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Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney

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Annemarie Conte

I write the Ask Wirecutter advice column, review trending products, and dig into product-focused investigations.

Whenever possible, I like to offer free fixes, low-cost solutions, and bigger investments so that readers can decide which option works best for them. I write about what is worth buying, what is overhyped junk, and everything in between.

My Background
I’ve always loved service journalism, especially focused on women. I’ve worked as a writer or editor for multiple print magazines (some of which still exist, some of which do not), including Jane, Seventeen, and Woman’s Day, where I was the executive editor. My previous writing has ranged from investigative true-crime pieces to roundups of money-saving grocery hacks.

I joined Wirecutter in 2019, leading emerging coverage areas for the company, and I’m based in New Jersey.

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I write about a variety of home topics that range from tools and outdoor power equipment to fire safety and plumbing (toilets, bidets, and plungers). I also handle our pest-control guides, including those focused on bug repellents and mousetraps. I assist with some emergency-prep coverage, as well.

My Background
I’ve been at Wirecutter since 2013, but I’ve been writing about and reviewing home-improvement products since 2007, with articles appearing in Fine Homebuilding, The Journal of Light Construction, Popular Mechanics, and This Old House, among others.

Additionally, I spent 10 years as a carpenter, foreman, and jobsite supervisor, building homes in the Boston area. I’m a serial renovator, and of the houses I’ve owned, I’ve heavily reworked two and fully gutted and rebuilt the third. This experience has given me a solid understanding of home projects—from the simplicity of installing a smoke alarm to the chess game of a whole-house remodel.

I grew up at the end of a long dirt road in Vermont and currently live in rural New Hampshire, where I raise sheep, chickens, pigs, and sometimes cows. In the spring I boil maple syrup, and in the fall I press cider.

Annemarie Conte

I write the Ask Wirecutter advice column, review trending products, and dig into product-focused investigations.

Whenever possible, I like to offer free fixes, low-cost solutions, and bigger investments so that readers can decide which option works best for them. I write about what is worth buying, what is overhyped junk, and everything in between.

My Background
I’ve always loved service journalism, especially focused on women. I’ve worked as a writer or editor for multiple print magazines (some of which still exist, some of which do not), including Jane, Seventeen, and Woman’s Day, where I was the executive editor. My previous writing has ranged from investigative true-crime pieces to roundups of money-saving grocery hacks.

I joined Wirecutter in 2019, leading emerging coverage areas for the company, and I’m based in New Jersey.

더그 마호니

I write about a variety of home topics that range from tools and outdoor power equipment to fire safety and plumbing (toilets, bidets, and plungers). I also handle our pest-control guides, including those focused on bug repellents and mousetraps. I assist with some emergency-prep coverage, as well.

My Background
I’ve been at Wirecutter since 2013, but I’ve been writing about and reviewing home-improvement products since 2007, with articles appearing in Fine Homebuilding, The Journal of Light Construction, Popular Mechanics, and This Old House, among others.

Additionally, I spent 10 years as a carpenter, foreman, and jobsite supervisor, building homes in the Boston area. I’m a serial renovator, and of the houses I’ve owned, I’ve heavily reworked two and fully gutted and rebuilt the third. This experience has given me a solid understanding of home projects—from the simplicity of installing a smoke alarm to the chess game of a whole-house remodel.

I grew up at the end of a long dirt road in Vermont and currently live in rural New Hampshire, where I raise sheep, chickens, pigs, and sometimes cows. In the spring I boil maple syrup, and in the fall I press cider.

Stories by the Author

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New York Times: Wirecutter: Tick Bites Are No Joke. Here’s How to Prevent Them and Protect Yourself.

Since prevention is better than having to seek treatment, we’ve compiled our favorite picks and the advice to keep in mind as you head outdoors.

Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney

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April 16, 2026

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New York Times: Wirecutter: Tick Bites Are No Joke. Here’s How to Prevent Them and Protect Yourself.

Since prevention is better than having to seek treatment, we’ve compiled our favorite picks and the advice to keep in mind as you head outdoors.

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