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This past weekend was replete with backyard barbecues and grilling in the park. While others focused on flambe-ing flag cakes and connecting with family, I remained vigilant for food hacks. Before I knew it, I was eating some great trash. Whether you're vegan, dairy-sensitive, or just happen to notice someone abandoned...Read more...

Whether you're looking for a portable streaming device for a friend who travels or a functional and affordable iPad for a young student, the Deal Days Sale may be your chance to secure a low-cost tablet. You can get a refurbished Apple iPad Air (first-generation) that also comes with a case, stylus, and Beats Flex...Read more...

There is a section of the produce department where curious produce lives, full of gnarly root vegetables and endless greens. I am on a mission to try them all, find their sweet spots, and when I can, grow them at home. This month, you're likely seeing early summer kohlrabi, and these satellite-looking orbs are more...Read more...

Giving birth is a confusing time, even in the most ideal of circumstances. During the early hours following birth, doctors will be doing a number of additional measures to keep everyone healthy, one of which includes administering a vitamin K shot to the newborn. Although the vitamin K shot has been routinely...Read more...

It's that special time of year when 10 a.m. greets you with a temperature of 84F and 79% humidity, at least that's the case here in New York City. There's nothing in the world that could make me put a steaming hot breakfast into this already sweaty, still-indoors body. What I'm craving is the full-body relief of a...Read more...

From the discovery of fire to the invention of car headlights so bright they nearly vaporize everything in their path, the history of humanity has always been a battle against the darkness. And yet most of us aren't using one of the most flexible and powerful tools in our arsenal against it: Luminous paint.

Historically speaking, I am rarely around babies, or people who have babies, so I rarely think about or purchase baby stuff. But now my sister has a baby, and I like this baby very much, and I'll find myself pausing in the infant and toddler section of various big box stores, wondering, Would the baby like this?"...Read more...

The truRelief Impact Therapy Percussive Massage Gun is an electric pulse massageron sale for only $29.97 (reg $299) until July 14. While it's not a viable replacement for the magical hands of your masseuse, it may be enough to weather you until your next appointment.Read more...

Composting is a great way to get free fertilizer for your garden. If you're brand new to composting, the idea is simple: You use clippings, leaves, and food scraps that you would ordinarily throw away and allow them to naturally decompose to make a rich soil enhancer. For gardeners with efficiency and exacting...Read more...

Q drops, deep state campaigns, 9/11 intelligence failures, mysterious internet videos, and stories from the fringe: To be American is to constantly be bombarded by the new conspiracy theories. Which ones are dangerous? which ones are worth giving a second thought? Which ones are just bizarre?

Anyone can carry a battery backup to recharge their phone-but what if you're looking for a battery-powered generator that can power almost anything, from your laptop and tablet to appliances?Read more...

No matter how simple a DIY home repair or project initially seems, there are times when you realize you don't have the one tool needed to complete the job. Sometimes this means a frustrating third trip to the hardware store while the house remains in disarray-but sometimes you can get by with a little creativity and...Read more...

Often called the other side of leadership," followership is an important factor in career success. This is to find value in someone else's vision, follow it, question and challenge it, but also ultimately support it-even if you don't agree with it. A follower asks questions, listens well, and offers guidance and...Read more...

Cocktails have gone off the deep-end with torched garnishes and smoke-brimming cloches, but you can still explore the world of fancy drinks at home without any special equipment. Take, for example, the float. Simple yet elegant, and clearly involving some know-how, adding a float, or layers, to your libations is often...Read more...

We talk a lot about broth here on Lifehacker, and we are universally fans of a certain brand of bouillon. What we don't talk about often is the umami-rich broth known as dashi, a staple in Japanese cuisine.

For a variety of reasons-including the environmental impact-there has been more of an emphasis on growing native wildflowers, herbs, and other plants in mainstream gardening over the past several years.Read more...

Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors serve an important, potentially life-saving function, and should be located throughout every home. In addition to installing them in the right places, you should also take the time to check the instruction manual that came with yours to learn the meanings of the various types of...Read more...

Considering that the places we typically store our tools-like basements, garages, and sheds-are often a bit damp, it's not surprising when those made of metal start to rust. While there are ways to clean rusty tools, an even better (and more convenient) option is to prevent them from rusting in the first place. One...Read more...

Modern refrigerators do more than keep food chilled: They also come with ice makers, water dispensers and filters, and features that help you keep contents organized.Read more...

No one wants to get into their car on a really hot day and turn on their air conditioning for some relief, only to wait for a refreshing, cool breeze that never comes. Or, maybe some semi-cool air manages to get through the vents a few minutes into your drive, but is too warm and too weak to make much of a difference....Read more...

Over the past few weeks, gardeners on the east coast and other parts of the country have been experiencing their first wildfire season. This means that even people who have been gardening for years may not be familiar with how to help their outdoor plants recover from the exposure to the smoke, and possibly even ash,...Read more...

Even people who love going to the beach have to admit that dealing with the sand that inevitably ends up in your shoes, towels, bags, hair, and eventually, home, is a pain.Read more...

The Black Friday of the summer-aka Prime Day-is quickly approaching. This year it falls on Tuesday, July 11th and Wednesday, July 12th. If you plan to shop the two days of epic deals" (Amazon's words), you may want to take advantage of one or more of the following opportunities to get credit to spend during the...Read more...

Inflation continues to impact a range of everyday expenses, including the cost of sending mail. Beginning next week, the price of a Forever stamp, as well as other types of postage, is set to increase, according to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Fortunately, there's still time to stock up on stamps at their...Read more...

As we've learned over the last few weeks, wildfire smoke is no longer a problem primarily confined to the west coast, and is also likely to be a regular occurrence in the rest of the country moving forward.Read more...

Even though gas prices are down from last year, the cost of fuel is still high, and constitutes a major expense when driving long distances. So, with electric vehicles (EV) becoming increasingly available through several national car rental chains, you may be thinking about taking one on your next road trip.Read more...

Air travel may be a mess right now, but according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), people driving to their Fourth of July destination should be prepared for at least some traffic, during what the agency predicts will be a record-breaking long weekend.Read more...

The slow pace of summer is giving us all time to notice subtle differences in screenings of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, plan a ridiculous double-feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer, and roll some bottles down the stairs. It would be idyllic...if Grimace wasn't still terrorizing everyone with his mysterious...Read more...

I've been writing about viral TikTok myths, but today we'll dig into something a little different: a viral meal. On the surface, it's a weird combination of flavors, but underneath is a reasonably healthy and possibly actually good-tasting meal. And then beyond that-well, that's where it gets really weird.Read more...

There is no wrong way to eat a watermelon, but the slicing and dicing can be tailored to suit your needs and desires. If you're enjoying the melon by yourself, go ahead and slice it in half to create a bowl," then scoop out the insides with a spoon. But if you're feeding a crowd-particularly a young crowd-consider...Read more...

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. This means student debt will still have a chokehold over millions of Americans who previously had a glimmer of hope of seeing up to $20,000 in relief. For anyone benefiting from a pause on their payments since March 2020,...Read more...

When white Americans refer to pickles," they are usually talking about vinegary, sour cucumbers, but that's a narrow, ahistorical understanding of fermented vegetables. Pickles originated in the East as a form of food preservation. One of the prime purveyors of pickles you may not be thinking about? Japan.

My relationship with s'mores is muddled. Setting them on fire tickles my pyro-bone, but I get frustrated with the cloying sweetness of the marshmallow and questionable Hershey's chocolate. One Friday evening I was pondering salted meats and it dawned on me: S'mores need bacon.

Whether or not you watched Succession (how could you not?), it's not hard to imagine how dealing with family money can be dysfunctional at best, and downright embittered at worst. Estate planning is a necessary process to help cope with loss-but even still, the decisions involved in estate planning are a recipe for...Read more...

It was January 2020, and Roe v. Wade was still the law. I lived in the most liberal city in the United States, and I was about to find out how hard it was for a white woman with no hesitation of what they wanted, disposable income, control of her schedule, reliable transportation and a working knowledge of her rights...Read more...

It's a good time to be Neil Gaiman. The Starz adaptation of his apocalyptic road-trip novel American Gods may have fizzled out, but he's since struck lightning twice, scoring second season pickups for both The Sandman (on Netflix), with new episodes expected next year; and Good Omens (on Prime Video), returning July 28Read more...

It's America's birthday. But if you've watched the news, there doesn't seem to be much to celebrate. That is unless you think inflation, greed, and prejudice are good things.Read more...

Tiny homes are a popular choice for scaled back living, an ADU, or a vacation property. They're cheaper to buy than traditional structures and because they're so small, they can also be more efficient than a larger building for utilities. However, while tiny homes are smaller than regular houses, there are still some...Read more...

Blowing things up for fun is encoded deeply in our nation's DNA, but it's generally not a safe activity for children. That doesn't mean you can't create an impressive spectacle this Independence Day though. I tried to capture some essence of the fireworks experience with each of these kid-safer suggestions. I also...Read more...

You can save up to $2,000 on flights with a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+, and the membership is currently on sale for just $59.97 until 11:59 PT on July 14, 2023. The deal is for new members only, though.Read more...

Raise a glass, America. It's the Fourth of July. Independence Day. Your special day. Why not celebrate with an over-the-top, ultra-violent action spectacular celebrating the can-explode spirit of the country that we all love?Read more...

I love a good air fried party snack, like these sweet and salty devils, but I mostly use my air fryer to turbo roast vegetables. The little tabletop convection oven gets incredible results in a short amount of time without heating up my kitchen; it's rare that I have to air fry carrots or broccoli for more than 15...Read more...

Want to learn something while you binge? If you're someone who likes to keep your brain busy even while relaxing, a lifetime subscription to a Curiosity Stream standard plan is a record-low$179.97 right now-over $200 off the usual price. The price runsthrough July 14.Read more...

Prime Day doesn't officially start until July 11, but there are few early deals you might want to check out, especially if you're in the market for an air fryer. There are deals for both basket and toaster oven models, so snag whichever strikes your air-frying fancy.Read more...

The US Consumer Products Safety Commission is bad at stealing people's stoves, but it's great at blowing up mannequins. In advance of the Fourth of July, the CPSC today demonstrated some of the ways you can be injured or killed by fireworks on DC's National Mall, using styrofoam dummies in place of humans. Carnage...Read more...

It seems like everyone is obsessed with Outshine Fruit Bars, the inexplicably smooth popsicles studded with bits of whole fruit. I am particularly smitten with the lemon and lime varieties, which taste like perfect frosty lemonade on a stick.

There's no substitute for immersing yourself in a new culture, but there are modern tools that can help you learn a new language. Through July 14, a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning is available at only $179.97 (reg. $399) with no coupon required. That's $200 savings on a plan that's helped more than...Read more...

I love coleslaw of all kinds. I love sweet slaw, tangy, vinegary slaw, and hot slaw that's been dressed with a little pepper jelly. What I don't love is watery slaw. If you've ever observed coleslaw that's been sitting out for a few hours, you know what I'm talking about. The mixture of cabbage and carrots starts out...Read more...

Some jobs suck because they're just not what you want to be doing; others suck because the workplace culture itself is a mess. It can be hard to tell if your workplace is toxic or if you just really hate it for your own reasons, but there are ways to parse it out.

Brick is a hardy, durable building material that conveys a sense of classic design and old-school charm. At the same time, it's super tough and requires relatively little maintenance. That makes brick desirable for folks who are house-hunting, and also makes exposing brick walls inside your house almost irresistible...Read more...