How to Tell If Wood Has Been Pressure Treated and Why It Matters
Those who have worked with wood for a while know that building materials come in different types, and not all of them are the same […]
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Get $ 1000 to Look Like Your Pet
There is an old saying that over time, people and their pets will become similar to each other. (Or are they spouses? In any case, […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About the Omicron Variant
Omicron is the latest variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. Like Delta, it has been designated an “Option of Concern” (more serious than “Option […]
Continue reading »How to Block Your Photos and Videos on Google Photos
For one reason or another, we all have photos and videos that no one wants to look at, and we all got a little panic […]
Continue reading »Sous Vide and Always Sunny Ham and Rum That Frank Reynolds Would Be Proud Of
It took me a lot longer to watch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia than it should have . It’s like I’ve saved it for the […]
Continue reading »30 Best Movies of 2021 to Watch at Home Right Now
It has been a good year for films. However, not the best year for cinemas : in 2019, when the pandemic did not affect the […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Young Children From Destroying Your Tree
You made the annual pilgrimage to the Christmas tree farm, picked out the thickest Fraser spruce (or erected Costco’s amazingly realistic pre-lit faux aspen), placed […]
Continue reading »How to (Finally) Speed up the Update Rate of Pokémon GO on Your Phone
Pokémon GO continues to gain traction and is a great example of unique mobile gameplay. While the game is more about real-world Pokemon hunting rather […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About the Growth (and Effectiveness) of Digital Therapy
Old joke “There’s an app for that!” has finally come to the healthcare industry as medicine moves into uncharted waters known as digital therapy (DTx) […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare Solar Panels for Winter
Let’s start with the good news: solar panels can continue to generate power throughout the winter, even when temperatures do drop. (If you’ve purchased solar […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Master the Art of Lazy Exercise
In college, I knew a girl who studied a lot at the gym. She brought the textbook and put it on the treadmill, and somehow […]
Continue reading »How to Install Picture Rail Now That It’s (Rightfully) Back in Style
While most modern homes lack picture frames, Victorian stucco is making a comeback. Whether you’re looking for a classic Victorian look or something more modern, […]
Continue reading »Children’s Culture Guide for Adults: Did Ancient Rome Exist?
At the height of the holiday season, young people travel to different dimensions, denying the existence of Ancient Rome and learning more about snowflakes than […]
Continue reading »These Are the Best Streaming Subscription Deals You Can Get Right Now.
The cost of subscribing to streaming services to cover all of your viewing and listening needs can skyrocket, especially if you don’t take advantage of […]
Continue reading »Please Don’t Say These Things to Someone Who Doesn’t Drink.
New Years came, and with it came the big night for booze. Holidays are usually accompanied by a lot of celebrations, from Thanksgiving to drunken […]
Continue reading »Plant These Vegetables to Create a Winter Garden
While winter is not usually considered a gardening season, it is possible – with proper precautions and precautions – to plant and grow a handful […]
Continue reading »Never Burn These Items in a Fireplace
It’s fireplace season right now in many areas, which (hopefully) means cozy evenings spent curled up in front of its warm glow. Or maybe you […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With the Pending Destruction of Roe V. Wade and Abortion Rights
As you may well know by now, the future of Roe v. Wade looks bad . In 1973, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutional […]
Continue reading »You Gotta Air-Fry Crackers
Crackers are not something to cook. They are a fully realized and finished product, ready to eat right out of the box. Place a piece […]
Continue reading »How to Fix Connection Problems With Your Pixel 6
There’s a lot to love about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but there are some serious headaches too. The last time we talked about […]
Continue reading »How to Explore Your Bisexuality Without Overwhelming Yourself
When you first start thinking about being bisexual, a whole new world of possibilities suddenly opens up. Basically, your personal dating pool has just doubled […]
Continue reading »FDA Says to Get Rid of These Antiperspirants Containing Cancer-Causing Chemicals
If you are a fan of aerosol antiperspirant sprays and deodorants, you should check to see if the one you are using is part of […]
Continue reading »Can You Run in Cemeteries?
Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York has more than three million graves, the most in the United States. It is also one of my favorite […]
Continue reading »How to Repair Crumbling Sidewalk Curbs
One of the first things a new homeowner discovers is that a home is basically entropy in the form of a building. From the moment […]
Continue reading »What Are the Best Gift Ideas for Someone Who Has Everything and Doesn’t Need Anything?
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is flipping through random gift guides to find fresh ideas for stuffing stockings for […]
Continue reading »The 12 Best Movies That Tell the Truth About Addiction and Recovery
HBO has just released a trailer for the second season of its acclaimed teen drama Euphoria. There was a long wait between seasons – although […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Wrap Strangely Shaped Gifts According to TikTok
Every December, I think back to my first job in retail – packing gifts in a gift shop. As much as I loved using autopilot […]
Continue reading »This Is the Most Rewarding Way to Encourage Yourself to Clean Your Home.
Six years ago, Chris Fleming released the sketch ” The Company Is Coming ” as part of his popular web series GAYLE . In it, […]
Continue reading »Munch on Boxing and Discount Day on National Cookie Day
By now, your Thanksgiving leftovers should be gone (or at least safely stored in the freezer), so it’s time to turn your attention to something […]
Continue reading »Make Anywhere Feel at Home This Holiday Season With EcoFlow Portable Power Plants
Holidays are warmth and a sense of togetherness. Why else were there so many songs about curling up in front of the fire? EcoFlow knows […]
Continue reading »What’s the Best Way to Tell Kids the Truth About Santa?
I may not remember much about my childhood, but I remember this: third grade. Mrs. Cannon’s class. She reads Judy Bloom’s Superfudge . She stops […]
Continue reading »Leonard’s Comet, Christmas Star and Other Landmarks in the December Night Sky
In December, a lot happens in the night sky, from the impressive Geminid meteor shower to the brightest Venus. Here are some of the most […]
Continue reading »How Hackers Trick 300,000 Android Users Into Downloading Malware to Steal Passwords
A recent report by cybersecurity company ThreatFabric shows that more than 300,000 Android users have installed Trojan horses that secretly steal their banking information. Although […]
Continue reading »You Deserve a Big Old Brie Skillet
Bree-an-kraut is an unnecessary dish. Brie itself, served unadorned at room temperature, is already delicious: soft and spreading, creamy and slightly funky, a cheese that […]
Continue reading »This Extension Allows You to Finally Play YouTube in the Background on Mobile Devices
YouTube for mobile has never been perfect. Unlike watching YouTube on a computer, where you have the option to leave the video to play in […]
Continue reading »How to Get What You Really Want for Christmas
If you’ve ever received a windbreaker with the name of the company your spouse works for, a toilet seat, or a pancake pan because “that […]
Continue reading »How to (Finally) Really Get Out of a Relationship
Every relationship is different, as is every breakup. I mean, at one point or another, we all didn’t type in the search bar ” how […]
Continue reading »These Are the Worst Christmas Presents Lifehacker Readers Have Ever Received.
j I recently went down the Reddit rabbit hole, in which commenters described the worst gift they’ve ever received – everything from miniature butter knives […]
Continue reading »8 Privacy Settings You Should Change on LinkedIn Right Now
LinkedIn, like all social networks, uses most of your personal information to serve you advertisements and sponsored content. Just as you were wary of sharing […]
Continue reading »15 Powerful Gifts for Marijuana Enthusiasts
We’re in a place where you can finally get weed on demand, even if it’s delivered right to your doorstep in many states. This means […]
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