Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address
A new home has many moving parts. There may seem to be no end to the circulating documents and contacts, from insurance information, mortgage documents […]
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How to Date Your Old High School Crush (and Why You Should)
Dating in high school is hard. You have rampant hormones, an irresistible curiosity (combined with awe) for sex, lots of acne, and a shaky sense […]
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13 Extremely Specific Tips for Preparing for Emergencies
The list of possible catastrophes is endless. At least that’s what my anxiety tells me. Like many of you, I tend to imagine myself in […]
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Why You Should Wet Drywall Sanding
If you own a home of any kind, you’re familiar with how expensive any repair or remodel can be, which is why many homeowners try […]
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Why You Have Night Sweats (and What You Can Do About It)
We all deserve a good night’s sleep, so it’s frustrating when sweating prevents us from getting the rest we need. If you’ve ever woken up […]
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The Five Easiest Ways to Make a Full Backup of Your Mac
Nobody wants to be the person who accidentally spills coffee on their MacBook and loses all their data. The laptop can be easily replaced, but […]
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These Advanced Stretching Techniques Can Really Make You More Flexible
If you’ve been following my stretching journey , this is the part where it starts to get interesting. After establishing the regimen, I began to […]
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You Can Beat the Eggs in a Pot of Boiling Water
A wise man once said, “Eggs are nature’s cooking school in a shell, a way to learn everything you need to know to be a […]
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Why You Should Really Go to a High School Reunion
Receiving an invitation to a high school reunion can be emotionally challenging, to say the least. Here’s proof that you’re getting old (and fast!), as […]
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How to Attend a Seder for a Non-Jew
This Friday and Saturday marks the beginning of Pesach, an eight-day holiday commemorating the escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Its beginning is celebrated […]
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14 Surprising Household Uses for Nail Polish Remover
Mmm, nail polish remover. This sweet-smelling elixir – wait, I’m sorry. I was sniffing nail polish remover and passed out for a minute. We all […]
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Why Your New IPhone Scratches More Than Your Old One
My iPhone display is in disarray . Some of this mess makes sense: I expect cuts and scratches on the screen when my iPhone, say, […]
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Ways to Get the Last Piece of Lotion From the Bottle in the Ranking
In an era of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, the list of things that were once considered “first world” problems is getting shorter by the […]
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Skip the Devil in the Eggs This Easter
If there’s one thing I don’t support, it’s the slander of stuffed eggs. This is the perfect little hand snack. Kitsch but not useless, small […]
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How to Keep Flowers From Fading for As Long As Possible
It always warms my heart when you receive a bouquet of flowers. This is a frequent occurrence for me because of my many suitors. At […]
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13 Unique Family Vacation Spots, Not Just Theme Parks
Summer is fast approaching and your family is probably itching to go on a trip somewhere. While it’s easy to say “Fuck it all and […]
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The Best Gardening Tools for Those With Back Pain
The gardening season is full of hope: fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers and a sense of accomplishment. But it can also be a literal neck (and […]
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How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit Without Doing Math
I consider myself reasonably well versed in metric units. I know that 20 kilograms is 44 pounds (double and add 10%) and 5 kilometers is […]
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The Difference Between Post- and Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccines (and When You Need Them)
If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have heard of the Capitol Hill fox that bit a total of nine people , including […]
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The Right Way to Repaint Outdoor Furniture (so You Don’t Have to Replace It)
You need comfortable patio or deck furniture if you plan on entertaining in warm weather, but due to being exposed to the elements, these items […]
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The Best Gadgets in Case You Get Sick If You Leave Your Pet Alone
Leaving your beloved pet at home alone while you go to work or, worse, on a short trip can be tricky. While we cannot be […]
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The 10 Best Text Adventure Games You Didn’t Know Existed
The news that old-school adventure game pioneers Roberta and Ken Williams are returning to gaming after 25 years with a VR version of the classic […]
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How Do Astronauts Shit in Space?
A ton of space-related news dominates the headlines right now. Billionaires are in the space race, celebrities are flying rockets, and the government has just […]
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Actual Difference Between Half, 3/4 and Full Bathroom
Property listings sound like they should be fairly simple, but if you’re not familiar with the terminology and acronyms, they might seem like they’re written […]
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How to Create a “bee Lawn” (and Why You Should Do It)
Traditional lawns — like the ones that require you to dig up a piece of land, kill off any plants, and then plant and grow […]
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You Will Need to Plan Your Vacation for This “brutally Hot” Summer
Last year, people had high hopes for what was supposed to be Hot Wax Summer, but nothing came of it. In truth, we have no […]
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How to Get Rid of Weeds Growing Through Cracks in the Sidewalk
When we first learned about plants in school, they seemed so simple: make sure they have enough soil, sunlight, and water, and they will grow. […]
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Stop Using Your Washing Machine As a Basket
As our name suggests, if there’s a way to make life easier or reduce the time we spend doing things we’d rather not do, we’re […]
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These Are the Best Cities in the US to Visit With Your Dog
After spending two years at home with your dog longer than ever before, there’s a good chance you’ve bonded with her even more. So when […]
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Jump Into Spring With Backyard Smash
Sometimes in the morning I don’t have to look out the window to know it’s going to be a lousy day. Grayness can be felt […]
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How Much Money Can You Really Save by Turning Off Your Appliances?
You obviously know that turning off lights and electronics is one way to reduce your electricity consumption and, as a result, money. But what about […]
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The Best Way to Answer the Question “Tell Me About a Mistake You Made” During an Interview
Most of them had to deal with the dreaded “Tell me about a time you made a mistake” question during a job interview. And while […]
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Do Opposites Attract More?
No dating cliche has endured quite like the infamous belief that “opposites attract.” Clichés are often based on some kind of truth, and although this […]
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How to Use SMS Automatically When RCS or IMessage Is Not Working
iMessage has revolutionized text messaging for iPhone users. He replaced SMS with a new, better and faster protocol. Now Android is trying to do the […]
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Your Apple Watch Just Needs a New Battery
Apple Watches are impressive little computers, but they don’t last forever. After enough time, the battery starts to drain, which can make it impossible for […]
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One Extra Thing You Should Always Buy From McDonald’s
People tend to use meal planning as an attempt to gain control over their diet and budget. They usually have a goal to “eat better” […]
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How to Restore an Old Deck Without Going Broke
The terrace can become an extension of your living space during the warmer months, a second living room for meetings or a quiet retreat where […]
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How Many Calories Do You Actually Burn During Sex?
Can anything spice up hay riding more than worrying about how many calories you’re burning while doing it? Impossible, right? So, let’s take a look […]
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Why You Should Buy the Dumbest TV You Can Find
Watching TV used to be pretty easy. Once upon a time there were about seven channels, and they could be obtained by fiddling with the […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Adults Out of Touch With Reality: What Is “bullshit”?
This week’s exploration of the underside of youth culture takes us into surreal and frightening imaginary spaces and invites us to have a heart-to-heart with […]
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