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Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time on a rainy day, during a screen break, or at a family gathering. These are a few of our favorites.

The jump to earlier darkness when Daylight Saving Time ends can feel jarring. Here are tips to help you adjust to—and even embrace—the fall time shift.

Planning to slide down the side of a mountain on your butt? These cheap leggings will survive the outing.

Cooking with an induction cooktop or range has many advantages over using a gas or radiant-electric version, but the technology may not be for everyone.

Underwear that doesn’t bunch, snag, or pill is priceless. But getting these Natori briefs for under $20 is pretty good, too.

A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.

Space heaters can be dangerous—we combed the manuals and spoke to experts to get advice on using them safely.

Before you invest in noise-cancelling headphones, it’s important to understand what kinds of sounds they will and won’t block.

Whether you’re on Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program or leasing your current phone from a carrier, here’s how to upgrade to the latest iPhone.

Target’s semi-annual car seat trade-in event is happening through April 27, 2024.

HEPA air purifiers, such as our picks from Coway and Airmega, are excellent at filtering wildfire smoke from your home’s air.

Bird photography can be difficult. We spoke with photographers to find the best strategies and resources for making beautiful photos.

Four experts share their advice for storing seasonal stuff so it stays clean, organized, and free of bugs.

Smart-home gear is ideal for managing short-term rentals, making it easy to keep tabs on your property while offering convenience for your guests.

Performance fabrics can present unique laundry challenges. Follow these tips to keep your workout clothes fresh, clean, and in good shape for the long haul.

Here are the best inexpensive items to add to your beach bag.

Here’s our advice on how to shop for quality dorm sheets without breaking the bank.

These affordable items can help you survive a hot car summer.

Easily pack food and drinks in a cooler so that everything stays chilled as long as possible, no matter how hot it is at your campsite or cookout.

If you have an older computer that feels too slow to get anything done, these tips may keep it out of a recycling center for a little longer.

Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

For a stained outdoor furniture cushion: Vacuum it, wipe it, stain-treat it, sun it.

When it gets too hot, a pail by your shower can help you cool down—and even lift a heat-induced bad mood.

Reduce the influx of unwanted mail and find systems to deal with the mail you do want.

Yellowed white tees are, well, the pits. Follow this expert advice to bring back your shirts’ original brilliance.

Here’s how to make sure your phone, tablet, smartwatch, or portable speaker don’t get ruined this summer, no matter how wet they get.

Making s’mores indoors can be—dare we say—even better than roasting them over an open fire. Here’s how to achieve delicious s’more heaven in your kitchen.

Air purifiers aren’t complicated, but a few tips and techniques can help you optimize their performance.

This cheap and easy-to-use compression bag makes it easy to pack days worth of essentials into a single backpack.

Support our vendetta against deer ticks and Lyme disease by not getting bitten. Use permethrin, picaridin, and common sense. But if you are bitten, don’t panic.

Want to listen to music, internet radio, or podcasts in your backyard? We explain all the different ways to do it.

An air conditioner is the obvious best fix for a hot bedroom. But if you don’t have one, there are some relatively simple and affordable steps you can take to keep your bedroom cool.

Most experts say you should wash sheets once a week. Here’s how (and why) to do that.

Skip the cinema this summer and enjoy a movie night in your backyard.

If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.

Don’t waste your money on citronella candles and other gimmicky mosquito-repellents. Here’s what to buy instead.