When it comes to most daily tasks, a to-do list or app will help you remember everything. For other, less-urgent tasks that don’t make it on your list, however, a recent study suggests some solid visual cues will help you out quite a bit.
DIY air conditioners may seem like a cheap way to beat the heat, but they aren’t perfect. This video puts two homemade versions to the test and compares them to real AC units.
Private security is no joking matter for people who might be targeted by criminals or overzealous fans. But it’s not just celebrities who need security protection; high-ranking corporate business people can face threats too, as well as wealthy individuals regardless of their fame.
Pears, like many other fruits, keep ripening after they’ve been picked. Here’s a simple way to test a pear and make sure it hasn’t gone too far.
Head over to eBay to save on a laundry list of discounted gift cards, ranging from Domino’s Pizza to Jiffy Lube. Other great options include GameStop, Exxon, and Staples.
Eating and purchasing vegetables that are in season
is not only more sustainable for small farmers, but they are also far more delicious. It’s difficult to keep track of what’s seasonal though, so CookSmarts has a handy chart to know the best month to buy anything.
Having a splinter stuck in your skin can be quite painful. The good news is that you can remove most at home, without going to a doctor. The bad news is that you can cause more damage if you don’t know the right way to do it.
Worried about where your sunscreen falls on the Environmental Working Group’s new sunscreen ratings? Don’t be. The list isn’t backed by rigorous science, and any small risks that might exist are still far outweighed by the benefits of applying sunscreen.
What would you think if a coworker or employee showed up to work in loose ripped jeans, scuzzy sneakers, the same shirt she wore yesterday, frizzy hair, dirty unpolished nails, and a band-aid hanging off her arm from a recent tetanus shot? Would you judge me? Should I buy new clothes? Probably?
Sig Nordal 