If you have lots of space to cover, weeding can be tedious, time-consuming work, not to mention how hard it can be on your back and knees. There’s a fun tool you can try to banish weeds, though, and it’s actually fun and fast to use: a weed burner.R…
Lees meerIt’s 7 a.m., and you’re feeling smug about waking up in time to make breakfast. Your dish of choice? Avocado toast. But then, disaster. You slice into an alligator pear, only to find that it is decidedly unripe and rubbery. What to do? What to do? B…
Lees meerAnxiety is hard enough to cope with when you have the life experience to distinguish real threats from imaginary ones. We adults may know that the odds of an alien invasion are super slim, but in your child’s mind, it may feel perfectly plausible.Re…
Lees meerA dripping shower head isn’t just annoying: It’s also a waste of water with environmental and financial consequences. There are a number of different issues that could result in a leaking shower head, including some best left to plumbing professiona…
Lees meerInflation be damned: Americans are serious about their summer travel this year, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). In fact, in a recent news release, the organization estimates that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50…
Lees meerIt’s never great finding an insect or some other type of pest hanging out in your home, but discovering one residing in your food is especially disgusting. Coming across some ants marching in a line across your kitchen floor is one thing; opening up…
Lees meerWhen you can’t sleep, the clock taunts you. “At least I’m getting seven hours,” you might think as you lie down, but if you’re still awake an hour later, then you’re only getting six hours, and six isn’t a lot. And if you’re still not tired, then it…
Lees meerFor anyone who wants to learn a new language or practice a new skill, Rosetta Stone’s “Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle” may have you covered. Right now you can get permanent access to Rosetta Stone and StackSkills for $170.90 (discou…
Lees meerThe pressure to get into a good college is strong, but the process doesn’t have to be more expensive than it already it is. You’re already paying application fees, fees to request old transcripts, fees for a standardized test tutor, or fees for who-…
Lees meerHomeowner’s insurance is a recommended (and if you have a mortgage, required) investment in the security of your home. While these policies help mitigate significant financial loss in the event of damage or destruction, they don’t cover every single…
Lees meerI’m not a big fan of The Rich, but I have a soft spot for Martha Stewart. Maybe it’s the prison time, her terrible food pics, or her refusal to portray herself as anything other than insanely wealthy (it’s just more honest), but this is one rich lad…
Lees meerIf AI is coming for your job, you might as well get something out of the bargain—perhaps musical skills that will aid you in your new life as a subway busker? If you’ve always wanted to learn to play piano but don’t have room in your budget or sched…
Lees meerSummer break is a glorious, three-month respite, no matter what year of school you’re in or how old you are. However, there’s still work to be done for the upcoming fall semester, and some of it is pretty key to doing well next school year. And they…
Lees meerThere is something you can do right now that will better your workplace. It takes very little effort, costs nothing, and will not only improve the work of your colleagues but also make them feel good. It will likely make you feel good too. All you h…
Lees meerProtein shakes can end up chunky or lumpy if you don’t mix them right. That’s why a shaker bottle does a better job of mixing whey into milk than simply stirring with a spoon. A blender works even better, if you’re up for cleaning a blender when you…
Lees meerThis week’s 40,000-foot-view of youth features some new slang (which is probably already outdated because I know about it), bad behavior in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and a pop icon coming to the defense of a fan.Read more...
Lees meerFrom time to time, cannabis enthusiasts may need to travel with their stash for one reason or another, but doing so discreetly and safely can be a challenge. Here are some tips for keeping it on the down low (and saving yourself from potential hassl…
Lees meerPeople who hate American cheese either do not understand it, or have allowed classism to ruin it for them. I would not serve it on an assiette de fromage, but it is my go-to for burgers, bologna sandwiches, and simple grilled cheeses (especially whe…
Lees meerWhether you think it’s great for young people who want a bit more independence, or you think this is a terrible idea that will expose them to danger, it’s happening: Teenagers will soon be able to take Uber rides without their parents. Uber unveiled…
Lees meerThere are some zany hacks out there for cleaning your oven racks. For instance, a not-insignificant number of people swear by setting them in dewy grass overnight. But what else is there to do when you don’t want to awkwardly stick your body into th…
Lees meerIs it worth paying to get a discount? In 2023, it seems just about every retail or grocery store chain has some sort of a rewards-slash-loyalty program that offers you perks in exchange for regularly shopping there. Some of these programs are “free…
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