Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors serve an important, potentially life-saving function, and should be located throughout every home. In addition to installing them in the right places, you should also take the time to check the instruction manual t…
Lees meerConsidering that the places we typically store our tools—like basements, garages, and sheds—are often a bit damp, it’s not surprising when those made of metal start to rust. While there are ways to clean rusty tools, an even better (and more conveni…
Lees meerModern refrigerators do more than keep food chilled: They also come with ice makers, water dispensers and filters, and features that help you keep contents organized. Read more...
Lees meerNo one wants to get into their car on a really hot day and turn on their air conditioning for some relief, only to wait for a refreshing, cool breeze that never comes. Or, maybe some semi-cool air manages to get through the vents a few minutes into …
Lees meerOver the past few weeks, gardeners on the east coast and other parts of the country have been experiencing their first wildfire season. This means that even people who have been gardening for years may not be familiar with how to help their outdoor …
Lees meerEven people who love going to the beach have to admit that dealing with the sand that inevitably ends up in your shoes, towels, bags, hair, and eventually, home, is a pain.Read more...
Lees meerThe Black Friday of the summer—aka Prime Day—is quickly approaching. This year it falls on Tuesday, July 11th and Wednesday, July 12th. If you plan to shop the “two days of epic deals” (Amazon’s words), you may want to take advantage of one or more …
Lees meerInflation continues to impact a range of everyday expenses, including the cost of sending mail. Beginning next week, the price of a Forever stamp, as well as other types of postage, is set to increase, according to the United States Postal Service (…
Lees meerAs we’ve learned over the last few weeks, wildfire smoke is no longer a problem primarily confined to the west coast, and is also likely to be a regular occurrence in the rest of the country moving forward. Read more...
Lees meerEven though gas prices are down from last year, the cost of fuel is still high, and constitutes a major expense when driving long distances. So, with electric vehicles (EV) becoming increasingly available through several national car rental chains, …
Lees meerAir travel may be a mess right now, but according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), people driving to their Fourth of July destination should be prepared for at least some traffic, during what the agency predicts will be a record-breakin…
Lees meerThe push notifications are coming for you, if they haven’t already—Amazon Prime Day is just over the horizon. As those deals are gearing up for showtime on July 11 and 12, you can get a head start on some sneak peek sales. Backyard parties, and sala…
Lees meerThe slow pace of summer is giving us all time to notice subtle differences in screenings of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, plan a ridiculous double-feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer, and roll some bottles down the stairs. It would be idyllic..…
Lees meerThere is no wrong way to eat a watermelon, but the slicing and dicing can be tailored to suit your needs and desires. If you’re enjoying the melon by yourself, go ahead and slice it in half to create a “bowl,” then scoop out the insides with a spoon…
Lees meerI’ve been writing about viral TikTok myths, but today we’ll dig into something a little different: a viral meal. On the surface, it’s a weird combination of flavors, but underneath is a reasonably healthy and possibly actually good-tasting meal. And…
Lees meerWhen white Americans refer to “pickles,” they are usually talking about vinegary, sour cucumbers, but that’s a narrow, ahistorical understanding of fermented vegetables. Pickles originated in the East as a form of food preservation. One of the prime…
Lees meerOn Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. This means student debt will still have a chokehold over millions of Americans who previously had a glimmer of hope of seeing up to $20,000 in relief. Fo…
Lees meerMy relationship with s’mores is muddled. Setting them on fire tickles my pyro-bone, but I get frustrated with the cloying sweetness of the marshmallow and questionable Hershey’s chocolate. One Friday evening I was pondering salted meats and it dawne…
Lees meerIt was January 2020, and Roe v. Wade was still the law. I lived in the most liberal city in the United States, and I was about to find out how hard it was for a white woman with no hesitation of what they wanted, disposable income, control of her sc…
Lees meerWhether or not you watched Succession (how could you not?), it’s not hard to imagine how dealing with family money can be dysfunctional at best, and downright embittered at worst. Estate planning is a necessary process to help cope with loss—but eve…
Lees meerIt’s a good time to be Neil Gaiman. The Starz adaptation of his apocalyptic road-trip novel American Gods may have fizzled out, but he’s since struck lightning twice, scoring second season pickups for both The Sandman (on Netflix), with new episodes…
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