doesn’t take up too much space and works quietly…
My colleague Molly Higgins, who is vegan, simultaneously tested out her own very different goals and preferences on Hungryroot. These involved no chicken at all. Ostensibly, when you sign up, a Hungryroot dinner will cost you $13 a serving, while lunch costs $12 and breakfast is a mere $4.50. But in practice, the number of…
I’m a big proponent of treating myself. I think everyone should have more little treats, all the time, always. A monthly beauty box subscription guarantees that once per month you will receive a little box of joy on your doorstep. Whether that joy is centered on sample sizes, full-size products, makeup, skin care, or bath…
The new products put Galaxy AI and smarter health-tracking front and center. The Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 get minor updates. From left, Samsung’s new Flip, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch Ultra By Courtney Lindwall It’s an exciting day for Galaxy fans. Samsung just unveiled a new generation of foldable phones—the pocket-size Galaxy…
In time, I found myself worrying about what would be lost in the event of a house fire or hurricane. I wanted to digitize the images not only to preserve them but also to share them with friends and family, particularly my teenage daughter, so she could one day look back on them and realize…
Monica Retamosa was in the middle of changing the batteries of a tape recorder when she heard a bellbird for the first time. Standing on a forest floor, she looked up into the trees, scanning for the source of its metallic and powerful sound, searching for the bird for half an hour to no avail….