How to Clean Discolored Vent Caps With Hydrogen Peroxide
There is a difference between dirt and discoloration, and plastic vent caps can be both. While air vent covers are made of metal in many […]
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How to Set Boundaries With a Friend Who Treats You Like Their Therapist
One of the benefits of being friends is to have someone you can trust, share your news (good and bad), and seek support. But sometimes […]
Continue reading »Use This Map to Plan Your Fall Foliage Trip Before Everything Is Booked
So, for the second year in a row, you had to cancel your summer vacation due to a pandemic. For a while this year looked […]
Continue reading »Why Do You Have Snakes in Your Yard and How to Protect the Evil From Them
People tend to have strong opinions about snakes – usually they either find them fascinating (in some cases enough to keep one as a pet) […]
Continue reading »How to Volunteer to Host Afghan Refugees on Airbnb, Even If You’re Not the Host
In the two weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, about 105,000 people have been evacuated using one of the largest […]
Continue reading »How to Show the Mouse Cursor on MacOS Screenshots
There are many ways to take beautiful screenshots on your Mac, but there is one catch – the default mouse cursor is missing from all […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Apple TV + in September 2021
Although I’ve signed up for Apple TV + for a year now – mainly because my iPhone 12 Mini comes with a year of free […]
Continue reading »How to Play Region-Locked Games on Xbox
Similar to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles, Xbox Series X | The S and its big brother Xbox One do not […]
Continue reading »How to Create a More Welcoming Laundry Area (Because You Deserve It)
When you’re trying to wash, dry, and sort stack after stack of your family’s laundry, an organized and functional workspace can be critical. And yet, […]
Continue reading »Return to the Familiar World Before the Pandemic With a Basket and a Guitar
On Wednesday morning, I got into my rented car and drove from Montreal (where I live) to New York, recently deciding to dive into the […]
Continue reading »How to Change the Default Location for Saving Screenshots on Your Mac (and Why You Need It)
It’s pretty easy to take screenshots with your Mac, but pretty soon you’ll end up with a desktop full of them. This is because the […]
Continue reading »Planting a “cover Crop” This Fall to Protect Your Garden for the Winter
When the season changes and your summer plants disappear, your soil needs some kind of protection from the coming cold weather. Strong winds, cold temperatures, […]
Continue reading »How to Save on Departure and Delivery
Even before the pandemic kept us locked in our homes for weeks, the delivery and take-out business thrived with apps that make it very easy […]
Continue reading »How to Regain Your Autonomy When You’re in the Office
For those who have worked remotely in the past 18 months, moving from home to work can be (or has already been) a challenge. This […]
Continue reading »Inflatable Paddleboards Are Fun With a Catch
We talked about the joys of going out on the water and explored the world of inflatable kayaks (great for kids or casual boating, but […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Be the Laziest Mom (and Why You Should Try It During the Day)
Did you know that National Lazy Mom’s Day has become something special? Most likely not, because you are a mom and are too busy with […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Child Thinks You Are Playing Favorites
I wasn’t entirely surprised when, in the midst of recent disagreements, my 11-year-old son expressed his frustration by telling me that he thought I loved […]
Continue reading »How to Tell If Your Meeting Is Cheating on Someone With You
When we talk about cheating – and we do talk about it a lot – we usually focus on two people in an affected partnership. […]
Continue reading »10 Plants That Will Turn Your Backyard Into a Nature Reserve
You spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning and gardening in a place you like; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation that we […]
Continue reading »Another Good Reason to Use Safari on Your IPhone
We recently talked about how you can hide your browsing history from ad trackers in Safari, which is great, but one of the reasons many […]
Continue reading »How to Play PlayStation Games Not Available in the US
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are popular all over the world, but not all games are available in every country at the same time. There […]
Continue reading »Child Culture Guide for Adults: What’s the Problem With the Milk Crate?
This week, children are discussing whether COVID is falling from milk crates. I know Whitney Houston said, “Children are our future,” but I’m not sure […]
Continue reading »How Not to Mess Around in the Dark When Camping
Next week I will go moose hunting. This will be my first hunt – and my first camping trip since I was a kid – […]
Continue reading »Do Lemons Really Make You Whiter?
There are many tips on how to keep white clothing clean without harsh chemicals. Some suggestions include baking soda, vinegar, and even aspirin – which, […]
Continue reading »Fastest Way to Clear Recent Browsing History in Every Browser
Look, we’re not here to judge or ask questions. You need to clear your recent browsing history – and quickly. Lucky for you, we can […]
Continue reading »Fuck Wallets
The last time I left my apartment with a wallet in my pocket was on March 11, 2020 (guess why). I don’t wear it anymore […]
Continue reading »How to Help Children Find Their Address in an Emergency
If you’ve ever called the emergency services, you know that one of the first things people ask you about – often even before you even […]
Continue reading »What the Hell Are Angel Numbers (and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them)?
There is always some new trend emerging on Instagram or TikTok, which, after further investigation, is not new at all. The number of angels is […]
Continue reading »Always Take Your Knife on Vacation
My grandfather knew what he was doing when he told me to “always carry a pocket knife with me.” Spending the last few weeks of […]
Continue reading »15 HBO Max Originals You Probably Not Watching but Definitely Must Watch
HBO Max is a newcomer to the block among major streamers, but as an extension of the cable network, it immediately produced quality original programming. […]
Continue reading »What Should You Say to Children Instead of Good Job?
We all said that. When our child first climbs a stone wall, spins on a wheel, or brings home less-than-brilliant art, he almost instinctively throws […]
Continue reading »What Is the Difference Between a Third Dose and a COVID Booster?
Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine may be available this fall , depending on what data is available and what decisions are made by government […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Off Location Tracking for Your Google Account
Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, or using a Mac, PC, or Chromebook, Google is likely to become an important part of your digital […]
Continue reading »What’s New at Paramount + September 2021
Poor, poor Paramount Plus. In the Age of Peak Streaming, someone has to be downstairs, and it is definitely you. It’s true that the CBS […]
Continue reading »Plant These Trees for a Fragrant Garden
Trees are a welcome feature for most yards as they provide shade, provide privacy and obviously add greenery. But some trees have a sweet scent, […]
Continue reading »How to Slow Down the Wear and Tear on Your Car so You Can Sell It for More
New cars lose value relative to their purchase price the minute you drive them out of the parking lot. While the exact amount varies by […]
Continue reading »How to Get in-Game Events in Advance by Changing the Date on the Nintendo Switch
There are many reasons to change the Nintendo Switch system clock. Maybe you’re playing with friends in a different time zone and don’t want to […]
Continue reading »Here’s How to Dispose of All Those Empty Bags (Free)
If you have small children, chances are you have several bags at home. While their hassle-free convenience, light weight and compactness make them a parent’s […]
Continue reading »How to Check the Battery Level of All Your Apple Devices With One Widget
Those of us who are fully integrated into the Apple ecosystem have a lot to think about; you can have MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch […]
Continue reading »Get TWO Krispy Kreme Donuts for Free With Vaccine Proof
Rejoice, at least partially vaccinated donut lovers, because Krispy Kreme is doubling down on its free donut program by giving away two donuts to anyone […]
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