These Little Known Rules of the Road Help You Drive Smarter

If you’re going to drive, you have to follow the rules, and most of us are familiar with the basics. However, there are a handful of lesser-known road rules. Maybe you learned them in driver’s ed, but forgot them, because they’re not as important as, say, stopping at a red light. Still, they’ll help you navigate efficiently and communicate silently with other drivers.

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The Sit-Stand Cubby Workspace

Maybe you like to sit while you work, or you prefer to stand, or maybe you like the flexibility to do either, the way Jayson S does with this sit/stand workspace. It’s situated in a cubby with enough room to do both, as well as record some podcasts and space to spread out and get work done.

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These Outdated Car Buying Myths Are Costing You Money

About once a week I come across an article that claims to give “car buying hacks,” or purports to tell “secrets the dealer doesn’t want you to know.” While some of this advice is helpful, other tips are just blanket statements that maybe won’t result in you getting the best deal.

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Transform a Drill Press Into a Disc Sander With a Few Attachments

If you’re looking to add a disc sander to your tool collection, and already own a drill press, this clever DIY build is perfect. All you need is a few attachments and some other workshop essentials.

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Remains of the Day: Giphy Keys for iOS Puts GIFs at Your Fingertips

Remember when everyone rejoiced at the arrival of third-party keyboards on iOS, only to realize that the default keyboard doesn’t really need fixing? Well! One thing the default keyboard can’t do is insert GIFs into every darn message you send without having to navigate to a different app.

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Strengthen Your Resume by Keeping the Focus On Results

It’s fine to describe the responsibilities you had at previous jobs on your resume, but talking about your duties is not nearly as powerful as talking about the specifics of what you actually accomplished in those roles. Doing that can give your resume a serious boost.

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Fix a Stinky Cast Iron Skillet With a Quick Bake in the Oven

Cast iron skillets are great for just about everything
, including smelly foods like fish or slow roasted cruciferous vegetables, but if the smell seems to stick to your pan after cooking, put the soap down. A quick trip through the oven will clear it up, and without damaging your season.

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The Importance of Grit and Perseverance in Your Health, Work, and Life

Have you ever wondered what makes someone a good athlete? Or a good leader? Or a good parent? Why do some people accomplish their goals while others fail? What makes the difference? Mental toughness.

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Trim Your Wedding Guest List With These Guilt-Free Guidelines

Putting together a guest list for a wedding is more stressful than it needs to be, especially when you’ve got plenty of other stuff to worry about—like the budget. Here are seven types of people you can keep off the guest list for your big day, guilt-free.

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