How to Care for High Humidity Indoor Plants Without Killing Them
One of the toughest challenges with indoor plants is trying to keep different plants alive in the same climate (in your home) that are found […]
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Oculus Quest 2 Accessories You Need (and Some You Definitely Don’t Need)
If you deploy your Oculus VR gear this holiday season, I have no doubt that you will become just like me: fully committed to a […]
Continue reading »Why It’s Smart to Be 10 Years Behind in Games
2011; Bethesda released Skyrim , Nintendo released two Zelda games, and Valve released Portal 2 . Overall, it has been a fantastic year for gaming. […]
Continue reading »16 Most Common Fitness Myths We Shattered in 2021
Here at Lifehacker, we pride ourselves on telling you the real truth about health and fitness – and reserve all the bullshit behind us. Unfortunately, […]
Continue reading »Avoid Renovations That Could Damage the Value of Your Home
People buy and move into new homes (well, new ones for them) for a variety of reasons. And it’s one thing if the idea is […]
Continue reading »Never Donate These Books to Small Free Libraries (or Anywhere Else)
If your personal library has long outgrown the bookshelves in your home, it’s probably time to cut back on your items. Donating old books to […]
Continue reading »Never Charge a Device That Has Just Been Below Freezing
Our devices often end up in freezing temperatures. Maybe you’re skiing and taking your iPhone with you; maybe you ordered a brand new tablet for […]
Continue reading »11 Lessons My Grill Taught Me in 2021
Buying a Weber Kettle Charcoal Grill is one of the best decisions I have made in 2021. Until this year, I had been wary of […]
Continue reading »How to Remove Rust Stains With Things You Already Have in Your Home
Rust can form on some types of metal, but it can damage others as well. Its characteristic deep reddish brown color readily bleeds into other […]
Continue reading »Turn Leftover Holiday Cheeseball Into Sticky Macaroni and Cheese
On a cold winter night in 2017, a friend brought a 20oz cheese ball topped with walnuts and bacon to my Christmas party. This was […]
Continue reading »How to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper for the Holidays
The stockings were hung, gifts were wrapped and then unwrapped, and the gift-giving portion of the holiday season came to an end. But when you […]
Continue reading »How to Add More Natural Light to Your Home Without Resorting to It
The days are officially getting longer, but there is still a dark winter season ahead. And while there is nothing we can do about making […]
Continue reading »What to Buy (and What to Avoid) in Post-Christmas Sales
Traditionally, retail stores can get big discounts on items left over from the holiday shopping season about a week after Christmas. Stores were eager to […]
Continue reading »15 First Things to Cook in a New Deep Fryer
This year was in many ways like a repetition of what came before it. Covid still exists, our healthcare system still sucks, and eating in […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With the Most Common Holiday Food Stains
All the excitement associated with opening gifts, spending time with friends and family, and being able to eat special foods that may only be available […]
Continue reading »Holidays Returns Are Different This Year
With widespread shipping issues and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic (again), the 2021 holiday shopping season was not without its challenges. Online retailers have […]
Continue reading »How to Take Decent Holiday Photos Without Forcing Anyone to Wear Matching Pajamas
The proliferation of the Omicron variant may have made your vacation plans difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the holiday photos you want […]
Continue reading »How to Answer Your Family’s Annual Holiday Inquisition on Why You Don’t Have Children
In a sketch of the final episode of Saturday Night Live, a pair of mature women (played by Edie Bryant and Kate McKinnon) filmed a […]
Continue reading »The First 8 Things You Should Do With Your New Apple Watch
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new Apple Watch. Apple’s popular wearable device is a great sequel to your iPhone, packed with features that span […]
Continue reading »How to Know If Products From EBay, Amazon and Facebook Have Been Stolen
Long before the seemingly endless pandemic began, the convenience of online shopping was hard to resist. But while buying something directly from a reputable retailer […]
Continue reading »12 Most Underrated IPhone Features According to Reddit
Sure, everyone and their mother have an iPhone, but that doesn’t mean the entire experience is overrated. On the contrary, in fact; iOS has many […]
Continue reading »Last Minute Gift Ideas If Pharmacy Is Your Only Outlet
So so so. The hour is close and you need a last minute present. It’s too late for even the fastest online delivery, and the […]
Continue reading »How to Track Down Santa on His Annual Trip South, We Really Mean Chase His Ass
So, your long-awaited vacation trip to visit family or friends has been canceled – for the second year in a row. It occurred to you […]
Continue reading »How to Get Live Subtitles on FaceTime Calls
Ever wanted live subtitles on your FaceTime calls? Navi , a companion app to FaceTime, lets you add it to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. […]
Continue reading »Pretend You Really Care About Christmas With “The Flip”
I hate to brag, but one of the best things about being estranged from most of my family (aside from self-preservation) is that I don’t […]
Continue reading »Use the Good, Better, Better System for Less Stressful Workouts on Vacation
The vacation season can be busy, especially if you are traveling, hosting, or in charge of all of your Christmas shopping. On the one hand, […]
Continue reading »The True History of Festivals
Festivus, sometimes referred to as “Seinfeld Festival,” is an annual December 23rd parody festival that was invented for The Strike, an episode of the 1997 […]
Continue reading »9 Useful Features for Anyone Who Takes Screenshots on Their IPhone
The screenshot tool built into your iPhone has some interesting tricks. You can do much more, from turning wavy hand-drawn lines into perfectly symmetrical shapes, […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You’re Out of Wrapping Paper and Other Helpful Last-Minute Holiday Tips
The holidays are coming up, and we can all use several ways to simplify the madness. A few tricks you’ve probably never thought of before […]
Continue reading »These Are the Tools You Will Need in Case of Earthquake, Flood or Forest Fire.
Different regions of the United States are prone to different types of natural disasters. While you may already have a basic first aid kit of […]
Continue reading »Do You Need a Double Height Monitor?
This week LG announced a new monitor with an unusual look that could create a new segment of the monitor market. Or it could be […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Record Your Mac’s Screen to Capture a Wild Moment
Maybe you want to walk someone through an app, show your parents how to use a website, or capture a wild moment during a video […]
Continue reading »How to Choose Between Rip, Cross and Combination Knives for Your Woodworking Project
Saw blades come in many different types, and knowing the difference will save you time and additional trips to the hardware store. Using the correct […]
Continue reading »Tool Libraries Are the Smartest Way to Save Money on DIY Projects
Whether you’re renovating a home or building projects with your own hands, the cost of the tools can be prohibitive. That’s when a tool library […]
Continue reading »How to Actually Step Back From Work on Holidays
The holiday season is a special time of year when you can relax, spend time with your family and … answer emails from your boss […]
Continue reading »The Best Cream Cheese Substitutes for Your Holiday Recipes During Shortages
We’ve all tackled our fair share of hurdles in 2021, but it got to the point where even your holiday menu requires some gymnastics from […]
Continue reading »How to Watch the Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (and Why It Matters)
Astronomers, scientists and space lovers around the world are nervously nail-biting this holiday season due to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on […]
Continue reading »17 Jumping Rope Tricks You Can Learn From Easy to Hard
The Jump Rope is a simple, portable tool that allows you to do cardio workouts in tight spaces. But if you are bored with jumping […]
Continue reading »What Does “proper Ventilation” Mean for Your Home?
When talking about ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among people in your own home, public health experts often mention the importance of […]
Continue reading »Parents, Take the Holiday Pressure Off Yourself Now
Let me start by saying that I have three children, which is too many. I was raised by an old southern housewife who accompanied every […]
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