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  1. Portraits Of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama
    hobby and craft
    The Best Art Supplies to Give to ArtistsArtist approved gifts for painters, illustrators, photographers, and budding art stars.
    By Liza Corsillo
  2. trust me i should know
    I’ve Taught Many a Friend to Knit Using These (Very Giftable) KitsYou can buy them to make gifts for someone else, or as gifts for a knitter in your life.
    By Kerri Kenney-Silver
  3. beauty
    The Best Work-From-Home Bras, According to a Longtime Remote Worker“It keeps me feeling alive and aerodynamic, like gills — but for boobs.”
    By Brodie Lancaster
  4. electronics
    The Best Chargers (and Cables) Now That Apple Won’t Give You OneSince Apple stopped including charging outlets with its phones, many of us are in the market.
    By Jordan Bowman
  5. fitness and sports
    These Are the Only Resistance Bands I Recommend to My Pilates StudentsI’ve seen enough snap (and almost blind people) to know that all resistance bands are not created equal.
    By Kate Garfield
  6. men’s apparel
    The 10 Hoodies I Recommend to Most Everyone I KnowFrom adult friends who want the comfiest hoodie they won’t mind spilling coffee on, to their kids who want hoodies like one Justin Bieber would wear.
    By Eric Margulies
  7. trust me i should know
    Everything Real Housewife of Potomac Monique Samuels Uses to Care for Her Parrot“I call him a puppy with wings.”
    By Monique Samuels
    As told to Dominique Pariso
  8. gifts
    16 Non-Gimmicky Gadgets for Lefties (That Make Great Gifts)Including some left-handed scissors (surprise), a cheeky sculptural candle, and a smudgeproof ballpoint pen.
    By Leah Muncy
  9. smart home
    What I Tell People Who Ask Me Which Smart Thermostat to BuyIt depends, of course. These are my eight favorites.
    By Kyle Schurman
  10. trust me i should know
    The 7 Kitchen Gadgets I Use to Feed My Quarantined FamilyIncluding a hand mixer, an air-frying countertop oven, and our own little hydroponic planter
    By Tobey Grumet Segal
  11. cookware and utensils
    The 8 (Handsome) Knives a Fourth-Generation Butcher Uses in Her KitchenFirst and foremost, they’re functional. But — and don’t tell Grandpa Seymour this — they’re also beautiful to look at.
    By Cara Nicoletti
  12. productivity
    The Heated Clothes Butcher Pat LaFrieda Wears All Day in Cold Weather“When everyone starts to go inside because they’re too cold, I’m just getting warmed up.”
    By Pat LaFrieda
  13. hair treatments
    How I Maintain a 4C Afro on Low Porosity Hair for 10 Days at a TimeDeep conditioning, deep conditioning, deep conditioning.
    By Nikita Richardson
  14. mattresses
    I Bought This Foldable Mattress for #Trucklife But Still Use It All the TimeIt’s compact, comfortable, and perfect for nearly any situation
    By James Lynch
  15. beauty
    I Can Use My Nails As a Box Cutter — Here’s How I Get Them So StrongIt’s one part genetics, one part maintenance, and one part conscious product selection.
    By Danielle Odiamar
    As told to Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  16. trust me i should know
    The 4 Cosplay Costumes I Can Wear (Almost) Every DayIncluding a pair of shoes that are basically old Celine.
    By Stephanie LaCava
  17. this thing’s incredible
    This Paint Sprayer Made Me Actually Like PaintingSorry, but rolling paint is for suckers.
    By Kiki Reginato
  18. skin-care
    10 Self-Care Products (From Tea to Hair Oil) If You Want to ‘Shop Melanated’Beauty products, yoga classes, books, teas, and other things to nourish and pamper the body and mind, all from Black creators or Black-owned entities.
    By Elisa Johnson
  19. trust me i should know
    Wonder Years Star (and Mathematician) Danica McKellar’s Favorite Kids’ WorkbooksWinnie Cooper has come a long way.
    By Danica McKellar
  20. trust me i should know
    The Best Back-to-School TechIncluding laptops, monitors, a keyboard, and the perfect desk lamp.
    By Tobey Grumet Segal
  21. trust me i should know
    The Best (and Cheapest) HDMI CablesThis is one instance where spending more doesn’t get you more.
    By Jordan Bowman
  22. trust me i should know
    11 Things Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk Uses to Zhuzh a Home OfficeFrom a desk compact enough that you can work from a hallway, to handsome leather file folders, to the fake plant used to liven up spaces on Queer Eye.
    By Bobby Berk
    As told to Chloe Anello
  23. home
    How to Paint a Room: 13 Tips for Painting SmarterThe brushes, rollers, and plastic wrap you need to do it right.
    By Joseph Truini
  24. cats
    The 6 Very Particular Things I Use to Care for My Hairless CatFrom shampoo to stain remover, this stuff will help you keep a happy home with a hairless kitty.
    By Duncan Goodwin
  25. outdoor leisure
    Everything a Beginner Needs to Go Surfing in the RockawaysOr your local beach.
    By Siraad Dirshe
  26. decor
    How to Hang Pictures, Mirrors, and Plates, According to an Expert“If you follow those steps, you’ll have a straight painting, picture, photograph, anything.”
    By Hilary Reid
  27. trust me i should know
    16 Things to Buy (From Sweatsuits to Skin Care) If You Want to ‘Shop Melanated’My parents, Magic and Cookie Johnson, always told me that, as consumers, supporting Black businesses creates generational wealth for our community.
    By Elisa Johnson
  28. trust me i should know
    The 9 Things I May Destroy You’s Hair and Makeup Designer Carries at All TimesIncluding “the fairy godmother” of hand sanitizer (that can be used to tackle spots too).
    As told to Chris Mandle
  29. electronics
    The Best Gadgets for Raising TweensFrom the perfect laptop substitute to a light for their room that is definitely not a night-light.
    By Tobey Grumet Segal
  30. fitness and sports
    With These 6 Things (and Some Skates), I Finally Learned How to Roller-SkateFrom the multi-tool to the kneepads to the breathable helmet.
    By Dominique Pariso
  31. outdoor leisure
    I’ve Tried More Than 200 Flashlights, and These Are the Three I Swear BySome are brighter than your car’s low beams. All three fit in your pocket.
    By Dan Dubno
  32. trust me i should know
    Everything You Need for a Great Road Trip, According to a Veteran Road-Tripper“I’ve reported road-trip stories in North Iceland, Ireland, Tasmania, Alberta, Alaska, Colorado, and Texas Hill Country.”
    By Ashlea Halpern
  33. trust me i should know
    How to Make Your Own Backyard Movie TheaterIt’s the best way to spend summer evenings.
    By Trei Brundrett
  34. garden
    Everything I Used to Pigeon-Proof My Outdoor SpacePigeons are far smarter than we give them credit for, so fully ridding them from any area often requires a multipronged solution.
    By Eric Margulies
  35. cleaning
    Dishcloths Are More Effective, Longer Lasting, and Generally Superior to SpongesThey’re more effective, and once washed and dried, they can be reused ad infinitum.
    By Rachel Khong
  36. men’s activewear
    The 7 Things I Wear (From Head to Toe) to Keep Dry During My Sweatiest WorkoutsFrom the shirt to the long-sleeved shirt (on cooler days) to the shorts to the underwear to the socks to the headband to the hat.
    By Steven John
  37. tech
    I’m a Heavy Sweater, and Even I Can’t Ruin These Waterproof HeadphonesIt doesn’t matter if you’re running in the rain or sweating buckets at the gym.
    By Paul Schrodt
  38. smart home
    What I Tell People Who Ask Me What Smart Plug to BuyThere’s a smart plug for everything — your lamp, your TV, even your pool pump.
    By Kyle Schurman
  39. fitness and sports
    The 8 Things an NYC Bike Messenger Uses for His 60-Mile RidesThis gear will appeal to recreational riders, too.
    By Paul Solis
    As told to Julie Vadnal
  40. trust me i should know
    How to Make an Animal Vase at Home, According to Ceramicist Katie KimmelThe artist known for her kooky-looking creations walks us through her process and the supplies you need to make two vases by hand, without a wheel.
    By Katie Kimmel
    As told to Dominique Pariso
  41. hobby and craft
    I Turned My Tie-Dye Hobby Into a Side Hustle. Here’s What I Use to Dye at Home.From the rubber bands, to the squeeze bottles, to the dyes, to the best blank sweatshirts, socks, and baby onesies to tie-dye.
    By Michelle Rizzi
  42. decor
    These 12 Things Will Make a Tiny Home Feel Much BiggerAll are off-the-shelf (no DIY necessary), most are under $200, and any will go a long way toward maximizing a small space.
    By Laura Fenton
  43. trust me i should know
    How to Make a Toadstool Candle, According to Artist Janie KornA beeswax toadstool or finger worthy of your desk or mantel.
    By Janie Korn
    As told to Hilary Reid
  44. hobby and craft
    How to Press Flowers, According to a Flower Artist“One of the best things about flower pressing is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money.”
    By Kate Cadbury
    As told to Hilary Reid
  45. food pantry essentials
    I’m a Professional Recipe Developer, and Here’s How I Wash My Produce at HomeAll you need is a sink, water, a sponge, and some elbow grease.
    By Rebecca Firkser
  46. trust me i should know
    I Will Only Use These 16 Products on My Hyper-Sensitive SkinUltra-soothing oils, serums, and SPFs.
    By Kaleigh Fasanella
  47. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Start Beading, According to Designer Susan Alexandra“The tools you need to start your jewelry career — even if it ends the moment the government tells us it’s okay to leave the house.”
    By Susan Alexandra
  48. fitness
    The 9 Things The Class’s Taryn Toomey Uses to Work Out at HomeIncluding a space heater and palo santo.
    By Taryn Toomey
    As told to Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  49. cleaning
    How to Iron a Sheet, According to Maira Kalman“Getting into bed is one of the great moments of life.”
    By Maira Kalman
    As told to Hilary Reid
  50. health
    The First-Aid Basics a ‘Clumsy’ Person Uses for Just About AnythingThe essential bandages, tape, cream, and more that one accident-prone person always keeps close by for when she can’t immediately see a doctor.
    By Casey Lewis
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