How to Thicken Cozy Fall Soups Without Dairy
It’s autumn, or as they like to call it on Twitter, “soup season,” soup season. Soothing noodle soups, hearty beef and vegetables, and succulent creamy […]
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How Much Do You Really Earn Walking Dogs?
As far as part- time jobs go, dog walking sounds like a sweet deal: spend some time with cute puppies, make moves, and get paid. […]
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How to Win Sober October (Even If You Drink a Little)
As you probably guessed from the title, Sober October is an attempt to get people to stop drinking alcohol for a month. It began in […]
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How to Cook Ribs in the Oven Without Special Equipment
Ribs are a “project” dish, or they have such a reputation. Perhaps this is their intimidating appearance: a large pile of bones. Perhaps it’s because […]
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How to Distinguish an Abortion Specialist From a “Crisis Pregnancy Center”
Fake abortion clinics are often easier to find than real abortion clinics. They advertise online with abortion-related search terms and give themselves names and logos […]
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The First Thing to Do When You Have a New Boss
Getting a new boss can be tricky. The person who trained you has most likely left, and someone with limited knowledge of your company, team, […]
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The 13 Best New Products to Stream in October 2022
We’re kicking off the “spooky season” (eye roll) with something that won’t surprise anyone: October means a new set of Halloween-themed horror and entertainment across […]
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Three Ways to Use Puff Pastry Scraps
Puff pastry can turn even the simplest ingredients into a great dish or dessert. Unfortunately, there are always useless leftovers. This precious, all-creamy stuff isn’t […]
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Watch Out for These Signs That Your Home’s Wiring Is Unsafe
A house is not just four walls and a roof – it is a complex system of infrastructure, most of which is hidden (behind these […]
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Throw Away These Recalled Cheeses From Over 20 Popular Brands, FDA Says
Bad news for soft cheese lovers: Brie and camembert products from more than 20 brands sold in the United States and Mexico are part of […]
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Use This TikTok Hack to Stop Accidental Windows Restarts
It’s frustrating when our computers do things we don’t expect them to (looking at you, sudden software updates). However, the only thing that’s more annoying […]
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7 Deadly Sins of Learning to Play the Guitar
There has never been a better time to learn how to play the guitar than now. The amount of free (or practically free) guitar resources […]
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For Best Sautéed Mushrooms, Boil Them First.
Everyone knows that moisture is the enemy of the Maillard reaction , which makes it difficult to brown ingredients that release water during cooking. But […]
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Your Child’s Short Attention Span Actually Helps Them Learn.
A child’s short attention span can be something special. One moment they’re playing with their train, the next moment they’re spinning in circles, and now […]
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How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Fights With Your Partner Using Text Messages
Communication is the key to a strong relationship, but does it matter how it happens? While sharing your thoughts and emotions with a partner via […]
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How to Clean Brushes and Paint Rollers (so They Can Be Reused)
When you’re done painting a room, furniture, or other project, the last thing you want to do is clean up the mess you’ve made. But […]
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The Difference Between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market (and How to Capitalize on Both)
Knowing when to buy or sell a house is tricky. Of course, certain periods of time are referred to as either a “buyer’s market” or […]
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You Can Use an Oven Cleaner to Clean Wood Furniture.
TikTok and Instagram are brimming with DIY tutorial videos and furniture flips that make it look quick and easy to turn second-hand items into high-end […]
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How to Make a Freeloader Dog Work From Home
While many dogs today enjoy a fairly carefree life of belly scratching, daytime naps and treats galore, this was not necessarily the case in previous […]
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How (and When) to Harvest a Pumpkin
This time of year, pumpkins are everywhere—perhaps even in your own garden. At this point, you’ve probably picked and trimmed the other fruits, vegetables, and […]
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What Is Heel and Toe Sag and Does It Matter to Runners?
We’ve written before about why people shouldn’t overvalue their running shoes . At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoes can […]
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What Parents Need to Know About Enterovirus D68
The CDC recently issued an alert to healthcare professionals about enterovirus D68, which has been found in children hospitalized with severe respiratory illness. This virus […]
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Why You Should See a Therapist Even If You “Don’t Need One”
Although the stigma associated with mental health and therapy is disappearing , it still exists. Many people think of therapy as something you only turn […]
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How to Launder Dirty Money
If you’re like me, you’ve gone through Money Laundering 101 on popular shows like Ozark and Breaking Bad . Money laundering, of course, does not […]
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Stop Sharing Tinder Screenshots Online, Monsters!
“There is a privacy problem on the Internet” – this statement is unlikely to shock you. But just because we’ve all lost a lot of […]
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Cardamom – the New Cinnamon
Cardamom deserves more love as a seasoning for baking. It is unique yet versatile, warming and rich, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. While […]
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The 19 Best JRPGs You Can Play on Modern Consoles
Working on my book Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and the rise of JRPGs in the West took me back […]
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How Many Cups of Coffee Should You Drink a Day, According to Science
A study now in the news claims that people who drink two to three cups of coffee a day live longer than those who avoid […]
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How to Make Your Own Concrete Tile (and Why You Might Want To)
For building patios, steps, or walkways, concrete tile can be an affordable option, and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making […]
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The 25 Most Gay Straight Movies Ever Made
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts nearly two decades ago, and across the US back in 2015, but somehow Brothers , which premieres this weekend, […]
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9 Best Festivals and Events Around the World in October
If you’re looking to have an iconic October vacation – and you’re not planning on centering it around Oktoberfest – we’ve got ideas that span […]
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Your Hot Oatmeal Needs Frozen Berries
Weekday breakfasts must meet three basic criteria to be considered “good”. They should be easy and quick to make, satisfying enough to last until dinner, […]
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No One Is Luring Kids With “rainbow Fentanyl”
On August 30, the DEA alerted parents of America to an “emerging trend” of colored fentanyl pills. According to DEA Administrator Ann Milgram, the color […]
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16 Running Myths That Are Holding You Back
There are a lot of things to think about when you think about running: your pace, your shoes, are you stretching and strength training enough, […]
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Make Ultra Soft Oatmeal Cookies
The quest for tender cookies always starts the same way—mixing butter, flour, and liquid—and yet can end up differently. Apart from the sometimes dry, crunchy […]
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When to Use a Legal App (and When to Hire a Real Lawyer)
We are definitely living in the future. Smartphones and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have given the average citizen access to […]
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Expensive Credit Cards That Don’t Seem Worth It, but They
There are many expensive credit cards on the market these days: some of them have an annual fee that can be as high as $500, […]
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The Best Way to Cook the Last Bite of Summer Corn on the Grill
Haters will say that grilling season is coming to an end, but autumn is actually my favorite time to grill because standing in the hot […]
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How to Fix a Stuck PS5 Disc
If you’ve spent an extra $100 on a PS5 with a disc, you don’t want a stuck CD turning it into an overpriced digital model. […]
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Your Cocktail Needs Meringue
There are a bewildering number of ways to spice up a cocktail: an egg white effervescent blend, a cabernet flow, painting your face with Angostura […]
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