From the beginning of the pandemic, parents everywhere were concerned about how to keep our kids of all ages physically active while stuck at home. Just like that, their team sports, gym class, recess, playdates, and walks to and from school were al…
Lees meerLast Friday, I roasted some delicious chicken thighs. By Saturday afternoon, they were gone. My boyfriend and I plucked the last two directly from their roasting pan in the fridge and ate them barefoot in the kitchen without plates or flatware. A c…
Lees meerHydrogen peroxide is a household disinfectant made up of two parts hydrogen and two parts oxygen. The high oxygenation creates a foaming action when it is poured on, jarring loose bacteria and more deeply penetrating porous surfaces, helping to clea…
Lees meerWith the third round of relief payments being sent out this week, the IRS relaunched its Get My Payment tool over the weekend to help you track yours. The agency is characteristically gnomic in the descriptions of their payment statuses within the t…
Lees meerAs Surviving Mars—Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games’ clever twist on the city-building game—celebrates its three-year anniversary today, it’s getting a new lease on life in the form of a new developer (Abstraction Games), a new expansion comin…
Lees meerThey’ve got a few years before they’ll start the timeless childhood tradition of whining about how bored they are, despite the piles of toys they own, the stacks of books they could read, and the beautiful weather outside. But even babies can get bo…
Lees meerI 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...
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