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Strategist Investigates
strategist investigates
Dec. 15, 2022
What Is This $200 Pepper Mill So Many Chefs Are Using?
I spied this pepper mill on Carla Lalli Music’s YouTube — and then went on a hunt to find it.
By
Emma Wartzman
testing testing
Nov. 8, 2022
The 10 Very Best Disposable Masks for All Ages
We tested expert-approved disposable masks to find the best N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical masks you can buy online.
By
Liza Corsillo
and
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
June 22, 2022
Where Can I Buy Biodegradable Glitter?
We investigate what Glastonbury’s traditional glitter ban means and where you can find biodegradable alternatives for the summer.
By
Rachael Griffiths
strategist investigates
May 17, 2022
What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks?
We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19.
By
Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates
Apr. 15, 2022
I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper Lamp
If you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
By
Lauren Ro
saw something said something
Feb. 16, 2022
I’m Pretty Sure I Just Found Bella Hadid’s Depop
She’s wearing the account’s most recent purchase in her Instagram Story today.
By
Clara Molot
strategist investigates
Jan. 18, 2022
Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?
Four medical experts weigh in.
By
Dominique Pariso
strategist investigates
Jan. 18, 2022
How Effective Are Clothes With Built-in Masks?
Infectious-disease doctors weigh in.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
testing testing
Jan. 18, 2022
We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face Masks
We checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
By
Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates
Jan. 12, 2022
What Are the Best Lateral-Flow or PCR Tests for International Travel?
We found the best deals on lateral-flow and PCR COVID-19 tests for your next international trip.
By
Chris Mandle
strategist investigates
Jan. 4, 2022
What You Need to Know About Double-Masking
It’s time to step up your masks and consider double-masking.
By
Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates
Dec. 21, 2021
Where Is My Teeny-Tiny Box of Mike & Ikes?
How 5 Surprise is putting shrunken pantry items on shelves despite its own particularly gnarled supply chain.
By
Jennifer Miller
strategist investigates
Dec. 15, 2021
Where to Find At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Some don’t even require a nasal swab.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
Dec. 8, 2021
The Christmas Toys to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Toy Experts
We asked toy-trend experts about the hottest toys of 2021 (and when to buy them in time for Christmas delivery).
By
Ellen Wallwork
strategist investigates
Oct. 1, 2021
Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out (Again), But We Found Some Great Dupes
Spoiler alert: The next-tallest skeleton stands at eight feet.
By
Ambar Pardilla
strategist investigates
Sept. 14, 2021
Is There Any Cool Upstate Merch?
Yes. You just have to know where to look.
By
Chloe Anello
sweat week
Aug. 13, 2021
Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?
An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
By
Lauren Ro
sweat week
Aug. 11, 2021
The Best Sweat-Wicking Clothing for Exercise, Sleep, and Everyday
Including ones with all-natural, environmentally friendly fabrics.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
Aug. 4, 2021
What’s the Best Way to Store and Protect a COVID-19 Vaccine Card?
We spoke to doctors, professional organizers, and an archivist who works specifically with valuable works on paper to find out.
By
Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates
Aug. 4, 2021
I Searched and I Searched for Hailey Bieber’s Sexy Sun Hat
There had been other sun hats before, sure, but this sun hat was different.
By
Justine Harman
strategist investigates
July 23, 2021
Where to Find the Best Price on AirPods and AirPods Pro
If there’s a sale, we’ve found it.
By
Jordan Bowman
dupes week
July 19, 2021
Strategist Investigates: What’s the Best Dupe for Apple AirPods?
Turns out there are a few excellent alternatives to the iconic white buds.
By
Chris Mandle
strategist investigates
July 14, 2021
Here’s Why Black Dads Like Mine All Wanted Stacy Adams Shoes
“If you had a pair of Stacy Adams in their generation, you were the shit.”
By
Jenna Milliner-Waddell
strategist investigates
July 9, 2021
The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain Issues
Can’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson,
Liza Corsillo,
and
Lauren Ro
strategist investigates
June 10, 2021
What’s the Next Status Water Bottle?
We polled trendspotters, athletes, and models on what they think the next status water bottle will be.
By
Daniela Morosini
strategist investigates
June 4, 2021
Why Was All the Natural-Hair Packaging Gold?
At some point, I realized the gold and crowns and queens were someone else’s concept of Black womanhood.
By
Tembe Denton-Hurst
strategist investigates
May 13, 2021
The Strategist Investigates: Should I Be Scraping My Carpets?
We called up luxury hotels and professional cleaners to try and learn whether the TikTok carpet-scrapers are damaging for rugs.
By
Chris Mandle
strategist investigates
May 10, 2021
Do You Really Need Masks, Toners, and Exfoliators for Your Armpits?
Your underarms don’t need a 12-step skin-care routine.
By
Sara Radin
strategist investigates
May 6, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Car
Including a round-up of the best car-hire companies and how to navigate their small print.
By
Emma Cooke
strategist investigates
May 4, 2021
How to Buy an (Actually) Honest Mirror
We talked to experts about how to avoid buying a fun-house mirror.
By
Jenna Milliner-Waddell
strategist investigates
Apr. 29, 2021
Do You Need to Buy Name-Brand Printer Cartridges?
We investigate the wide world of third-party ink and toner.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
giving back
Apr. 21, 2021
168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color
Including victim funds, bail funds, mental-health organizations, policy-reform organizations, and Black LGBTQ organizations.
The Editors
strategist investigates
Apr. 14, 2021
So You Bought an NFT Couch. Now What?
Furniture is made for human bodies. So what, exactly, do you do with a couch you can’t sit on?
By
Gabriella Fuller
strategist investigates
Mar. 29, 2021
What Is the Best CBD for Dogs?
One brand stands out.
By
Dominique Pariso
strategist investigates
Mar. 24, 2021
Do You Need a Microfiber Filter for Your Washing Machine?
Scientists call microfibers “the biggest pollution problem that you’ve never heard of.”
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
Mar. 24, 2021
What’s the Next Status Chocolate?
Including a bar produced by John Cadbury’s great-great-great grandson.
By
Daniela Morosini
strategist investigates
Mar. 19, 2021
Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs?
We asked doctors and germ experts to explain.
By
Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates
Mar. 12, 2021
Pickleball Is the Sport of the Year (Or It Should Be, at Least)
“Here on the pickleball court, basking in the glorious sunshine, I am an outdoor sportsman at last.”
By
Rachel Khong
strategist investigates
Mar. 10, 2021
What Pen Does Biden Use to Sign Executive Orders?
A deep dive into presidential pens.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
Mar. 9, 2021
How to Shop for a Plus-Size Wedding Dress Online
According to a bride-to-be who’s currently on the hunt.
By
Alexandra Ilyashov
strategist investigates
Mar. 8, 2021
Does Anyone Really Need to Sleep on a Cube-Shaped Pillow?
Chiropractors, sleep-science coaches, and bedding reviewers weigh in.
By
Dominique Pariso
strategist investigates
Mar. 3, 2021
Should You Buy a Pulse Oximeter?
Doctors are using the devices to monitor COVID-19 patients.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
strategist investigates
Feb. 22, 2021
When Did Torso Candles Replace Bust Candles?
A Strategist investigation.
By
Chris Mandle
strategist investigates
Feb. 18, 2021
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Humidifier?
So many of them gurgle, buzz, leak, or spew white dust. And then there’s the pink slime.
By
Sarah Z. Wexler
strategist investigates
Feb. 10, 2021
Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online?
We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
By
Louis Cheslaw
strategist investigates
Feb. 3, 2021
Can Mouthwash Really Help With Maskne?
A dermatologist and a dentist weigh in.
By
Leah Muncy
strategist investigates
Jan. 28, 2021
We Investigated Kwame Kwei-Armah’s (Portable) Mini-Sauna
The Young Vic artistic director uses the collapsable device in his home office.
By
Chris Mandle
strategist investigates
Jan. 21, 2021
Are Cheap Mobile Carriers (Like Mint and Visible) Any Good?
In some cases, yes. You just have to find one with good service in your area and be willing to deal with occasionally slower speeds.
By
Kyle Schurman
strategist investigates
Jan. 20, 2021
The Best Canadian Winter Coats (That Aren’t Canada Goose)
It turns out that the seemingly ubiquitous winter brand isn’t so ubiquitous in its homeland.
By
Mia Leimkuhler
strategist investigates
Jan. 20, 2021
From Bernie’s Mittens to Baby Biden’s Bonnet, the Best Inauguration Day Attire
Where in the world did Lady Gaga get that massive bird brooch?
By
The Editors
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