The Case Against the 5K Sofa (and What to Try Instead)
The 5K Sofa program made a lot of people start running. It starts out in the light, has a structure that’s easy to adhere to, […]
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How to Turn Kitchen Cabinets Into Open Shelving
If you like the look of open kitchen shelving but don’t like the idea (or cost) of dismantling existing cabinets, you can convert them to […]
Continue reading »Should I Break up With My Annoying (but Longtime) Friend?
Not all advice needs to be professional. Sometimes your problems deserve honest honesty on the part of a dude who has nothing but a computer […]
Continue reading »How to Take the Perfect Instagram Photo
Why does it seem that all of you who signed in Instagram, know exactly how to pose and find your light, to get the best […]
Continue reading »You Can Make Your Own Corn Milk (and Cook With It)
If you know me, you know that I really love corn. This year I grew my corn for the first time, and although it is […]
Continue reading »How to Prevent Autoplaying Videos All Over the Internet
Generally speaking, autoplaying videos is annoying. On social media, they can pull you in, and the next thing you know, you’ll spend an hour watching […]
Continue reading »How to Save Seeds for Planting Next Year
The end of the warmer months can be depressing for the avid gardener. Fortunately, seeds from past flowers offer hope for future plantings. But seeds […]
Continue reading »What Simone Biles Can Teach Our Children About Mental Health
If our kids are old enough to watch the Olympics with us, chances are they’ve already seen a fair amount of coverage and reactions – […]
Continue reading »How to Remodel Your Kitchen in the Cheapest Way
A full scale kitchen renovation can take months of labor and tens of thousands of dollars or more. But giving your kitchen a little refresh […]
Continue reading »Don’t Buy Bundt Pot, Make Your Own
If you’re the type of person who loves to bake from time to time, the Bundt Frying Pan is one of those kitchen items that […]
Continue reading »Children Don’t Always Need to Share
My 2-year-old son started crying a few minutes after my oldest son opened his birthday presents. He wanted to play with his brother’s newest toys […]
Continue reading »How to Talk to a Real Person on Your Airline
Have you tried talking to an airline support representative lately? A complete storm of post-pandemic demand, scheduling changes and staff shortages has resulted in frustrated […]
Continue reading »You’ve Probably Overcooked Corn
Hey it is me, your friendly internet corn consultant, have to tell you that you are probably digesting corn on the cob. If you’ve been […]
Continue reading »What Is Unloading and When Do You Need It?
Even among professional athletes, nobody trains 100% every week. There is time to rest and recover, often for a week or more, and you and […]
Continue reading »Appear in the Next Virtual Meeting As a Pixar Character
Look, we’ve all spent way too much time on video calls over the past year or so, but we’re sticking to our best to keep […]
Continue reading »Welcome to Cold Borsch Summer
Sweat season is approaching us again, and unfortunately, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon . Turning on the stove can be a factor, but let’s […]
Continue reading »When Can You Refuse to Buy a House Without Losing Your Makings?
Can you opt out of an accepted signed offer to buy a home? After all, many things can happen during the close of any sale […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Eat Cheap, Healthy and Lazy, According to Reddit
When we last visited r / eatcheapandhealthy, we found a treasure trove of cold meals that are full of vegetables and protein and are not […]
Continue reading »Avoid Unnecessary Distractions in IOS 15 With Notification Summary
Each year, Apple adds new features to its iPhone and iPad operating systems to make notifications more manageable . iOS 15 is no different. This […]
Continue reading »20 Most Flawed Movie Theaters Ever
The trailer for Lamb , the upcoming insane horror psychodrama from A24 and directed by Valdimar Johannsson, came out yesterday, and if you’re on social […]
Continue reading »Make Versatile Vegetable Powders From Freeze-Dried Vegetables
I recently loved the various freeze-dried vegetables that you can buy from Trader Joe’s. In terms of texture, this is a lot of fun, especially […]
Continue reading »6 Unexpected Uses of Cooking Spray
If you’ve ever had to reach for a can of cooking spray before beating your morning eggs or pouring cake batter into a skillet, you […]
Continue reading »How Not to Be an Asshole for a Housemaid
There is no doubt that sanitation is an important part of our lives, and if we are lucky we can afford the luxury of outsourcing […]
Continue reading »Make Sure the Spices in Your Pantry Are Part of a Big Review
Variety can be a highlight of life, but you probably don’t want Salmonella in this mix. That’s why it’s worth taking a look at your […]
Continue reading »In Fact, It’s Okay If Your Kids Don’t Bathe As Often.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis made a splash yesterday over the news that splash is clearly not visible in their home. That is, they and […]
Continue reading »5 Ways to Take Long Screenshots on Your IPhone
If you’ve ever caught yourself taking multiple screenshots of one chat to share with someone else in another chat, you’ve probably also been annoyed that […]
Continue reading »How to Load the Dishwasher Correctly
Some people (especially college roommates and colleagues in the office kitchen) think that plates and silverware can be thrown back and forth in the dishwasher, […]
Continue reading »Share Your IPhone’s Photo “Memories” to Stop Reminding You of Things You’d Rather Forget
You probably have thousands of photos stored on your iPhone that document life’s biggest (and smallest) moments, from a memorable beach vacation to yesterday’s dinner. […]
Continue reading »Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day With These Discounts and Gifts
It’s time to reopen your best box of (skin-friendly) wet wipes and stock up on wipes: folks, it’s National Chicken Wing Day 2021. In fact, […]
Continue reading »Why (and How) to Behave Like Someone With an 800+ Credit Rating
Every borrower wants a high credit rating, but what does it take to get a FICO credit rating above 800? A new LendingTree survey offers […]
Continue reading »Old Bay – the Secret to the Perfect Bloody Mary Pickle
At any given moment, there are about 15% pickles in my refrigerator. It might not sound so impressive, but it does mean at least four […]
Continue reading »Many of Us Should Start Wearing Masks Again, According to CDC
The CDC announced today that all students and teachers in K-12 schools must wear masks, whether vaccinated or not. And people who have been vaccinated […]
Continue reading »You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Now
Be sure to install the latest Big Sur updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to fix a dangerous security vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting […]
Continue reading »How to Get Started With Alexa Using Different Phrases
Customizable routines are one of the most convenient features of Amazon Echo – you can use them to trigger a cascade of home automation actions […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Check Your Gift Cards
According to a new study by Bankrate , 73% of US adults have unused gift cards that they did not redeem in the last year, […]
Continue reading »How to Raise Kids Who Are Not Dumb With Melinda Wenner Moyer
How do you raise children who are not racist or sexist? What if you find out that your child is bullying a classmate? When should […]
Continue reading »How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Old Pots and Pans
Pots and pans can have a fairly long shelf life depending on their style, brand, and how well you take care of them, but chances […]
Continue reading »Cucumbers Make a Delicious Pasta Sauce
I rarely cook with recipes. This is not a lack of desire – it is rather a matter of time and energy. After a long […]
Continue reading »To Bake Pancakes for the Crowd, Bake Them on a Baking Sheet
I love pancakes, but I don’t like making pancakes. Even in the best of circumstances, I tend to either overcook or undercooke them, resulting in […]
Continue reading »How to See the Peak of Two Meteor Showers at the Same Time
If you’re one of the many who got into stargazing and backyard astronomy during the pandemic, you’ve probably noticed that little has been happening in […]
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