Unless something goes wrong, or you’re in the middle of a renovation project, it’s pretty easy to ignore your walls. Sure, they’re integral to the structure and layout of your home, but play more of a supporting role.Read more...
Lees meerOnce again, we regret to inform you that a cleaning hack you may have seen online is maybe not a great idea. This one involves sprinkling bicarb—or baking soda—on your carpet to remove stains or odors, which certainly sounds promising considering al…
Lees meerHalo Top is kicking off the new year by offering up an accountability goal tracker that gives you rewards as you accomplish your goal—and the first prize is a free tub of Halo Top ice cream. Once you claim that reward, you’ll be entered to win addit…
Lees meerIf you’re tired of music streaming apps deciding what you should listen to, you can take back the power. PlaylistAI is an app that uses AI to help you create playlists easily, and it is compatible with Spotify and Apple Music. It lets you specify th…
Lees meerMost roofs constructed after modern regulations were passed in the U.S. in 1988 are built to withstand a certain amount of extra weight in the form of snow. Even older roofs usually have some extra capacity to allow for snow. But sometimes, larger a…
Lees meerYou met someone great. However, they are newly single. So how soon is too soon to date someone who just got out of a relationship? After all, isn’t it wise to let someone grieve and process their breakup? And if they haven’t fully done that, wouldn’…
Lees meerWho doesn’t love a superset? Pairing two exercises saves time in your main workout, provided the routine allows. And if you’d like to do a quick bit of extra work at the end of the day, a superset is an efficient way to fit it in. So let’s look at a…
Lees meerWhen you get a new iPhone, it’s always a good idea to get a case to go with it: Accidents happen, and you don’t want a crack on the expensive new phone you just bought. And if you’re buying your phone from an Apple store or Apple.com, the company wi…
Lees meerWith a debacle at Southwest Airlines leading to more than 3,000 flights canceled on Christmas day, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s computer outage leading to more than 1,300 flights canceled (and 10,000 delayed in the U.S. on Wednesday), i…
Lees meerOn Monday, Bloomberg reported the Consumer Product Safety Commission would consider a ban on gas stoves, causing everyone from Republican politicians to cooks on Twitter to promptly lose their minds and begin insulting electric stoves. If you were …
Lees meerIf you’ve been sick with a cough and a sniffly nose for a few days, you might show up at the clinic desperate for something that will make you feel better. But if all signs point to your cold being an ordinary virus (or even a nasty virus like COVID…
Lees meerSalt is great for dealing with ice outside—but salt is terrible for your floors for the same reason. Even if you’re very much on top of making people remove their shoes when they enter your home, salty dust can still find a way onto your hardwood an…
Lees meerTelevision rewatch shows are taking over the podcast zeitgeist. It’s kind of an easy sell—creating content around something that has already won the hearts of a dedicated audience, hitting us with nostalgia feels and offering a chance to reflect on…
Lees meerOpen up whatever drawer you keep your trivets and hot pads in and count them up. Count your trivets. Count your hot pads. How many do you have? I have four. Usually that is enough. Read more...
Lees meerThis week’s out-of-touch guide features three prominent young influencers: One may have abandoned a pig, one is accused of being a pig, and the third is MrBeast. Plus, TikTok’s death row meals trend is dissected, as is the anger of our nations’s ner…
Lees meerIt’s often not too big a deal when your boss occasionally asks you to take on a little more work than in your original job description. This request is typically wrapped up in notions of “a great opportunity for growth” and “being a team player.” H…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever walked by a pretzel stand and witnessed the absolute magic of a pro slinging a strand of dough into the perfect twist, you may have been slightly intimidated by the process. To the untrained eye, that string weaves a confusing path. Y…
Lees meerFor some people—like my wife, who is fancy in her heart—a chandelier is the height of elegance. When we moved into our current home, she launched a scorched-earth campaign to have a chandelier installed somewhere, despite the fact that this quirky h…
Lees meerA divorce is typically an emotionally draining and difficult process that’s rife with negativity. But some people are using the dissolution of their marriage as an opportunity to celebrate—by throwing a divorce party.Read more...
Lees meerWe spend a lot of time on our iPhones doing simple, repetitive tasks we shouldn’t have to do. In fact, those simple, repetitive tasks can and should be handed over to your iPhone, so you can get back to tasks you really want to do, like scroll Insta…
Lees meerEveryone wants to be healthier and live longer, which can often translate into indulging in trends that promise to make us thinner, healthier, and happier, whether it’s a fad diet or a fad piece of workout equipment. Sometimes this stuff even works…
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