The Best LED Light Bulb

If you want basic light bulbs that look great and will save you money in the long run, there’s no reason not to choose LED bulbs—they look as good as incandescents and are far more energy-efficient. We recommend the standard dimmable Feit Electric line of A19 bulbs. For general-purpose lighting, look for soft white LED bulbs, available in 60 W and 40 W versions. And for a whiter, cooler light for working, get Feit’s daylight LED bulbs, also in 60 W and 40 W versions. The Feit bulbs also function well with dimmer switches, neither flickering nor buzzing, and their color accuracy brings out the best in your decor, furniture, and food, improving the ambiance of your entire home.

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The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches

Whether it’s chocolatey and creamy or kind of cardboard-y, there’s something fantastic about an old-school-style ice cream sandwich—the kind made from vanilla ice cream and two chocolate wafers that stick to your fingers. For us, ice cream sandwiches conjure memories of having summers off, gathering with family, and chasing down the ice cream truck as a kid—or an adult.

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Choosing the Right Xbox: Series X or Series S

The current generation of Xbox consoles presents what might seem like a confusing choice: the $500 Xbox Series X and the $300 Xbox Series S. The two are based on a similar foundation, and they will play all of the same games for years to come. But the Series X and Series S each target a different level of graphics performance, and they take different approaches to physical media, as the Series X supports discs while the Series S is digital only. With that in mind, we’re here to help you figure out which Xbox you should buy—or if you need to buy one at all.

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3 Outdoor Movie Screens We Like

Forget about being cooped up in the living room for your next movie night. If you’re fortunate enough to have a backyard, why not spread out on the lawn and enjoy an outdoor theater?

Although you could just project an image against a wall or garage door, a good screen helps to produce cleaner, brighter, more accurate video. We tested two popular outdoor screens and one DIY screen option to learn what you can expect from each.

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The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna

As streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ grow in popularity, many people are dumping their expensive cable and satellite TV subscriptions. For those who still want to watch the occasional live event or local programming without adding subscription costs, a great indoor TV antenna such as the Antennas Direct ClearStream Flex is the simplest, most dependable way we’ve found to pull in dozens of TV channels for free.

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Campfire Smores Are Great. Kitchen Smores Are Even Better.

Campfire s’mores are inarguably scrumptious—but with all the fire, mess, and time required to make them, they can also be a hassle. Making s’mores in the kitchen can be more convenient, safer and less scary for little ones, and with a little creativity, even more delightful than s’mores made the old-fashioned way.

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How to Use Your Dishwasher Better

Good news: Your dishwasher should get every dish completely clean, almost every time you run it—without prerinsing the dishes before you load them.

Even if your dishwasher is a low performer, you can probably get it to work well if you make a few tweaks to your routine. Here’s how to make the most of it.

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