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Plus: The best bike locks, how to start composting, and more

Our favorite watering cans

A well-designed watering can doesn’t just quench your plants’ thirst—it does so while wasting less water, making less of a mess, and serving as an aesthetically pleasing addition to any room. After testing dozens of watering cans, we’ve selected the seven best options for every type of gardener.

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New picks

The best bike lock


If you ever leave your bike unattended, a sturdy lock is essential. If you live in an area where bike-room break-ins are common, you may even want to lock up your bike when it’s seemingly safe at home. Even the best bike lock won’t keep a determined thief at bay forever, but our picks are strong enough to hopefully persuade that thief to move on to another target.


After a new round of testing, we’re planning to add the Kryptonite Keeper 585 as another great option. 


The Kryptonite Keeper is a folding lock that offers an unbeatable combination of security, weight, and price. It’s less cumbersome to carry around than a heavy chain, but it will protect your bike better than a lone cable lock would. It also comes in a longer, 39-inch version

Look for our updated guide to the best bike locks soon.

More this week

The best running belts

Do you like running with your hands free, but you don’t want to leave your phone, keys, and ID at home? Get a running belt.

How to start composting

There are many factors to consider before you start composting, such as your space constraints and commitment level. Here are all the questions beginners should ask before getting started.

How to clean bathroom tile and grout

When it comes to cleaning tile and grout, you’re better off protecting it than trying to rescue it. Still, we have some tips on how to clean mildew, mold, and other stains.

What you should know about America’s data privacy laws

Currently, there is no singular law that comprehensively covers the privacy of all types of data. Where you live determines your level of protection.

The week's best deals

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EyeBuyDirect has a great  selection of high-quality glasses and offers reliable customer service. Its blue-light lenses are sold in three tiers and can be applied to prescription and non-prescription glasses. These lenses block some of the blue light your eyes absorb and can prevent you from having trouble falling asleep.

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Sleep Number PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate

Deal price: $90 | Street price: $160

After spending more than 1,000 nights testing 119 pillows, we’ve learned that the right pillow for you depends on your body shape and sleep position. The PlushComfort Ultimate is ideal for stomach-sleepers, and we love it because of its flexibility. It has tidy, sealed layers that you can remove to suit your body shape. This feature makes the pillow comfortable and supportive for many different types of stomach-sleepers.

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WinkBed (Luxury Firm) Queen Mattress

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If foam mattresses leave you feeling hot or simply stuck, a traditional innerspring mattress may be your dream bed. Today’s options are worlds beyond the creaky or overly springy kind you may have slept on growing up. This 13½-inch-thick mattress is ideal for back- and stomach-sleepers, for side-sleepers who rotate frequently, or for those who simply prefer a firmer mattress.

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