Photograph: Chris Haslam Installation and use is simple. Just screw the standard 400/426-gram CO₂ cylinder into the hole in the base and you’re ready to fizz. In the UK, Smeg has partnered with a brand called CO2 You that offers cylinder refill, return, and subscription services, with prices from £25. …
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There is a lot to think about when shopping for or using a carpet cleaner, such as how much space you’ll need for storage and whether you should rent or buy. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Carpet cleaners are heavy and bulky, especially when filled with water. …
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Every night for three months, I strapped a futuristic-looking device onto my face—something like a Stormtrooper mask designed by a spa technician from the year 3000. Depending on my mood, I toggled through the vibration therapy settings. Some nights I meditated; most nights I just lay there, scrolling through TikTok …
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The mesh backrest is wide enough, from the shoulders to the love handles, cradling my body just right. I wouldn’t call it comfortable, but I felt decently supported, and I haven’t experienced any back pain. (It has a 275-pound weight capacity.) I wish there were more adjustment options for the …
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The first meal I ever cooked for myself was ramen. The next 12 were all, also, ramen. So were a sizable percentage of the next hundred. By age 11, as a latchkey kid, I had mastered the art of the Maruchan egg drop, the sliced green onion, the chili and …
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If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’ve just stepped off a French terrace, these cotton pajamas are as close as you can get without leaving your apartment. Designed from the same high-quality fabric as La Ligne’s bestseller, these shorties are comfy, crisp, and just feel like you should be …
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My only gripe with the plush version is that it doesn’t have straps (the standard does, but I haven’t tested that). While it won’t slide off—it stays in place, thanks to the cotton cover—the corners do sometimes get bunched up when you’re changing sheets and need to be smoothed out. …
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For five minutes, water dribbles through a shower filter into a thick, tamped coffee puck, working its way slowly through the puck but releasing very few drops. Only when I start hand-pumping is the water pushed more quickly through the puck, dribbling out over the course of another minute or …
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More Good Kettles Art and Cook Electric Glass Kettle Photograph: Art and Cook We’ve tested dozens of kettles, but not every model deserves a top spot above. Here are a few others that work well, but aren’t standouts. Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless for $100: This Cuisinart is reliable, efficient, durable, and …
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Honorable Mentions There are a few products we’ve tested that we liked but didn’t love that are still worth mentioning, in case you’re considering them. The Big Fig Classic for $1,899: The Big Fig is designed for larger body frames. Being a bit overweight myself, I was eager to see …
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