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For those who love to cook, having your own herb garden is a game-changer. Not only is it super convenient to have all those fresh flavors at your doorstep, but if you use them a lot, it tends to be more economical to grow your own instead of constantly buying them in the supermarket.Read more...

At this time of year, yard sales and flea markets are in full swing. Not only do they offer the opportunity to pick up myriad items at reasonable prices and score some unique vintage finds, but buying secondhand is (usually) a more sustainable way of shopping.Read more...

Whether it happens on a newly paved road, or it was the result of driving on a hot day on a street with a patch job, you may, at some point, find yourself with tar splatted on your car. And this isn’t a problem you can take your time tackling: If the tar sits on your car for too long, it can damage the...

Although most roots tend to grow (and stay) underground, sometimes those belonging to trees can make their way to the surface. While this isn’t something you necessarily notice out in the woods (unless you’re walking on a trail and happen to trip over some), seeing tree roots emerge from your lawn is a different story.Read more...

Some scents are immediately recognizable: Freshly cut grass, bread baking in the oven, and mothballs. If you’ve come in contact with clothing or any type of textiles that have been stored for long periods of time—and they haven’t been completely destroyed—chances are you’ve encountered (and smelled) mothballs.Read more...

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s plenty more to learn. And unfortunately, growing a plant isn’t necessarily as simple as putting a few seeds in dirt and…Read more...

You may know how to hula hoop like a pro, but did you know that you can put those skills to work as part of the latest social media fitness craze? This week, pop-sensation Lizzo went viral on Tik Tok for duet-reacting to a video of one of her fans dancing to her single “About Damn Time” while using with a hula hoop.…Read more...

Bots and spam comments are nothing new on YouTube, but lately the website is overrun with fake accounts trying to scam viewers commenting on their favorite channels. These scam accounts use the same name and profile image as the YouTube channel they’re exploiting, and the bots attempt to trick other users into…Read more...

The nation is faced with a shortage of baby formula, due in part to a massive recall of contaminated formula from one of our very few mega-suppliers of the stuff. Parents now have to explore all their options for finding safe sources of food for their babies—we have a guide to that here. Meanwhile, ignorant…Read more...

Eating food that’s prepared by somebody else involves a lot of trust. We need to know that the person or company who made the food did the job right, and that’s why we have health inspectors for restaurants and farms, and ingredients labels that give some transparency as to what’s actually in our food. Read more...

For decades, conventional wisdom has advised you to arrive at the airport three hours before an international flight. But does this piece of travel advice come from? And does it still hold water? Let’s find out.Read more...

When you want to get closer to a subject without actually moving, you zoom. It’s a camera feature that’s been around for decades, and one that’s alive and well on the iPhone. However, you might have noticed your zoom shots don’t come out quite as crisp as your normal pictures. In fact, they sometimes look like…Read more...

Before I got serious about cocktails, there were two primary associations I’d have made had you uttered the words “Strawberry Daiquiri’’ to me. The first thing that would have come to mind is a neon-red chemical concoction, bottled in something plastic and Costco-sized, with a 90s-era graphic font on the label, being…Read more...

We often write about productivity and, well, life hacks at Lifehacker; how to hack your space, your iPhone, your resumé and next job interview, even your dishwasher tablets to create more storage, more functionality, more opportunity, more cleanliness. But what about when we need to create less? Less stress, less…Read more...

It’s normal to feel a little uneasy or unsure about a new romantic interest or new friend. But if you find yourself overly concerned about being dumped and left behind by others, then you might have a fear of abandonment. Read more...

John Cameron’s 2009 Avatar sits near the top of the list of the most expensive films ever made, but even higher on the list of the highest-grossing movies in history. As much as the movie’s cultural relevance is debated, there’s no question whatsoever that it was a big investment that paid off handsomely. Of course,…Read more...

When it comes to coffee, there are essentially two types of people: Those who will grab a cup from any source that is convenient, and those who grind their own beans and own a cupping spoon. For those of us who fall closer to the “I’ll drink anything as long as it’s easy to procure” end of that spectrum, the…Read more...

Messaging is supposed to be instant: You send a message, and the recipient reads it in seconds. They send you a reply, you know what’s up moments later. But if your messages send and receive as if by horseback, things start to get frustrating. That’s what’s plaguing some Pixel users lately, as MMS messages with…Read more...

As expected, we saw the official reveal of Android 13 at Google I/O 2022 this week, and surprisingly, quite a few hardware announcements, too. Because it was such a jam-packed event, though, Google brushed by many of the more minor features and updates that are coming our way over the next year. You shouldn’t focus…Read more...

As you emerge from your home this spring and assess your outdoor space, you might find that your old concrete patio could use a little sprucing up. If you’d like a little patio refresh on a small budget, you might consider painting on a stenciled pattern. All you need is a few materials, a couple of helpful tips, and…Read more...

I did not learn knife care from my parents, and that is a good thing. Their preferred method of knife maintenance is simple: Buy a block of knives from a big box store and use them until they are dull, then buy a new block of knives from a big box store. It seems to work for them. If you’ve ever purchased one of...

A few weeks ago, a video circulated around the internet of an unsuspecting Florida woman getting attacked by a goose in a crowded parking lot. According to a study from Utah State University, there were a reported 117 injuries from Canadian geese in the United States from 1990 to 2015. This means the chance of you…Read more...

We’re heading into sunscreen season, and as we crack open those fresh bottles (or peel the wrapper off those spray cans) there are a bunch of myths about sunscreen that it’s time to leave behind. I’ll spoil the ending for you: Sunscreen works, and the best kind to use is the kind you’ll actually wear. But there are…Read more...