"Maybe struggle and self-denial were the point, and inner peace would blossom from the pain of living like a medieval peasant." Scything your lawn is for the truly adventurous: those “who don't mind being seen as a little odd.” Writer Liam McCabe gave it a whirl and found it mostly frustrating — but with the occasional glimpse of the relaxing, meditative experience that had been promised. Tap the link in bio to read about everything Liam learned along the way. #scythe #lawncare #lawntok
The new Owala FreeSip Sway improves on the popular water bottle's previous design. With a sturdy locking mechanism and a tapered bottom for cup holders, the bottle is more practical (and a joy to drink from) — though it's still an annoyance to clean. Head to the link in bio to see our favorite water bottles. #owala #waterbottles
Do they make them like they used to? To find out, appliances writer Rachel Wharton wandered through an 8,000-square-foot facility full of vintage appliances (a dream!) with Carlita Belgrove, aka “the stove lady.” Belgrove, who repairs vintage stoves, shared some of her favorite recent restorations. At the link in bio, read Rachel's full investigation into why appliances don’t last as long — and what to look for to find one that lasts. #vintage #restoration #stove
No matter how long you’ve used an iPhone, there are always new (or new-to-you) features to discover. At the link in bio, see 13 more (!) iPhone tricks you may not have encountered yet. #iphone #iphonetricks #iphonetips #apple
This bed-cooling system is scarily expensive. Is it worth it? Writer Joshua Lyon has been testing it for years, and here’s what he found. Read the full review at the link in bio. #bedcooling #hotsleeper #sleep
Amazon Prime Day officially starts tomorrow, but the deals deluge has begun. And because you deserve nothing but the best, our expert deals team is very picky about which sales are good enough to share. Here’s a little sneak peek into their criteria, and some advice for intrepid deal-shoppers. Tap the link in our bio to see the best savings we’ve found so far. (Hot tip: Some of the best Prime Day deals aren’t on Amazon at all.) #amazonprimeday #sales #shoppingtips
Our favorite Bluetooth wireless headphones just got a major upgrade — one that could help you drown out the world, or let people into yours. You can read @laurendragan 's review of the JBL Tour One M3s — or peruse our favorite less-expensive pairs — at the link in bio. #headphones #JBL #Auracast #travelessentials Photo illustration by Dana Davis.
Mold loves air conditioner units — they're dark, wet, and usually warm. Unfortunately, that includes Wirecutter’s favorite air conditioner, the Midea U. Midea is voluntarily recalling more than 1.7 million of its popular U-shaped AC units due to mold complaints. Here are a few tips for how you can minimize the risk of mold growing in your own unit. To read more, and to find out about refund and repair options for the Midea U, head to the link in our bio. #airconditioner #mold #moldyAC
How often do you wash your towels? It's recommended to swap them out every three days — though, as long as they're dry, they can stay in the laundry until until you're ready to wash them. Writer Jackie Reeve (@heyjackiereeve) has been testing towels since 2017, so it's safe to say she has *a lot* of experience caring for them. Head to the link in bio to see Jackie's favorites, along with more tips to keeping them clean and smelling fresh. #towel #cleaning #CleanTok
Have you ever thought about disappearing from the internet? Wirecutter writer Max Eddy attempted to do just that, and it didn't quite go as planned. At the link in bio, read about how he wiped his data, where he found the biggest obstacles, and what he learned in the process. #onlineprivacy #datasecurity #digitaldeclutter
Wirecutter writers and editors spent five days taste testing over 70 (!) Trader Joe's products. Tap the link in our bio to see if your Trader Joe's faves made the list. #traderjoes #groceries
Read about one data privacy expert’s journey to erase his online life — and how you can clean up your data, too — at the link in our bio. Illustration by Miguel Porlan #dataprivacy #internet #privacy #online
What do you want to know about modern home appliances and how they compare to their vintage counterparts? Writer Rachel Wharton spent six months digging into the claim that “they don’t make them like they used to.” Her investigation drops publishes on Wirecutter next week. In the meantime, she’s collecting your questions. Drop your queries about appliance longevity in the comments below, and she may respond. #ama #vintage #appliances
A “natural” deodorant that keeps you stink-free ... for days? Even during the hottest days of summer? It doesn't seem possible, but Wirecutter's own Alex Aciman swears by this one. You can read his review at the link in bio.
“As a writer covering large kitchen appliances, I’ve heard countless tales of appliance failures, frustrations, and feeble life expectancies,” Rachel Wharton writes. “I wanted to find out what’s really happening.” At the link in bio, read her investigation into appliance longevity — and learn more about how to find durable machines that last for decades Illustrations by Xavier Lalanne-Tauzia #appliances #dishwasher #washingmachine #dryer
Whether he's hiking, trail running, cycling, ski touring, or chilling at the lake, outdoors writer Trey French's truck camper is his staging area for most of his alfresco activities. And after a few overpacked or underprepared trips, he built his ultimate, go-to packing list. Swipe for the list Trey personally uses, then tap the link in bio to see the specific products he recommends. #camping #carcamping #campinglife #campinggear #packing
According to our testing, laundry detergent sheets suck at removing stains and odor. So, when Tide released a spongy, tile-shaped competitor, we were (cautiously) optimistic. After running the Tile Evo through our standardized tests, Wirecutter's laundry expert Andrea Barnes was thoroughly impressed by the product's performance. Tap the link in our bio to read her first impressions of Tide's new detergent tiles. #laundrytok #CleanTok #laundrydetergent