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8 Shows to Watch When You Need Cleaning Inspiration

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Linens pile up? Dishes in the sink? You may feel like you have too much cleaning to relax, but why don’t you turn on the […]

Cleaning

Your Green Bubble Texts Can Also Be Redirected to Your Mac

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Putting your iPhone’s Messages app on your Mac and/or iPad was a great move by Apple. Whether you’re on a Mac or watching Netflix on […]

Apple

Stop Cleaning Your Granite This Way

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

In the wide world of cleaning products, many of them are versatile, but even the most versatile products are not suitable for cleaning granite. You […]

Cleaning

In Fact, I Have a Better Way to Make Viral Coffee Box Cakes.

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Part of getting older is watching the younger generation “discover” what you’ve known for years. It happens most often with music, movies, and fashion—I’ll never […]

Cooking

Our Founding Fathers Wish You Had These Beautiful Pots and Pans.

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

When we think of President’s Day deals, TVs, mattresses, and furniture probably come to mind first, but if you’re looking for new pots and pans, […]

Deals

Morning Workouts on an Empty Stomach Are Not a Means to Burn Fat

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

I did morning cardio on an empty stomach and I understand why this is necessary. It’s like such a virtuous act: you make yourself suffer, […]

Fitness

Not All Cloud Products Are the Same

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

I had mixed feelings after looking at different photos and recipes for cloud bread, a food that has become quite popular on TikTok. One of […]

Cooking

All the Different Savings Accounts You Need

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

You have basic checking and savings accounts—besides that, how can different types of accounts serve your savings goals? What’s the smartest way to hide your […]

Money

RIP Internet Explorer, 1995–2023

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Official: Internet Explorer is dead. Microsoft confirmed this Tuesday by updating the Internet Explorer Desktop App Support page : “The legacy, unsupported Internet Explorer 11 […]

Computing

How to Deal With an Emotionally Immature Parent

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

It’s hard for old parents. Whether it’s incessant requests for IT support, aggressive questions about your personal life, or unsolicited speculation about your health, the […]

Relationships

How to Avoid Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

We all probably still remember the (bad) news from last December: a Consumer Reports investigation found that 23 out of 28 dark chocolates from different […]

Nutrition

9 Food Labels That Don’t Mean What You Think

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Admit it: you don’t pay much attention to the labels on the products you buy. If it says “natural” on the package and it’s mostly […]

Nutrition

“Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and 11 Other Horror Films Based on Children’s Characters

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

I’m sure Winnie the Pooh creator A. A. Milne’s estate isn’t thrilled about it, but Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is opening this weekend […]

Streaming

15 Ways to Make the Best Breakfast Sandwich

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

The bankrupt Wall Street Journal posted its way into the debate yesterday morning, suggesting that people hit hard by inflation could save money by skipping […]

Cooking

How to Relieve Parental Health Worries Post-Pandemic

Posted on February 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

You hear your child coughing as you walk downstairs to breakfast, and mental calculations begin: was it a one-time cough or a legitimate symptom? Should […]

Parenting

Put Fancy Cheese on Some Graham Crackers

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

“I was about to make a witty joke about putting cheese on graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of […]

Cooking

Bless Your Potato With Bacon Sauce

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

French fries, potato tortillas, and even the humble baked potato love to be garnished with a special sauce appropriate for the occasion. Ketchup, mayonnaise, or […]

Cooking

What Is Marburg Virus (and How Much Should I Worry About It)?

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

The World Health Organization recently met to discuss the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea in Africa. The virus is associated with Ebola and has […]

Science

Now Is the Best Time to Register With Costco

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

We’ve already calculated and determined that a $60 Costco Gold Star membership costs money , but it’s an even better deal when you get paid […]

Deals

Repairs That Your Landlord Is Not Really Responsible For

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

There are many laws that govern your rights when renting a home , but landlords are also pretty well protected. You may think that everything […]

Lodge

15 Smartest Ways to Use Zip Ties at Home

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

The hallmark of a truly great invention is a long list of off-label uses. These items serve a specific purpose effectively, but they can also […]

Home

“General Delivery” Is Almost As Good As a Mailbox

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

In today’s world, it’s hard to do anything without a legal permanent address, a fact you may never realize if you happen to never be […]

Life in General

Nissan Recalls 400,000 Old Cars Due to Airbag Problems

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Nissan has recalled 404,690 older pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans due to potential safety issues with their airbags. A report from the National Highway Traffic […]

Recalls

Your Android Phone Can Run Much Faster

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you’re not happy with Android’s response on your phone, you don’t have to update it – instead, you can do something to make any […]

Android

9 Traditional Treats for Fat Tuesday (and All Other Fat Days Too)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday are fast approaching, and whether or not you plan to observe the Christian season of Lent afterward, there are plenty […]

Cooking

All the Ways You Can Use Bartenders Friend (but Not Like This)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Let’s talk about Bar Keepers Friend , an inexpensive canned acid cleaning powder that’s over 100 years old. During this time, people have found many […]

Cleaning

How to Cancel Your Subscription Online, Even If the Company Doesn’t Want It

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Most services are easy to sign up for. You enter some information, credit card numbers and shazam! A subscription is born. The reverse is not […]

Hacks

How Often Do You Really Need to Change Your Mop, Sponges, and Other Cleaning Products?

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Cleaning products don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often they need to be cleaned or replaced. Let’s take a look […]

Cleaning

How to Delete Spam Calendars From Your IPhone

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

If your iPhone starts showing random calendar events saying “Your iPhone is HACKED”, you may be subscribed to a spam calendar. While it’s intimidating, you […]

Apple

This Link Exchange App Is Better Than AirDrop

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

AirDrop is one of the most compelling reasons to invest in the Apple ecosystem. When it works, it’s an easy way to send links and […]

Apple

Music Makes Your Toughest Video Games Even Harder

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Each part of the video game is designed to evoke certain reactions in the players. The user interface, level design, and most importantly, the soundtrack […]

Gaming

Do Not Preheat the Oven Before Cooking Chicken Thighs

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Preheating the oven is, for the most part, a scam. Unless you’re baking a recipe that includes some kind of baking powder , you’re wasting […]

Cooking

The 9 Most Dangerous Driving Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

When we go on a trip, we always hope that it will be uneventful, there will not be too many traffic jams and we will […]

Safety

The 10 Biggest Fees (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Processing fee. Service fee. Hidden payments. Things have never been so expensive , and adding an inexplicable fee to laundry is like rubbing salt in […]

Money

You Can Succumb to the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Not Even Know It.

Posted on February 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

We all have so-called ” cognitive biases “. These mental blind spots affect how we perceive the world, ourselves, and the decisions we make. The […]

Life in General

Make This Cheap Pasta Sauce With Brown Butter and Tomato Paste

Posted on February 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Whenever my boyfriend asks me if I’d like to “make the sauce”, the implication is that it will be an activity. “Sauce” is not a […]

Cooking

The 11 Biggest Super Bowl Movie Trailers (and What to Watch Before They Premiere)

Posted on February 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

A 30-second Super Bowl commercial will set you back somewhere in the $6 million to $7 million range, and that’s just for airtime . You […]

Entertainment

TikTokers Are Flashing These Hyundai and Kia Cars

Posted on February 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

A trend that started last summer, and possibly related to the TikTok challenge , is teaching people how to easily connect Kia and Hyundai vehicles […]

Safety