I used to laugh at my grandfathers because they both hated squirrels so much that they would go to comically great lengths to keep them away from their bird feeders. Now that I have my own garden, I’m beginning to understand their obsession with get…
Lees meerWhen someone puts their home on the market (and enlists the help of another person whose sole job it is to sell that home), it only makes sense that they’d pitch it in the best possible light. This inevitably leads to a lot of embellishing via coded…
Lees meerPets rely on us to take care of them, and so it’s important to understand your pet’s needs. But some of the things we think we know about our pets just aren’t true. Read on for 10 myths about dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, and more—and learn the truth.R…
Lees meerSnacking is crucial. I need a wide variety of snacks to keep me happy and functioning every day. Nothing wild—popcorn, gummy bears, hummus and crackers, maybe a yogurt, definitely a cookie. Normally, a few of these will satisfy my hangry-pangs. But …
Lees meerLet me start off by saying sponges are generally bad. Sometimes they smell. Sometimes they’re not up for the task. But love them or hate them, they’re a necessary part of keeping a clean kitchen. If you feel like you’ve been spending more money on s…
Lees meerHave you ever seen that sign at the grocery store counter that reads “ten items or less” and sputtered, “It should say ‘ten items or fewer!’” and had your monocle fall off in a spasm of self-righteousness? Well, don’t call the manager yet, Professor…
Lees meerWhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the world, hosting over two billion active users. A lot of us rely on the app’s fun and unique features to communicate with friends and family across the globe, so it’s imperative the service continue to work…
Lees meerWhen prepping for a job interview, the first place I go is Google. After all, the company’s search engine is a launchpad to learn about your potential company, workshop possible questions, and walk away feeling knowledgable and prepared. Now, Google…
Lees meerThere’s an old saying in the theater: “Your audition starts the moment you walk through the door.” It means people begin forming a perception of you the second they begin interacting with you, even if you’re not technically “on” yet. This same adage…
Lees meerLet me start by saying: I make about four things for dinner. With three kids under age ten, I don’t fuck around with experiments, delicious-sounding curried-lentil soups, or new and interesting flavors. It took more than a few heartbreaking refusals…
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Lees meerDepression is one of the most common mental health issues, and cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States. People use cannabis to self-medicate for a whole lot of things—including mood disorders—usually based on a…
Lees meerDating someone with kids is a big deal. No matter how excited you might feel about your burgeoning relationship, the fact remains—your new love interest is already committed to their kids, and eventually, you’re going to have to decide whether you w…
Lees meerGear for outdoor adventures often gets tossed in the garage or to the back of the closet when you’re done using it—and that’s where it stay, forgotten, until the next excursion. It may be many months before you discover your tent is musty or your in…
Lees meerRetirement is supposed to be a final reward for a life spent working hard and living right. You pursue a career, pay your taxes, save some money, and then you’re able to relax and enjoy those last few decades in relative comfort and security. Increa…
Lees meerPeanut butter has long been a staple in American cupboards. In fact, there’s a good chance you have some in your kitchen right now. If so, take a minute and check the label: It may be included in a nationwide recall of 49 Jif-brand peanut butter pr…
Lees meerWhen it comes to running, variety is important. A good running routine includes slow runs, which build your aerobic base, along with some medium and fast-paced runs, which help build speed and power. As important as those long, slow runs are, though…
Lees meerThere’s a lot of conflicting information out there about fitness, which isn’t so surprising when you think about how it means different things to different people. Some people train for competitions, while others exercise to be healthy. Some people …
Lees meerThe other day, I asked Lifehacker’s cultured, thoughtful, and impossibly sexy readers to tell me about the moment they realized they were fully formed adults. It happens as a technicality on our 18th birthday, sure, and we like to fancy ourselves tr…
Lees meerThis is the third summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people are ready to travel. Over the past two years, so many vacation plans have been cancelled, only to be rescheduled and cancelled again. Now more than ever, increasing numbers of people are …
Lees meerGolf courses are known for their greener-than-green, perfectly manicured grass. And if you’ve been to one, you may have noticed a layer of sand on links. But unlike those professionally maintained grounds, most people don’t have their own landscaper…
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