New York Magazine: The Isolation Handbook

The Everything Guide to Staying at Home

How to shelter in place without losing your mind

this thing's incredible

My WFH Computer Monitor Is Also the Perfect Quarantine TV

 It’s no ordinary monitor. And it’s no ordinary TV. It’s the ideal combination of both. By James Lynch
summer 2020

The 20 Best and Biggest TV Shows to Watch This Summer

 Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, The Good Lord Bird, I May Destroy You, and more worth seeing during the Great Indoor Summer. By Jen Chaney, Kathryn VanArendonk, and Genevieve Koski
coffee

The Only Thing I Need to Make This (Delicious) Cold Brew Is the Bag It Comes In

 Even for the most hapless of home cold brewers, failure is not an option. By Katherine Rotunno
  1. my two cents
    How Do I Shop Ethically?There’s no foolproof way to do it, but here are a few things you should think about.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  2. beauty for one
    8 Weird Perfumes to Try in IsolationBecause nobody can smell you anyway.
    By Kerensa Cadenas
  3. coronavirus
    Escape Our Current Hell With These (Good) Coronavirus JokesThey say laughter is the best medicine.
    By Chris Murphy
  4. recommended by experts
    How to Be Self-Sufficient, According to HomesteadersYou don’t have to go completely off the grid, but you can at least rely on it less.
    By James Lynch
  5. dogs
    How to Groom Your Dog at Home, According to ExpertsWhether you’ve got a tangled Shih Tzu, a shedding Rottweiler, or a Labradoodle whose bangs need a trim.
    By Dominique Pariso and Liza Corsillo
  7. faqs
    How to Survive America’s Meat ShortageA quick primer for anyone struggling to curb their meat-eating ways.
    By Alan Sytsma
  8. shutdown diaries
    I’m Surviving Quarantine by Cooking Gourmet Stoner Food for My 5-Year-OldWhy my new kitchen mantra is #StonerFoodsOfTheApocalypse.
    By Ivy Pochoda
  9. recommended by experts
    The Best Virtual Games to Play on Zoom, According to Video Game ExpertsIncluding board games, trivia, and, obviously, Animal Crossing.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  10. cleaning
    This Foot-Powered Washing Machine Keeps My Laundry Pile LowA two-years-late Kickstarter purchase became a pandemic must-have.
    By Rebecca Firkser
  11. strategist investigates
    New York Garden Nurseries Still Open During the CoronavirusWhere to buy plants, seeds, and soil right now, including the businesses doing delivery and curbside pickup in the New York metro area.
    By Liza Corsillo
  12. quarantine content
    Here Are the New Movies You Can Watch on Demand at HomeFilms like Emma. and The Hunt are either skipping or shortening their exclusive theatrical-release windows and migrating to VOD early.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  13. health
    How to Test Your Vision (and Order Lenses) at Home, According to DoctorsIt may not be as easy as cutting your own bangs, but there are options.
    By Dominique Pariso
  14. mother’s day 2020
    How to Host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Zoom, According to Party PlannersEnjoy bagels and Bellinis together — from a distance.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  15. deal of the day
    This Foolproof Indoor-Garden Kit (That Your Mom Will Love) Is 20 Percent OffAn easy way to add green thumb to her list of quarantine achievements.
    By The Editors
  16. recommendations
    Now Is the Perfect Time to Memorize a PoemGive yourself over to a rhythm that is not your own.
    By Matthew Schneier
  17. coronavirus
    How to Get a Refund for All Your TicketsFrom Disney World to your Coachella Airbnb.
    By Paige Skinner
  18. dental care
    How to Clean Your Teeth at Home, According to DentistsFor getting that squeaky-clean feeling while you’re social distancing.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  19. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Feel Okay Right Now, According to Therapists“I like to let people know that it is completely normal right now to feel a full range of emotions in a single day.”
    By Kayla Levy
  20. recommended by experts
    How to Grow a Coronavirus Victory GardenFrom sprouting scallions in your kitchen to growing enough food to actually put a dent in your grocery bill.
    By Liza Corsillo
  21. this thing’s incredible
    That’s Right, I’m Rollerblading. These Skates Will Make You Want to Do It, Too.Twenty years later, I was finally ready. (And the skates were finally comfortable.)
    By Matt Goulet
  22. painless shopping
    In-Stock Flour, From Unlikely SourcesIf you’re patient, flexible, and have the space to accommodate more than you might need right away, you can still find flour online.
    By Lauren Ro
  23. vulture guides
    The Best Livestream Comedy Shows to Watch While QuarantiningThe shows must go on … on Instagram and Twitch and YouTube.
    By Jake Kroeger
  24. the underground gourmet
    The Underground Gourmet Digest’s Special Quarantine-Kitchen EditionWe’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen, thumbing through cookbooks and brooding over restaurant dishes we have known and loved.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  25. recommendations
    Give Yourself a TV To-Do ListNow is not the time for endless scrolling through Netflix.
    By Katie Heaney
  26. coronavirus
    Candice Bergen Scaled a Wall While Walking Her Dog in QuarantineEvery day at 3 p.m., the actress takes her rescue dog, Bruce, on an adventure in Central Park. Some days are more exciting than others.
    By Candice Bergen
  27. strat investigates
    How Infectious-Disease Experts Unpack Groceries and Packages During the Pandemic“We made a decision that we would do the things that have the most data behind them.”
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  28. makeup
    How to Tint Your Brows at Home, According to Brow ExpertsIncluding professional-grade tints and drugstore dyes.
    By Dominique Pariso
  29. reviews
    Diddy’s Guided Meditation Is … the Best Thing I’ve Ever Heard?I had my doubts. But he helped me find serenity in under ten minutes.
    By Amanda Arnold
  30. recommended by experts
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to CrossFit, Swimming, and MoreWhat to do when the gyms, pools, and beaches are closed.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  31. you can do this
    How I Made an 18-Hole (Mini) Golf Course in My Living RoomBy rearranging a couple of pieces of furniture in my living room, I created a course with unique holes featuring different “hazards” to play around.
    By John Rotunno
  32. one stop shop
    Stock Your Pantry With Ingredients From Around the World, Care of Online ShopsGet Portuguese tinned fish, South Asian cheese, and fresh Middle Eastern Medjool dates delivered right to your door.
    By Katie Okamoto
  33. this thing’s incredible
    This Bob Ross Bingo Game Is My Family’s Social-Distancing HackUntil we all meet again.
    By Liza Corsillo
  34. decor
    The Best Room Dividers, According to Interior DesignersFrom an upholstered screen to a modular shelving system.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  35. looking ahead
    21 Famous New Yorkers on the First Thing They’ll Eat When Quarantine Is OverWhat will you eat? Where will you be? Who else will be there when this is all over?
    By Alyssa Shelasky
  36. food and kitchen
    I Don’t Even Like Rice, But I Buy These Microwaveable Grains in BulkThey’re a staple in my quarantine pantry.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  37. hair
    Everything You Need to Cut Women’s Hair at Home, According to Hairstylists“Remember, it’s not what’s on the floor, it’s what’s left on your head.”
    By Hilary Reid
  38. one stop shop
    Everything We’ve Learned to Do Ourselves (Until We Can See a Professional)Including contractor-approved home-repair tools, an array of at-home laundry supplies, and everything you need to cut your hair or shape your brows.
    By The Editors
  39. school
    The Best Streaming Shows for Kids, According to Child-Development ExpertsTV shows and movies to keep your kids entertained and enlightened — and you feeling a little less guilty.
    By Liza Corsillo
  40. pregnancy
    The Best Tools for Self-Monitoring During Your Pregnancy, According to ExpertsThese affordable, easy-to-use tools can help you self-monitor your pregnancy at home between visits to your doctor.
    By Lauren Ro
  41. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Toilet Paper, From Unlikely SourcesWhile it’s out of stock in stores, these online retailers have a few unconventional options.
    By Chloe Anello
  42. furniture
    The $52 ‘Aalto-esque’ Side Table an Interior Designer Uses As a Desk“Its simple build and silhouette make the table look much more expensive than it is.”
    By Laetitia Wajnapel
  43. board games
    The Best Board Games to Play Over Zoom, According to ExpertsPicks for when game night goes virtual.
    By Dominique Pariso
  44. coronavirus
    6 Ways to Volunteer Amid CoronavirusDeliver groceries, help an elderly person with their chores, or volunteer at a food bank.
    By Amanda Arnold
  45. ask a cool person
    The Best Streaming Services for Every Type of PersonHow to find the best TV and movies online, whether you’re a fan of superheroes, reality TV, true crime, cartoons, horror, or K-drama.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  46. 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
  47. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Video Games Polygon’s Editors Are Playing to Get Through Self-IsolationIncluding the latest installment of Final Fantasy, Overwatch, and, yes, Animal Crossing.
    By The Editors
  48. recommended by experts
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to Seeing Your DermatologistThe closest you can get to professional results without leaving home.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  49. helpful tips
    This Is the Only Cocktail Recipe You Need Right NowIt’s got three ingredients and you can make it with literally anything in your apartment.
    By Robert Simonson
  50. strategist investigates
    Unlikely Places to Find TP, Puzzles, Weights, Kitty Litter, and Other EssentialsThe usual stores are having trouble keeping up. But they’re not the only choices.
    By The Editors
  51. dogs
    How to Exercise Your Dog When You’re Stuck IndoorsVets and trainers share strategies for keeping pups entertained.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
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