I love soaking chicken in buttermilk. It is a truly unmatched marinade. The lactic acid tenderizes and flavors the meat, and the proteins accelerate browning, resulting in a beautifully bronzed, yet incredibly tender and juicy bird. The only drawbac…
Lees meerHomes have a habit of harboring all sorts of nasty odors—cat litter, microwaved salmon, fly traps made from apple cider vinegar—that are blessedly easy to mitigate. Sometimes, though, you come across unpleasant smells that are harder to find and deo…
Lees meerIf the Monday after the time change is hitting you hard, you’re not alone. Losing an extra hour of sleep is tough, especially if you’ve already been running on empty due to pandemic stress or garden variety not-getting-to bed-on-time. So here are so…
Lees meerThe travel industry has been hit hard since the pandemic began, with travel spending declined by 42% in 2020 from 2019. But the introduction of three leading vaccines has created a fervor for booking future travel.Read more...
Lees meerWelcome to Lodge, Lifehacker’s newest section exploring every aspect of home life—from the big questions (What does it really cost to buy a home?) to the small (What’s the best lightbulb for every room?). Read more...
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Lees meerIf you have more than one child, you have probably noticed that they don’t always get along. Especially now, with both winter weather and a pandemic keeping us largely together at home, the rivalries among siblings may have reached a height that pre…
Lees meerLast night I did something I’ve never done before: I cleaned out the filters of our window air conditioning units. All of my research says I should have been doing this once a month, and I waited six years, but I’ve decided to be proud of myself any…
Lees meerLook, we know how many photos of cute bats there are flying around the internet. But unless you’ve been awakened by the flutter of their bony-yet-fuzzy wings hovering directly above your face, you may not truly understand what it’s like to have one …
Lees meerThe humble dryer sheet may seem like the uni-tasker of the laundry room, but in reality, it can improve your life in myriad ways. Read more...
Lees meerHomeownership has a way of awakening the inner Bob Vila in all of us—even the ones who know nothing about home improvement. Whether you’re tackling huge renovations or tiptoeing your way into the world of DIY, these tips will help you set yourself u…
Lees meerRenting a home definitely has its advantages, but security isn’t usually one of them. When you own a home, you can install any security system you want, from alarms to cameras—but when you rent, you’re limited to what your landlord will allow.Read m…
Lees meerMoving is always stressful. But it gets worse when you get to your new home, open a box, and find that your printer has shattered all the wine glasses it was packed with.Read more...
Lees meerI am very good at taking baths. Haters will say this is not a real skill, but all it takes is one bad bath to appreciate the little details that make a bath great. It’s more than hot water. It’s more than bubbles. A truly great bath takes preparatio…
Lees meerSince you are spending a lot more time at home, your electric bill is probably through the roof. So here are some easy ways to keep energy costs down while keeping your comfort level up. Read more...
Lees meerTackling electrical projects around the house can sound daunting if you’ve never tackled one before. But just because the job involves some wires, that doesn’t mean you need to call in the pros. Here are eight common electrical repairs and replaceme…
Lees meerA while back I decided my apartment looked like a teenager lived there—video games were front and center, comic books were lying all over the place, and there were toys strewn about for no reason—so I made my place look a little more sleek, organize…
Lees meerThe great thing about a vacuum is that it’s so versatile. Want to get the daily detritus of life out of your carpets? Your vacuum is perfect for that, obviously. It’s also great for getting crumbs out of the crevices of your couch, sucking dust off …
Lees meerAfter a year of cancelled travel plans, you’re probably ready to hit the road or hop on a plane and go somewhere that is not your neighborhood. And if you were thinking of something a little more permanent, you may be interested in a recent offer fr…
Lees meerA 70-inch Hisense smart 4K TV and a 25-pack of KN95 masks lead Sunday’s best deals.Read more...
Lees meerSitcoms (usually) have the best kitchens. Of course, that’s because they’re fake, missing an entire wall, and designed to make it easy for the cameras to get the angles they need. In addition to a swinging door from the kitchen to the neighboring ro…
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