Harry Sawyers
The New York Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Why We Love the Babybjörn Baby Bib
The Babybjörn Baby Bib is the gladiator of our baby gear, still in near-new condition after nine years of unspeakable abuse. → Read More
Why We Love the Toto C5 Bidet Washlet
This bidet offers an experience most people agree is excellent, whether they’ve used one for years or are totally new to it. → Read More
How We’d Get a Smart Christmas Tree at the Last Minute
Here’s how we’d combine a tree, lights, and smart controls to make the ultimate custom Christmas tree. → Read More
The Best Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
Everything we know about ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems after interviewing installers, manufacturers, and homeowners with systems of their own. → Read More
Lawn and Garden Gear to Get Your Yard Cleaned Up
Here’s everything you need to keep your yard tidy, no matter what winds up on the ground out there. → Read More
The Best Window Air Conditioner Bracket
After more than 20 hours of research and a hands-on look at five models, here's what we think is the best window air conditioner bracket. → Read More
The Best Humidifier for a Baby
The best humidifier for a baby is the same one that’s best for adults—it just needs to be cleaned more often. Read on to see what we recommend. → Read More
The Best Baby Monitor
After spending more than 120 hours to test eight baby monitors, we’ve made the Infant Optics DXR-8 our pick. → Read More
Dear Wirecutter: What Is the Best Reusable Grocery Bag?
There is no perfect reusable grocery bag, but the one you choose should at least be easy to clean. Here’s what we recommend. → Read More
Four Times I Went Cheap and Regretted It
One writer learns the hard way that these Sweethome picks are worth seeking out, even if he was too cheap and stubborn to believe it at first. → Read More
Hit the Nail on the Head
For friends who are finishing floors and trim, this classic nailset from Stanley focus a hammer's final blows onto the heads of finish nails, sinking them below the surface without damaging the surrounding wood. Its color-coded grips indicate the sizes of the tips: yellow = 1/32 inch, gray = 2/32, red = 3/32. $7 for set of three, Stanley Tools → Read More
Save Fuel, Energy, and Money with Hand Tools
It's not just nostalgia that makes traditional hand tools appealing. The only fuel they need is muscle power, and they produce less dust and no noise. Good hand tools don’t let you take shortcuts; they force you to work more safely and thoughtfully. And the attention they demand just might make you work more skillfully.Razor-crisp decorative cuts like this corner cove could only be the work of a… → Read More
10 Uses for Beeswax
Monthly advice on how to make your home eco-friendly, including energy and water saving tips, healthy home products, green remodeling, and more, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Install A Mantel
The stockings are hung by the chimney, but who cares? That mantel they're strung from is a joke. Its boring profile may have looked pretty festive dressed up on holidays past, but we all know that sagging shelf's barely fit to foot a mug of eggnog. So why not rip it out and get a new one? The chimney is permanent, but the mantel's just a front. It's basically a frame for the fire, an extremely… → Read More
The Best Gifts for DIYers
Really good tools, as opposed to good-enough tools, are slow-burn pleasures. They are unglamorous, utilitarian, and often hard to box attractively, but they’ll improve your life over time. Every kn… → Read More
How to Build a Radiator Cover
With a few easy steps, your radiator can look as hot as it feels → Read More
How to Hang Exterior Shutters
With this weekend project, your home will have all the privacy it needs—plus an extra dose of curb appeal → Read More
How to Build A Raised Planting Bed
Customize and optimize your plants' nutrients and moisture with this sturdy box you can build in a day → Read More
How to Paint a Room
Give your interior a new personality in just one weekend → Read More
How to Install a Dishwasher
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More