How to Turn a Garage Into a Playroom
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How to Estimate the Amount of Data You Spend Streaming Music and Video
Ever wonder how much data your streaming apps are using? Here’s the good news: for the most part, the differences between most apps aren’t that […]
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Bricks are not something you can buy at Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table, but perhaps they should be, as they are extremely useful in the […]
Continue reading »Visualize Math Problems With the Japanese Multiplication Method
In the age of smartphones, calculators and voice assistants, multiplying large numbers by hand can seem like a strange and completely unnecessary skill. However, you […]
Continue reading »10 Classic Films That Will Make You Love Black and White Films
I love old movies. My wife … no. This is the stone for us when it comes to deciding what we want to watch together […]
Continue reading »How Long Will the Freezer Stay Cold After a Power Outage?
I find thinking about worst-case scenarios is often counterproductive, but I was also a Boy Scout, and the motto “Be Ready” is an indelible part […]
Continue reading »No, Leg Warmers Are No Worse Than a Face Mask
There is a new study that claims neck gaiters like Buffs are worse than not wearing a mask at all. I’m not sure if this […]
Continue reading »How the New Payroll Tax Deferral Will Affect You
As Congress continues to debate the next stimulus package, President Donald Trump made headlines with four executive orders on Saturday. One of those orders, the […]
Continue reading »A Tampon Is Not a Tricky Dildo and Other Parenting Tips
Puberty is inconvenient for all parties involved. For children, this starts with some build-up as friends begin to reach these biological milestones, followed by the […]
Continue reading »Prevent Apple News + From Hijacking IOS or MacOS
Even if you haven’t played with iOS 14 or macOS Big Sur yet, there is one setting you want to know if you are an […]
Continue reading »8 Magazines That Kids Will Love
Of course, printing is slowly dying , but print magazines are still one of the best things a person can find in a mailbox, and […]
Continue reading »Grease Biscuits With Bacon and Fat Before Baking
Greasing bread and biscuits before going into the oven with any kind of fat (or egg or dairy) is a good way to add color […]
Continue reading »Do Not Plan to Brush Your Teeth Yet.
Many dental offices are already open, which is great news if something in your mouth has been bothering you since mid-March or if you know […]
Continue reading »Cook Corn in a Butter Milk Bath
Every summer I go to social media and scream that corn doesn’t need to be cooked and then I eat a lot of raw corn […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Company Stops 401 (K) Matches
In the midst of the raging pandemic, many companies were forced to make tough decisions to cut costs, and, unfortunately, workers were the hardest hit. […]
Continue reading »Stop Using the Chrome Web Store to Find Extensions
It sounds counterintuitive, but listen to me. If you’re looking for a new browser extension, or want to download a recommended one, stop looking in […]
Continue reading »Learn Freehand Skills During Social Distancing
I have long believed that everyone should learn some unusual skill, if not a few, in order to learn how to find joy in arbitrariness. […]
Continue reading »Add Baking Soda to Sangria
Sangria is popular with the crowd, but has a way to disappear before the whole crowd is happy, even if the two-person crowd is COVID-compliant. […]
Continue reading »Pickle Tomatoes for Extra Aromatic BLT
BLT is a simple sandwich, but simplicity demands perfection. Every ingredient plays an important role, and the maximum salinity of the bacon, the crunch of […]
Continue reading »You Have More Time to Pay Off Federal Student Loans
Borrowers who have highlighted the end of their federal student loan waiver programs in September have just received a reprieve. President Donald Trump signed a […]
Continue reading »How to Install Apple’s First Public Beta of WatchOS
Of all the devices for beta testing with the new operating system, the most recent on my list is the Apple Watch. I love the […]
Continue reading »How to Become a Better Reader, With Librarian Margaret H. Willison
This week we will learn how to become a better reader with the help of librarian and podcaster Margaret H. Willison. Hear Margaret share how […]
Continue reading »The Real Reason Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Wireless Charging
I love it when people go out and actually test the hardware we rely on every day. This is why I was spending way too […]
Continue reading »How to Survive a Bear Attack
You may think you know what to do if you are walking through the woods and bump into a bear, but you can also be […]
Continue reading »How to Teach Kids to Drink More Water
Some children will happily drink water all day long, while others would rather cringe like raisins before giving up milk or juice and succumbing to […]
Continue reading »Cook Cereals in Golden Corn Broth
Portland, Oregon, the city I live in, is obsessed with southern food. I mean, I understand. Southern food is good, but many restaurateurs who prepare […]
Continue reading »How to Clean a Dishwasher Correctly
There have been a lot of dirty dishes lately, and with every wash cycle, your dishwasher gets a little dirtier. If your plates and silverware […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix This Week of Aug 9, 2020
This week’s line of new Netflix Originals includes a study of contrasts: a series of papers exploring controversial wellness treatments – think tantra, bee venom […]
Continue reading »How to See the Perseids Meteor Shower This Week
The annual Perseid meteor shower is at its peak this week, so now is the time to plan your escape to a dark, open-air location […]
Continue reading »Hide Files on Your Android With PIN-Protected Secure Folder
Files by Google is a handy app that helps you manage your Android phone’s storage space and transfer data securely to the cloud and other […]
Continue reading »Avoid Short-Term Health Insurance
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, some companies are forecasting higher health insurance premiums in 2021. If you have recently lost your job or are already […]
Continue reading »We Make Egg Rolls for Breakfast Because Why Not?
For me, the boundaries between “breakfast”, “lunch” and “supper” have always been blurred. After all, a pastime is a construct made to meet the needs […]
Continue reading »How to Offer Advice Without Making Someone Hate You
As humans, we hate feeling helpless, so when we see someone struggling with something, our instinctive response might be to offer them some advice. We […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Weed Growth Without Chemicals
After you’ve spent time, money, and energy building your garden, flower bed, or yard, the last thing you want is for all your hard work […]
Continue reading »Check Out These Offers and Free Gifts During National Sandwich Month
When you eat a good sandwich, everything in the world feels right (or at least slightly better) for a few minutes. A harmonious blend of […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Thinking Too Much About Everything
Everyone ponders a decision or situation from time to time, but for some it becomes an obsession and interferes with their ability to act. For […]
Continue reading »Don’t Even Think About Crossing the Border Into Canada
Oh Canada, you temptress of the north with your one-stop-shop and fries with cheese, curd and sauce. There are so many beautiful spots here, from […]
Continue reading »Explore Ryu McClanahan’s Pet Grooming in These 1990 Tutorial Videos.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in classic hobbies like handicrafts, knitting and gardening, as well as other activities that help us feel better […]
Continue reading »How to See How Mars and the Moon Match up This Weekend
If you’re used to having a lot to see in space on weekends this summer, don’t worry – there is a lot to see tonight. […]
Continue reading »Schedule Updates to Your Professional Portfolio
When your job involves working on multiple projects – usually at the same time – it’s easy to forget to update your portfolio. If you […]
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