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I have a romantic vision of the kind of host I want to be: folded napkins, whimsical place settings, soft candlelight, an impeccably curated playlist. And what’s integral to that vision? A clinking, fully stocked bar cart so I can conjure up a drink tailored for each guest. Unfortunately, while I can work on my Spotify skills and buy a couple tapered candles, it turns out time, space, and money are limiting factors in the beverage department. Enter canned cocktails. from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://ift.tt/NFdAlDX via IFTTT

Imagine six mud-covered, diaperless toddlers and an adult in a white-carpeted room. Serve the kids sugary drinks, peanut-butter-and-Nutella sandwiches, and chocolate ice cream with caramel syrup. For good measure, give the tots some colorful slime to play with, hand the beleaguered parent a bottle of red wine, and then step away for a couple of hours. We simulated this not-inconceivable scenario to test how well carpet cleaners tackle the worst gunk, grime, and goo imaginable. The bad news: We had to throw out the carpet. The good news: Our picks — the Tineco Carpet One Smart Carpet Cleaner and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner — cleaned up most of the stains they were confronted with in our testing. from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://ift.tt/9g6owtv via IFTTT

If you have a great sleeping bag — one that’s functional and comfortable — it’s much easier to get a good night’s sleep when you’re camping. After testing bags in California, Hawaii, and Colorado, we’ve concluded that the REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag is the best sleeping bag for car camping. The Montbell Down Hugger 650 #1 and the Marmot Women’s Teton 15° Sleeping Bag are the best bags for backpacking. We also have recommendations for double bags and bags for side sleepers. from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://ift.tt/zVtv4Ag via IFTTT

My role as a beauty writer often shape-shifts into beauty therapist at parties. Upon revealing my job to new friends, I quickly get looped into spontaneous group sessions and surprisingly intimate one-on-ones, listening as strangers unravel their longtime beauty-product woes and firmly held opinions. Among the many grievances I hear, one comes up almost every time: the tale of a partner, friend, or family member who has never washed their face yet has “perfect” skin. This often prompts the skin-care enthusiast to ask: “Am I actually supposed to wash my face at all?” Or, for the cleansing-committed, “Is twice a day overkill?” The heart of the matter, I tell them, is that while I’m all for a less-is-more approach to skin care, washing your face is probably a good idea, even if you have said “perfect” skin. But beyond that, there isn’t a single, satisfying, blanket recommendation for every person. After picking the brains of three dermatologists, an esthetician, and a...

It turns out, I’ve been recycling all wrong. After testing paper shredders , I thought I’d put the resulting 65-plus gallons of shredded paper out for recycling. But when I asked my local sanitation department if it would prefer the shreds in clear bags or cardboard boxes, the representatives said neither. Instead, they instructed me to toss the shredded paper in with the trash. But wait: Isn’t shredded paper still paper, and thus recyclable? Isn’t throwing away shredded paper wasteful? The answer to both questions is, well, kind of. Here’s what you need to know about the best way to dispose of shredded paper. from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://ift.tt/068uiHO via IFTTT

If you’re using your conventional oven to make pizza, a pizza stone is the best tool you can get for baking up crispy pies that’ll rival those made by your favorite restaurant. But it can also do so much more. After making dozens of pizzas, 24 flaky croissants, and 10 loaves of rustic bread on four stones and three baking steels, we think the FibraMent Home Oven Baking Stone is the best all-purpose stone for preparing crisp pizza, crusty bread, and golden pastries. from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://ift.tt/lEzsYjG via IFTTT