Fundamentally, cast-iron skillets are heavy, brittle, sear machines with a reputation for fussiness. So why would you buy a $200 version of a pan — like Butter Pat’s Heather skillet — instead of a $20 version, like Lodge’s popular 10.25-inch skillet? Here’s what you need to know to decide for yourself.
The Best Booze of May 2020Every month, a huge amount of booze moves through the Gear Patrol offices, or more recently, through our own homes. This month, Weller Single Barrel has been established as a favorite in the lineup. Its 97 proof is high enough to keep a fatty mouthfeel and deliver big flavor, but not so high as to drown out the whiskey’s lighter cherry and floral notes, like Full Proof. Read more about it and a few of our other favorites here.
How to Treat Your Closet Like a CollectionWe love to get dressed and express ourselves through personal style. But laundering your clothes isn’t exactly the most ebullient task (it’s listed as a chore, after all). There are few ways to make it less painful, thankfully. One of these laundering life hacks comes in handy during the drying cycle in the form of dryer balls. With all sorts of benefits, you’ll never want to dry your clothes without them.
4 Reasons You Should Be Sleeping with Linen SheetsThere’s not a home product more misunderstood than linen sheets. Turns out they’re easier to clean and far more versatile than most people assume. Here’s everything you need to know about dressing your bed in linen — from someone who actually makes the stuff. We spoke with Ariel Kaye, founder of the wildly popular Los Angeles-based bedding company Parachute.
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