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In the War Against Ticks, This Spray Is My Secret Weapon
by Doug Mahoney
Permethrin is like the wall around the castle: It’s always there offering protection and doesn’t need much maintenance.
Stylish Leather, Meet Smashed Fly Guts
by Doug Mahoney
The Hope Woodworking Leather Fly Swatter is a comically classy way to take care of your smacking, whacking, and thwacking needs.
These Mosquito-Thwarting Gadgets Have Been Wirecutter Favorites for 5 Years. (No Citronella Here.)
by Wirecutter Staff
We’ve recommended Thermacell products for five years because they are compact, easy to use, and effective.
The Micro Maxi Deluxe Scooter is More Than a Toy. It’s Smooth, Efficient Transportation for Kids.
by Kalee Thompson
The Micro Maxi Deluxe provides a smoother, faster, and more satisfying ride than any other kids scooter.
Don’t Open Boxes With Your Kitchen Knives Ever Again! This Utility Knife Breaks Them Down With Ease, And It Helps Tackle DIY Projects, Too.
by Doug Mahoney
The Milwaukee Fastback combines safety and function like no other utility knife.
We’ve Recommended Miele Canister Vacuums for Almost a Decade. Here’s Why They’re Worth It.
by Christine Cyr Clisset
Miele canister vacuums have a track record of lasting decades, cleaning exceptionally well, and being enjoyable to use.
The Sweet Sounds of This White Noise Machine Keep Me From Smothering My Husband With a Pillow
by Rachel Cericola
The LectroFan EVO white noise machine can drown out all sorts of distractions.
A Kitchen Scale is a Go-To Tool for Great Baking. It Will Also Make You A Better Cook.
by Marguerite Preston
The inexpensive and unassuming Escali Primo Digital Scale can transform the way you bake and make you a more efficient cook.
This Bread Knife Slices Through Thick, Crispy Crust With Surprising Ease
by Tim Heffernan
Cheap, sharp, and comfortable in the hand, the Mercer Millennia Wide 10-inch Bread Knife is a baker’s delight.
Don’t Let the Name Fool You. This Flexible Fish Spatula Can Do It All.
by Katie Okamoto
It’s a versatile spatula for nearly any kind of food you need to flip or move with precision—whether that’s brittle shortbread or a trembling French omelet.
I Was a Professional Carpenter for 10 Years. Here’s the Screwdriver I Use at Home.
by Doug Mahoney
The Megapro 13-in-1 is the ultimate kitchen-drawer tool.
If I Could Only Own One Style of Drinking Glass, It Would Be This Bistro-Style Duralex
by Michael Sullivan
The Duralex Picardie tumbler is one of our favorite drinking glasses thanks to its durability, versatility, and timeless design.
As a Livestock Farmer, I’m Constantly Fixing My Fences. These Are My Favorite Wire Cutters.
by Doug Mahoney
The Channellock E337CB Diagonal Cutting Pliers put the wire cutter in Wirecutter.
We’ve Inverted and Drenched Almost 50 Umbrellas. This One is Our Favorite.
by James Austin
The Repel Easy Touch Umbrella can bounce back from a blowout without breaking.
This Pen Has Been Our Top Pick for a Decade. And No, You Can't Borrow Mine
by Kaitlyn Wells
Never lend out the Uni-ball Jetstream—it will invariably be “borrowed” permanently.
Our Favorite Budget Projector Isn’t Cheap. But You Can’t Put a Price on Family Movie Night
by Christine Cyr Clisset
This projector turns even the humblest living room into a movie theater.
This Ergonomic Mouse Has a Thumb-Scroll Feature You Never Knew You Needed
by Kimber Streams
No other wireless mouse we tried provides as many useful features combined with exceptional comfort.
Snow Removal Blows. Our Favorite Snow Blower Makes It Much Easier.
by Doug Mahoney
The Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE is so fast and easy to use, it’s changed the way we think about clearing snow.
