You Can Fry an Egg in a Deep Fryer
“It doesn’t really fry anything.” How many times have we deep fryers heard these words? How many times have we had to pry hair from […]
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Why Now Is the Time to Reevaluate Your Streaming Service Needs
Spring cleaning can take many forms. Clean up your closet and donate clothes you never wear. Go through cupboards and throw away expired spices during […]
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A Centuries-Old History of Self-Immolation in Protest
A Colorado environmental activist died over the weekend after setting himself on fire in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wynn Bruce’s self-immolation coincided with […]
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The Best Ways to Clean Every Shard of Broken Glass
Cleaning up broken glass requires care. And to be thorough enough, sometimes you have to be creative. Even if you have a broom on hand, […]
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You Can Finally Sync Your Android With Windows PC
iPhone works seamlessly with Mac computers – photos from one are displayed on the other, as are calls and messages. But what if you’re on […]
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What’s New at Paramount+ in May 2022
Paramount keeps rebooting Star Trek and I keep coming back hoping that what they’re trying to do now will be as successful as The Next […]
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The Formula for the Perfect Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian sandwiches can be disappointing, especially if you order them in meat establishments. Too often, the default is a single buttery cap of portobello mushroom […]
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Your Dog’s White Fur Can Be Even Whiter
Whether you own a cute little Maltese or a fluffy American Eskimo, you know there is nothing more stunning than your dog’s bright and white […]
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How to Play Elden Ring in VR (Seriously)
I’m a big fan of virtual reality, especially games that focus on exploration. Skyrim VR is my favorite because I immerse myself in its world […]
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How Much Does Jumbotron Actually Cost to Offer (and the Best Ways to Spend That Money)
I’m not here to stop you from proposing to your love at the Jumbotron this summer. If you dream of asking your partner to spend […]
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Don’t Eat This E. Coli-Contaminated Ground Beef, USDA Says
As a (relatively) inexpensive and versatile protein, ground beef is a staple in many American meat-eating families. In fact, you may have them in your […]
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How to Finally Stop Buying the Wrong Light Bulbs
If you’re of a certain age (i.e. old), you know that buying light bulbs used to be a relatively simple process: you marked the wattage […]
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How to Register for the Overwatch 2 Beta
Blizzard is launching Overwatch 2 ‘s PvP multiplayer closed beta today. The beta marks the first time the majority of the Overwatch community will be […]
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Use “joint Planting” to Grow a More Fruitful Garden
If you’re going to be growing vegetables this year, or just want the strongest flowers you can get, you might want to try a companion […]
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Another Reason Why Now Is a Good Time to Join Mastodon, an Open Source Alternative to Twitter
Mastodon finally launched its free official Android app last week, making it easy to use the open source alternative to Twitter on Android devices. Timing […]
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The Critical Step You’re Missing With Fruit Pie
Homemade fruit pie in a deep bowl is a great deal. It’s a great housewarming gift, an acceptable apology, and a good way to make […]
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7 Deadly Sins of Owning Houseplants
If killing houseplants was a crime, I would be on death row—my past is littered with the corpses of philodendrons, ferns, and spider plants. I […]
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15 Smart Ways to Use Toothpaste at Home
Toothpaste is no longer just for those who chew their teeth. As it turned out, this first aid kit is good not only for preventing […]
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What Is “periodic Flu” and How to Deal With It?
If you have periods, you know about premenstrual syndrome. PMS, as it is commonly known, is a collection of physical and emotional troubles that can […]
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When to Show Your “rough” Side in a New Relationship
When you go on a first date, you tend to be the best version of yourself. You are clean, well-groomed, well-dressed, and you have every […]
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How to Access Banned Books If Your Local Library Sucks
Book banning is one of the neighbors’ curiosities that is slowly becoming popular. We are currently experiencing one such wave in which parents and concerned […]
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How to Actually Stay Calm During an Argument
You can feel it brewing in the seconds leading up to the big fight. You flush, feel yourself blush, and are suddenly ready to say […]
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How to Make Store-Bought Dinner Buns Delicious As Hell
One of my favorite genres of hacks is the “elevation” of the store bought. Making a box of cake or cake mix with homemade flavors, […]
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How Many Films Do You Need to Watch for a Theater Subscription to Pay Off?
For many, summer is associated with outdoor adventures. Long walks in the woods, morning runs on the beach, and picnics in the park are just […]
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Let This Free App Explain How to Play the New Board Game (so You Don’t Have To)
Learning or learning a new board game can be challenging and maddening in equal measure. Either you are trying to explain the rules to an […]
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You Should Reconsider Stainless Steel Appliances (and What to Use Instead)
Ah, the kitchen is a room so important to modern life that it has become a tense battlefield. According to Remodeling Magazine , this is […]
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The Difference Between Composite and Wood Decking (and How to Choose)
Terraces can be a popular addition, allowing you to better enjoy outdoor space and add value to your home. But when it comes time to […]
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The 7 Most Common Irrational Fears (and 7 Things You Should Be Feared Instead)
The modern world is largely immune to the primal dangers that plagued our ancestors—attacks by wild animals are rare; few of us will ever walk […]
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Make Caramel Lava Cakes With Two Trader Joe’s Products
Nigella Lawson’s Molten Chocolate Chip Cookies got me going. In fact, it would be a bit of an exaggeration to say that her book How […]
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How to Stop Blowing Mulch
Mulch can serve a variety of purposes in a landscaped yard, from helping plants stay hydrated to weed control. But if you live in a […]
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Here’s How You Should React to Road Rage
When someone goes on a road rage, everyone loses, including other drivers. It can be frustrating to see (and possibly hear) someone get so angry […]
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How to Tell Which Animal Is Burrowing in Your Yard
Let’s say you go outside one morning and find that someone – or something – is digging holes in search of a buried treasure (albeit […]
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Why Pillows Turn Yellow and How to Clean Them
While we know that human bodies, including our own, can be gross at times, we’d rather not be reminded of this. So when you change […]
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How to Distill Water at Home
While it’s easy to find distilled water in stores, if you find yourself in a situation where you need (or want to) make it at […]
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Clever Ways to Show Off Your Plants Without a Pot
Whether you’ve been houseplanting during the pandemic or have long been a fan of their ability to spice up your living space, you’ve likely amassed […]
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You Must Compost Your Body After Death
One day you will die. The end of your life is approaching and you may not know how, when or why it will happen, but […]
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You Deserve a Second Serve
I wish I knew how to truly enjoy things and prolong the enjoyment, especially when it comes to things that fall under the Food and […]
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6 First Aid Practices You Can Use Yourself in an Emergency
One of my biggest takeaways from first aid and CPR classes is that if you need a medical emergency, do it with a friend. After […]
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Why Graphics Card Prices Are Falling (and How Much They Cost Now)
After months of limited supplies and aggressive scalpers, buying a graphics card or game console is getting easier. They are yet to return to Manufacturer’s […]
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Why You Need to Remove Bird Feeders and Baths Right Now
The idyllic start of any spring morning is waking up to the shining sun and the chirping of birds. Unfortunately, this year you may have […]
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