Wirecutter - You’re carving your pumpkins wrong

Connie Park

It can be disheartening to watch your Jack-o’-lantern cave in on itself in less time than it took to actually carve it. Fret not—our experts have some tips to decelerate your pumpkin’s demise and keep it looking sharp for days and days. For example:

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Do: Use fresh pumpkins and store them in the fridge before you carve them. Give them a good wash, too.

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Don’t: Cut a hole in the top. Yep—you read that right.

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A very Wirecutter Halloween

An illustration of Paddington bear outlined with the shape of a ghost, next to a raincoat, a briecase, a hat, and rainboots, each outlined in pumpkin shapes.

Dana Davis

Paddington is the lovable cartoon scamp and star of one of the best-received movie sequels in history. Celebrate this childhood mainstay with this week’s Wirecutter favorites costume collection: A hat (Paddington wears a bucket hat, but if you are looking for something a bit more functional that you can wear after Halloween, too, we like this one), the perfect raincoat, rain boots, and, of course, a briefcase. BYO marmalade.

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Declutter your desk

A good wireless keyboard can help reduce the cable spaghetti on your desk. A great one, like our top pick, can also toggle between multiple devices, allowing you to control your TV, tablet, phone, and more from anywhere.

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Smart window shades and blinds can learn your daily routine, automatically adjust the sunlight in your room to a comfortable level, and help you save on energy bills.

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