When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances?

Dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators are hugely important to everyday life. After all, these appliances keep your clothes and dishes clean and prolong the life of your perishables so those leftovers stay tasty, even on day three. Manufacturers and retailers know how important these machines are, so you can expect to spend a good chunk of change when it’s time to replace or refresh your appliances. But we can help you find the best price. Here are our tips on how to keep some money in your pocket while still finding the best appliances for your home.

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Ask Wirecutter: My Friend’s Phone Keeps Dying. Can You Help?

Ask Wirecutter, an advice column written by Annemarie Conte, explores the best approaches to buying, using, and maintaining stuff. Email your biggest product-related problems to askwirecutter@wirecutter.com.

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The Best Vibrators

Shopping for sex toys can be intimidating, especially for people who have never bought one before. After putting in 140 cumulative hours of research and testing—interviewing sex researchers, crowdsourcing opinions from enthusiasts, and analyzing data from 10 volunteers who have tried more than 20 different models since 2014—we’ve concluded that the cordless Magic Wand Rechargeable is the best vibrator for clitoral stimulation.

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Become Your Neighborhood Cornhole Champ With These Tips From a Pro

Backyard games of cornhole are a warm-weather staple for plenty of folks across the country. The classic yard game, often played with an ice-cold beverage in hand, is a fun way to spend a late summer afternoon with family and friends. And if you know how to play well—trust us, the road to getting good is a lot shorter than for many other games—it’s also a fantastic way to earn bragging rights.

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The Best Wi-Fi Extender and Signal Booster

Sometimes, there’s one spot in your home where Wi-Fi just doesn’t quite work right. If your standalone Wi-Fi router isn’t keeping your laptop or phone reliably connected everywhere in your house, a good Wi-Fi extender is the quickest, cheapest fix. After a new round of more than 40 additional hours of research and testing, we’ve found that the moderately priced TP-Link RE315 will make your network noticeably more reliable in a small area.

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The Best Skillet

Whether you’re searing meat, stir-frying vegetables, or quickly reducing a pan sauce, a good skillet is an indispensable workhorse in the kitchen. After more than 90 collective hours of research and testing since 2014, we still believe the tri-ply All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan With Lid 12 Inch is the best skillet for the money. It’s a durable pan that heats extremely evenly. No other pan gets the kind of raves the All-Clad receives from professionals, enthusiasts, and home cooks alike. Yes, it’s expensive, but it will last you a lifetime, making it a great value.

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The Best Budget Android Phones

High-end Android phones can cost $1,000 or more, but you don’t need to spend that much to get a great phone. The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is fast enough for most people, with a sharp display, a good battery, and even 5G connectivity—a rare feature for a phone that costs just $250.

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