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Our style writer describes these briefs as “chic, indulgently comfy, and the first ones I reach for when the laundry is freshly done.” And there's no better time to buy undies than when they're on sale, imo: nyti.ms/3MoiX00

After researching and testing dozens of makeup and manicure products, our beauty editors landed on 20 drugstore favorites. See them all here: nyti.ms/3XhWy72

Don’t Sleep On the Best Mattress and Bedding Deals This Black Friday We’ve gathered the best Black Friday deals on mattresses, sheets, pillows, and more — whether you’re upgrading your bedroom oasis or giving the gift of sleep.

We’ve gathered the best Black Friday deals on mattresses, sheets, pillows, and more — whether you’re upgrading your bedroom oasis or giving the gift of sleep.

Padma Lakshmi Says Trying New Things in the Kitchen Is Like Learning Music. Here’s How to Play. The author of “Padma’s All American” on the best ways to get outside your culinary comfort zone and experiment with new flavors.

The author of “Padma’s All American” on the best ways to get outside your culinary comfort zone and experiment with new flavors.

From Clothing to Shoes, Here Are 36 Worth-It Black Friday Style Deals Shopping for clothes on Black Friday can be overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Shopping for clothes on Black Friday can be overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Good tinned fish is a treat. On a very fishy day in the office, we tasted 109 promising-looking options and found 24 that we’d happily serve at a party or give as a gift: nyti.ms/48A1AC4

This Air Purifier Is One of Our All-Time Favorite Wirecutter Picks The Coway Mighty’s compact size and quiet operation set it apart from the competition.

If Wirecutter had a Hall of Fame, the Coway air purifier would be a first-ballot lock. It's currently on sale for under $150 — v worth it, according to our deals experts.

Apple Deals Are Rare. Lucky for You, We Found Black Friday Gems on iPads, MacBooks, and More. Getting started on your holiday shopping? Here are the best Black Friday deals on the Apple products we recommend.

Getting started on your holiday shopping? Here are the best Black Friday deals on the Apple products we recommend.

The Massage Guns We Use to Recover From a Workout A massage gun pummels muscles in the name of rejuvenation and recovery. We tried 26 of them to determine which ones give the best at-home massages.

A massage gun pummels muscles in the name of rejuvenation and recovery. We tried 26 of them to determine which ones give the best at-home massages.

Are CDs back? Audio expert Brent Butterworth had relegated them to obsoletion until he found this chic, inexpensive CD player, which also happens to be on sale right now. Read more about the nostalgic little gadget that won him over: nyti.ms/3XNQUts

Your pie is too gorgeous to go directly on the rack. On the latest episode of The Wirecutter Show, pastry pro Lesley Stockton shares more tips for baking your best pie yet: nyti.ms/4pj1pkm

This bag might be a little magical? Writer Elissa Sanci stuffed a bulky velvet bridesmaid dress, several pairs of heels, every hot hair tool she owned, and an entire stash of toiletries into it — and still had space left: nyti.ms/48gOmJp

The Best Swedish Dishcloth We tested seven Swedish dishcloths to find the most effective and absorbent options to determine whether they’re a good paper towel alternative.

We tested seven Swedish dishcloths to find the most effective and absorbent options to determine whether they’re a good paper towel alternative.

‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Quinta Brunson Told Us Her Favorite Gifts for Teachers Get your kids’ educators something they’d never buy themselves, says the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”

Get your kids’ educators something they’d never buy themselves, says the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”

The weeks leading up to Black Friday are typically swirling with marketing mumbo-jumbo and so-called markdowns that are actually pretty middling. But this year, we’ve been surprised by some of the discounts we’re seeing. See them all here:
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We Bought a 450-Pound Mystery Pallet Packed With Returned Goods From Amazon and Beyond. Here’s What We Found Inside. Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.

Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.

Ask Wirecutter: How Risky Is It to Leave Appliances Running While I’m Away From Home? Appliances connected to heat or water can cause major damage if left unattended.

Appliances connected to heat or water can cause major damage if left unattended.

These Timeless Loafers Are $600 — And Worth Every Penny Made from gorgeous, high-end materials, these shoes have a classic silhouette that’s resistant to every trend cycle. They’re well worth the astronomical price.

Made from gorgeous, high-end materials, these shoes have a classic silhouette that’s resistant to every trend cycle. They’re well worth the astronomical price.

Our Favorite Women’s Wool Coats Wool coats are a stylish way to keep warm. We found 11 standout options in a variety of lengths, weights, and looks.

Wool coats are a stylish way to keep warm. We found 11 standout options in a variety of lengths, weights, and looks.

Fifteen-year-old Lily has been trying out these non-slip socks for dogs, and we’re pleased to formally announce that they’ve passed her (and our) test. See these and all the dog boots our pet-gear pro recommends: nyti.ms/43MMIhb

The Tiny Christmas Village That Turned Us Into an Advent Calendar Family I had no idea a tiny Christmas-village Advent calendar could bring me so much joy until I built one, every day of December, with my kids.

I had no idea a tiny Christmas-village Advent calendar could bring me so much joy until I built one, every day of December, with my kids.

Black Friday Is Upon Us. These Are the 80+ Best Deals We’ve Found on Amazon. Amazon’s Black Friday sale is live, with deals on skin care, Apple products, games, toys, kitchen appliances, and more.

Amazon’s Black Friday sale is live, with deals on skin care, Apple products, games, toys, kitchen appliances, and more.

Quinta Brunson knows what teachers want — and not just because she plays one on TV, but also because her real-life mom taught in Philadelphia’s public school system for decades. See all of her gift ideas for the teachers in your life. nyti.ms/4iagFxq

Know Kids Who Love Cars? We Have 24 Gift Ideas for Them. From toys to puzzles to accessories, these gift picks will jump-start your shopping for kids who love vehicles.

From toys to puzzles to accessories, these gift picks will jump-start your shopping for kids who love vehicles.

Writer Annemarie Conte, a former candle hater, now buys these candles by the pack for her family to use — even on the more mundane days. Read her review:
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This Home Scent Transports Me to a Botanical Spirit Realm When I was struggling through a rough transition back to New York, this low-maintenance, unexpected, ethereal fragrance helped me feel like myself again.

When I was struggling through a rough transition back to New York, this low-maintenance, unexpected, ethereal fragrance helped me feel like myself again.

The Best Toolbox A good toolbox makes tools easy to store, find, transport, and use—without the clutter.

A good toolbox makes tools easy to store, find, transport, and use — without the clutter.

Secrets to Better Pie Making It’s pie season! We share our essential tools, tricks, and recipes for mastering a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert.

It’s pie season! We share our essential tools, tricks, and recipes for mastering a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert.

See the four foundations that met our standards — and learn how to find the right shade for you: nyti.ms/3Ke5o2C

The Best Walkers Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.

Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.