Two Ways to Make Umeboshi, the Pickled Plum You’ll Want to Add to Everything
There are two reasons to make umeboshi, sour pickled plums that darken the longer you store them. The plums themselves are there, but you’ll also […]
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The Best (and Worst) Time to Send Email
Whether you’re trying to get someone to respond a third time, or sending out an important piece of potential job correspondence , when you send […]
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How to Know If a Weed Dispensary Is Legal
While cannabis may be legal in some form in 40 states, legality is a relative term, as federal legalization is not yet the law of […]
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It’s Time to Cancel Max and Sign up for the Criterion Channel
Since taking over as head of Warner Bros. Discovery in mid-2022, David Zaslav succeeded in undermining his brand’s reputation among film lovers as quickly as […]
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The Easiest Way to Fix a Carpet With a Damaged Latex Backing
The latex rubber that forms the backing of many rugs is designed to grip the floor and prevent the carpet from slipping until it begins […]
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How to Sign up for an Amazon Prime Credit Card
Prime Day 2023 is just around the corner. This year it falls on Tuesday 11 July and Wednesday 12 July. And if you buy an […]
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Pizza Your Oatmeal Immediately
For veteran readers, you know we’re big fans of savory oatmeal here at Skillet at the moment. Bring eggs, meatballs, and monosodium glutamate, please. And […]
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These 12x Digital Camera Binoculars Are on Sale at 50% Off Right Now
Binoculars are great for bird watching and sightseeing, but what if you could also record or photograph everything you see through it? That’s what you […]
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Why You Should Never Buy a New Car
If you’re wondering how to afford housing, health care, and life’s necessities, you’ll probably be happy to hear about new financial tips to help you […]
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How to Avoid Two Types of Explosive Diarrhea
If you’re a fan of explosive diarrhea, summer is a great time to catch it. Between cryptosporidiosis , which can survive in chlorinated pools, and […]
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This Portable Monitor Is on Sale for $129.99 Right Now
Many smartphones can be connected to other monitors, but carrying a full-size monitor around is not always practical. If you want something that combines the […]
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Pork Thread – an Excellent Pork Side Dish
If you were an “adventurous” eater in the early to mid-2000s, you’ve probably had your fill of bacon, or at the very least, tired of […]
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Coat Summer Corn With Avocado Skins
There were a lot of backyard barbecues and grills in the park last weekend. While others focused on making flag cakes and connecting with family, […]
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Get the First Generation IPad Air With Beats Flex Headphones and More for Less Than $100
Whether you’re looking for a portable streaming device for a friend on the road, or a functional and affordable iPad for a young student, the […]
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Get to Know Kohlrabi With Three Easy Recipes
The grocery section has a section where curious foods live, full of gnarled root vegetables and endless greens. I have a mission to try them […]
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Best Early Prime Day Deals on Headphones
Whether you’re looking for a new set of headphones – from kids to gaming or everyday headphones – you won’t have to wait for Prime […]
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Best Early Prime Days Deals on Amazon Echo Devices
As with any Prime Day deal, you can expect Amazon devices to get the biggest discounts (think: Fire TV Sticks , Fire TV Cube , […]
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The Best Early Prime Day Deals for Your Dog or Cat
Amazon has early Prime Day deals, and for those with dogs or cats, we’ve rounded up some of the best early Prime Day deals for […]
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This Is the Best Kindle Deal for Early Prime Day
The two-day Amazon Prime Day 2023 event officially kicks off on July 11, when you can expect discounts on all kinds of products, but the […]
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Top Five Alternatives to Twitter
Twitter is going to hell. Since Elon Musk took over the platform last October, he has made too many questionable decisions to list here, but […]
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How to Prevent Mosquitoes From Breeding in Your Yard
Mosquitoes need standing water to breed. Their kids start out as little worm-like creatures that breathe through their asses and eat algae and bacteria until […]
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Why Every Newborn Needs a Vitamin K Shot
The birth of a child is a troubled time, even under the most ideal circumstances. In the first hours after birth, doctors will take a […]
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Make These Cold Soups All Summer Long
It’s a special time of the year when 10am greets you with 84°F and 79% humidity, at least here in New York. There is nothing […]
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6 Smart Ways to Use Glow Paint (and 3 Not-so-Smart Ones)
From the discovery of fire to the invention of car headlights so bright they almost vaporize everything in their path, human history has always been […]
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Your Kitchen Needs a Cup Full of Baby Spoons
Historically, I rarely go around children or people who have children, so I rarely think about or buy children’s things. But now my sister has […]
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This TruRelief Massage Gun Is on Sale at 90% Off Right Now
The truRelief Impact Therapy Impact Massage Gun is an electric pulse massager that is on sale for just $29.97 (reg. $299) through July 14th. While […]
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The Five Laziest Ways to Compost
Composting is a great way to get free fertilizer for your garden. If you’re new to composting, the idea is simple : you use clippings, […]
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Six Places You Should Never Use WD-40
WD-40 is a useful, versatile lubricant, but it is also a solvent and should never be used in some cases. WD-40 does not have the […]
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Best Early Prime Day Deals on Instruments
Tools are notoriously expensive, so taking advantage of great deals when available is always a good way to save money on your current and future […]
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This Adobe Creative Cloud Certification Course Is Now 80% Off
Owning Adobe Creative Cloud is one thing, but navigating its features is another. If you want to unlock the full potential of Adobe Creative Cloud, […]
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Best Early Prime Day Deals for Gardeners
Gardening and landscaping sometimes require expensive tools and equipment. If you have a few summer projects to check off your list, you can find great […]
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10 Conspiracy Theory Podcasts You Don’t Want to Listen To
Question dropouts, Deep State campaigns, 9/11 intelligence failures, cryptic internet videos and stories from the fringes: being an American means being constantly bombarded with new […]
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This EcoFlow Delta Portable Power Plant Is Now $600 Discounted
Anyone can carry around a backup battery to recharge their phone, but what if you’re looking for a battery-powered generator that can power just about […]
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Eight Ways to Make a Do-It-Yourself Tool on the Spot
As simple as a DIY home renovation or project may seem at first, there are times when you realize you don’t have the one tool […]
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The Difference Between a Good and a Bad Follower at Work
Submission, often referred to as “the other side of leadership,” is an important factor in career success. It means finding value in someone else’s vision, […]
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The Easiest Way to Make a Cocktail Without a Bar Spoon
Cocktails have gone out of fashion with flaming garnishes and steaming caps, but you can still explore the world of fancy drinks at home without […]
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Dashi Is the Best Base for Summer Soups
We talk a lot about broth here on Lifehacker, and we’re fans of a certain brand of broth everywhere. What we rarely talk about is […]
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The Difference Between Native and Neonatal Plants and Why It Matters
For various reasons, including the impact on the environment, there has been a greater focus in horticulture over the past few years on growing native […]
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Why Is Your Smoke Detector Still Beeping With New Batteries
Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors perform an important, potentially life-saving function and should be located in every home. In addition to putting them in the […]
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Store Tools With Uncooked Rice so They Don’t Rust.
Given that the places where we usually store our tools, such as basements, garages, and sheds, are often a bit damp, it’s no surprise that […]
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