Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.

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New York Times: Wirecutter: In the War Against Ticks, This Spray Is My Secret Weapon
Doug Mahoney explains how he protects himself from ticks.
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NY Times: Wirecutter: The Best Bug Repellents
A review of the best bug repellents.
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YouTube: New York Times Podcasts: Bug Repellents That Work
Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.
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Wirecutter: Tick Bites Are No Joke. Here’s How to Prevent Them and Protect Yourself.
A review of ways to protect yourself against ticks.
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NY Times: Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of August 2024
The top 100 popular picks in August 2024 by category.
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Wirecutter: In the War Against Ticks, This Spray Is My Secret Weapon
Permethrin is completely different from regular repellents, like those that contain picaridin and DEET.
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