How to Melt Ice Without Salt
After any winter storm, there comes a time to crawl out from under the covers and head outside to take care of the sidewalks and/or […]
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How to Open the Most Stubborn Cans, Even If You Have Weak Noodle Hands
We’ve all been in awe of kosher baby dill or fresh jam, but after I wriggle out, grunt and swear I won’t ask for help, […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe From Coyotes
While we may associate coyotes with the desert, or mountains, or wherever road runners live, there’s a good chance they’re in or near your area. […]
Continue reading »Don’t Miss Out on the Free and Cheap Food You Can Get for Super Bowl LVI
Even if you don’t follow the football season, we must inform you that it will soon come to an end. Not because you should feel […]
Continue reading »You Need to Change Your Attitude Towards Laziness
Part of the attraction of Friday is that you look forward to what you’re going to do over the weekend (at least for those who […]
Continue reading »Ask Babe Ruth to Teach Your Kids How to Pitch
Even if you don’t know anything else about baseball, you probably know that Babe Ruth is one of the most famous baseball players. Of course, […]
Continue reading »You Must Use Contact Paper at Home
While contact paper has long been associated with drawer and shelf lining, it has so much more to offer. And if your only experience with […]
Continue reading »Do I Need to Clean My Tongue Every Day?
You can floss, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, have your teeth cleaned twice a year, and use your mouthwash at the right […]
Continue reading »How to Install the New Apple Public Betas for IOS, MacOS, and IPadOS
This week we first saw the following list of Apple updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac. iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS 12.3 bring a […]
Continue reading »25 Movies That Will Make You Cry Ugly
It’s GARDEN season, kids, and this is no joke. I’m talking, of course, about seasonal affective disorder, that depressive disorder that has to do with […]
Continue reading »When Can You See the “Snow Moon” in February
Werewolves, take note: In February, the moon will be full on Tuesday the 16th, so plan your transformation accordingly. The moon appears above the horizon […]
Continue reading »Please Stop Checking Your Heart Rate so Often.
Your heart beats faster when you’re working out so it’s a good way to know if you’re exercising enough… right? Well, not really. Your heart […]
Continue reading »How to Block Anyone Using NFT Profile Pictures on Twitter
If you’re tired of NFTs and cryptocurrency brothers spinning their “investments” every second they’re awake and tweeting, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, social media companies seem […]
Continue reading »How to Overcome “productivity Dysmorphia”
Working in the capitalist system has always led to a unique emotional sludge. These self-perceptions and feelings have names, some of which, like ” Imposter […]
Continue reading »How to Disable “read Receipts” in the Most Popular Messaging Apps
Ignorance is bliss. There is no accountability. If you’re the type of person who likes to take their time replying to messages, you probably don’t […]
Continue reading »Do Collagen Supplements Do Anything at All?
Browsing social media, one might get the impression that taking supplements can fix just about anything. However, if you take a close look at the […]
Continue reading »A Guide to Children’s Culture for Disconnected Adults: Should You Watch Euphoria or Yellow Vests?
Teenage culture can be depressing, dark and meaningless, whether we’re talking hopeful movements falling apart for no reason, bullying game show winners, or dark teen […]
Continue reading »You Can Use “Hey Siri” to Cast Harry Potter Spells
There is no substitute for a letter from Hogwarts, but instead of real magic, Harry Potter fans can pretend to be witches and wizards wielding […]
Continue reading »12 Real Body Modifications, Ranked by Their Usefulness
The news that billionaire prodigy Elon Musk is serious about developing a technology that connects our brains directly to our computers (and electric cars) made […]
Continue reading »Is It Worth Pumping, Pressing or Braking on an Ice Floe?
Sure signs of winter include: a sudden urge to wear long underwear, cravings for hot chocolate, and a proliferation of snowy road accidents , featured […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Laptop Keeps Overheating
If your laptop is prone to overheating, you’re probably familiar with the signs: fans that spin louder than a jet engine, a computer that’s too […]
Continue reading »Age Guide for Teaching Your Kids Basic Life Skills
I recently saw a TikTok in which a young woman who didn’t know how to use a toaster claimed something along the lines of “My […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Do-It-Yourself Furniture Projects From Leftover Wood
Whether you have leftover boards from a previous home improvement project or are just looking for a simple carpentry project, there are a few things […]
Continue reading »Yell at Your Google Assistant to Already Fucking “stop”
Google Assistant is great, but sometimes it can be annoying… like when you want to know something quickly, but the assistant insists on clarification. In […]
Continue reading »What Would You Like to Know Before Getting Your Own Pet?
Even the most dedicated animal lover will tell you that every pet adoption comes with unexpected challenges and lessons. For example, my roommate shares custody […]
Continue reading »9 Screen Time Features Everyone Should Use
You’re probably all too familiar with the Screen Time feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, if only because it constantly pings you with alarming statistics […]
Continue reading »What Are “Sunday Horror Stories” and How to Defeat Them?
You probably know this feeling: the evening before you return to work or school after a two-day (or longer) vacation, you begin to feel anxious. […]
Continue reading »How to “price” Your Home Without Paying Someone Else for It
A home appraisal is a standard step in the mortgage approval process. If you’re buying a home or refinancing your current one, your lender will […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, known as “Spring Festival” in China and sometimes referred to as “Chinese New Year” in the US, is one of the most […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know Before You Claim the Child Tax Credit This Filing Season
The Child Tax Credit, a benefit designed to help taxpayers support their families, was significantly expanded in tax year 2021 by the American Plan of […]
Continue reading »How to Prevent Roof Destruction by Ice Dams
Ice dams are the result of a freeze and thaw cycle where you have snow on your roof and they suck. They can damage your […]
Continue reading »You Can Improve the Use of Correct Pronouns (No Insults)
When you use someone’s correct pronouns, you show them a basic level of respect. However, many well-meaning people find themselves confused or even intimidated by […]
Continue reading »It’s Too Easy to Make Your Own Corn
Movie snacks are a rare source of conflict in my family. My boyfriend is motivated by an insatiable sweet tooth, while I’m a bottomless pit […]
Continue reading »10 Most Common Exercise Equipment and How to Use Them
Gym equipment is one of the easiest ways to start exercising. They do not require any special technique, nor do you have to worry about […]
Continue reading »Have We All Used Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?
Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, the largest WhatsApp chat and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing their […]
Continue reading »Use These Types of Volunteering to Selfishly Advance Your Career
Volunteering is good. It’s good for the communities and individuals who directly benefit from it, it’s good for the people who do the work, and […]
Continue reading »How to Recognize a “dark Empath”
You may have heard people refer to themselves as ” empaths ” to show that they are sensitive, intuitive people who are deeply aware of […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know Before Trying to Replace an Old IPhone Battery
Modern technologies last a long time. Gone are the days when you had to update your smartphone every two years; right now, the 2015 iPhone […]
Continue reading »Why Do Eggs Come in Different Colors (and How Important Is That)?
If you eat chicken eggs, you probably prefer the color of the shell for reasons you can’t explain. Some people buy brown eggs just because […]
Continue reading »How to Train in a Crowded Gym Without Being a Jerk
We still have the busiest time of the year for gyms. Most of the people who started with New Year’s goals are still there, and […]
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