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Ask Yourself “Do I Understand This?” Before Investing In Anything
You’re going to be asked to invest in a lot of long-term things in your life. A house, a car, a retirement plan, heck even your TV are all investments. Before you get started, though, ask yourself if you really understand what you’re getting into.
Give Yourself Breakpoints to Handle the Stress You Know Is Coming
Why are sidewalks laid in sections, rather than one long strip of concrete? Simple: It’s so that when the ground inevitably shifts, the stone breaks in a controlled way, rather than ruining the job. You can use that same principle in your own life when stress comes your way.
This DIY Elastic Tool Holder Keeps Everything You Need Close at Hand
You don’t need a lot of gear to build this elastic tool holder. A piece of scrap wood, some elastic stretch cord, and some heavy string. That’s about it. It’s simple, effective, and works great with a pegboard system
for organization and accessibility.
Career Mistakes, Yo’ Mama Jokes, and the Unusual History of Bananas
What the insults we throw say about us, the amazing and unusual history of bananas and banana flavoring, some ramen-eating tips from a master, and much more, all in this week’s Lifehacker Brain Buffet!
The Key to Cooking Fish With Extra Crispy Skin Is Drying It Out First
If you like your bass, trout, branzino, or other fish with super crispy skin, you need to dry it out a little before you get cooking.
Do These Three Exercises in Four Minutes to Improve Your Hunched Posture
Sitting in front of a screen all day can wreak havoc on the spine. Our posture changes, and that can cause some serious long-term damage. Dr. Eric Goodman, creator of the Foundation Training program, offers these three no-equipment exercises to help.
Here’s A Rare Chance To Save On SONOS
Outside of Black Friday and coupon mistakes, there aren’t a lot of chances to save money on SONOS. Take advantage of today’s promotion to snag an Amazon gift card with your new speakers. Gift card amounts vary depending on which SONOS products you buy.
The Best Time to Book a Flight to Vegas, Depending on Where You Live
Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the States, and depending on when you travel, you can often score a great deal on flights. Vegas.com looked at flight data from the past two years to come up with the best time to book, depending on your region.
Identify and Work Around Your Delivery Dates to Manage a Flexible Schedule
More employers are beginning to offer flexible work options to let employees work at a time that fits them best, rather than a strict 9-5 job. This is nice, but it can turn your schedule into chaos. Before that happens, build your schedule around your delivery dates.
Sig Nordal 