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Temperatures are soaring across the country, turning car interiors into upholstered ovens. Even if your vehicle's air conditioning is in good working order, that doesn't change the fact that it's going to get very hot inside when the engine isn't running.Read more...

Smoke detectors are essential home safety fixtures, but some can be a bit overzealous-sounding their alarm if you leave your English muffin in the toaster a minute or two too long.Read more...

While there's nothing wrong with spending hours scrolling through Zillow, if you're actively searching for a home in a particular price range or school district, and you keep losing bidding wars or missing your chance to make an offer at all, it may be time to rethink your strategy.

Air mattresses have improved significantly over the years, evolving from what were essentially large pool floats, to self-inflating bed-height models covered in soft fabric.Read more...

Gardens can vary in size, location, and the amount of sunlight they get each day. While most fruits and vegetables-especially those that produce flowers and fruits-do require at least six hours a day of direct sunlight, not all gardens get that type of exposure.Read more...

To help deal with the surging demand for new passports during what is expected to be the busiest summer travel season on record, the U.S. State Department is holding passport application fairs throughout the country. Here's what to know about the program, including who is eligible to attend, and how to find one in...Read more...

Amazon Prime Day 2023 will take place July 11-12, but many early deals have already started, on everything from pet supplies, to vacuums, to outdoor gear, to headphones, and Amazon devices like Kindles, Echos, and Fire Tablets.

In less than two days, over 30 million users joined Meta's new Twitter-like social media app, Threads. But the nascent platform is already facing scrutiny from users and critics. One of the most common complaints is that users can't delete their Threads account without also deleting their Instagram account.

Scattering the ashes of a cremated relative at a place they loved in life can be a powerful and poetic experience, provided the place they loved isn't Yankee stadium.Read more...

Chemicals that don't break down easily in the environment have made their way into most of our bodies (whether we know it or not) and are present in about 45% of the country's water supply, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey. The health effects of these chemicals, called PFAS or forever...Read more...

A watermelon salad-melon, feta, and mint-is a summer staple with many adoring fans. It's refreshing, juicy, balanced, easy to throw together. I have no qualms with it, but as I stared at the mostly-consumed melon that had been living in my fridge for a few days, I wondered how it would fare in the air fryer, and if I...Read more...

A pack of instant ramen noodles is a versatile food playground, and you should join me on the swings. The noodles can be pan-fried with an egg, boosted with melted brie, and served simply as soup. While these serving suggestions check off the hot" and savory" boxes, ramen noodles do surprisingly well in...Read more...

If you've started using Threads and found it wanting, you're in for a rude awakening: As it stands, you can't delete your Threads account without also deleting your Instagram account (although Meta is apparently looking into it"). That is how closely entwined Meta's new social media network really is with Instagram....Read more...

As kids, we learn pretty quickly how much fun it can be to build things. Whether it's a bucket of Legos, a replica model kit, or just a pillow fort, crafting something from a bunch of parts is what scientists call a blast. But then you grow up, and while some folks keep building models from kits as an adult, one of...Read more...

So you've just started a new job. Congratulations! Now, what's your plan for starting it off on the right foot? After spending time and energy on applying, interviewing, and/or gunning for a promotion, it's easy to forget that the real work is about to begin.

Tykr is a stock screener app that helps guide users through investing and navigating the stock market. You can get a lifetime subscription for only $99.99 right now (normally $900) with the coupon code STOCK.Read more...

As we limp through what will surely be the hottest summer in human history (until next year), let's take a moment to consider what the kids are up to: Learning about beertanning; #Barbiefoot; and the sausage, mustard, and cottage cheese diet could offer a welcome distraction from the ongoing oppressive heat-death of...Read more...

Cauliflower rice" isn't perfect. It's doesn't have the same texture as white rice, and it doesn't taste like it. (It's a little farty if you eat it on its own, but such is the nature of cruciferous vegetables.) It's easy to hate on, but there's a solid upside to this vegetable sub. It pairs well with other foods, is...Read more...

Scammers love to prey on taxpayers by pretending to represent the IRS and using their authority" to acquire sensitive personal information and steal your money. These criminals use any means necessary to contact and bully you into downloading a tax document, sharing your bank account number, or verifying other...Read more...

Pork butts and briskets tend to dominate the smoked meat conversation space, but smoked chicken is a real delight. The low, aromatic heat renders the bird supple and juicy, with tons of flavor and very little work. All you need is chicken, salt, fire, wood, and time.Read more...

Vitamix blenders are an investment" in that you give all your money to Vitamix, then see a return on your investment by way of crushed ice, super smooth soups, and perfectly blended beverages. (Some might say this is not a real investment," and they're probably right; I am bad with money.)Read more...

The secret service this week found a small bag of cocaine at the White House. This is a big deal-any mysterious powder found near the president would be, and if the Biden administration is secretly a coked-up bacchanal instead of a bunch of center-left technocrats, we'd all have the right to be alarmed or impressed....Read more...

This week, Meta launched its new social media app, called Threads. This Twitter-like network lets users post short text blurbs along with images and videos. It's an obvious move to win over Twitter's fractured user base, which overwhelmingly opposes many of the changes Musk has made since he took over the Bird App in...Read more...

There is too much streaming content these days. There, I said it. For all the handwringing about Max canceling this movie and Paramount+ erasing that show from human memory, the onrush of new entertainment still outpaces our ability to take it all in. Your backlog is probably already huge-and those are just the movies...Read more...

There are two reasons to make umeboshi, the sour pickled plums that mellow out the longer you keep them. There's the plums themselves, but you'll also be rewarded with umeshu, a salty, plum-flavored violet liquor that you get as a byproduct of the process. I value them equally, and I'm going to explain two ways to...Read more...

Whether you're trying to get someone to reply for the third time or you're sending out a consequential piece of potential job correspondence, when you send that important email may be just as vital as what you say in it. Here's what to know.Read more...

While cannabis may be some form of legal in 40 states, legal is a relative term, as federal legalization is not yet the law of our increasingly pot-loving land.Read more...

Since taking over as the head of Warner Bros. Discovery in mid-2022, David Zaslav has done well at tanking his brand's goodwill with movie-loving audiences as quickly as possible. He started by announcing plans to blow up HBO Max (which I once named among the best streaming services for classic movie lovers) and...Read more...

Designed to grip your floors and stop your rug from sliding around, the latex rubber that backs a lot of area rugs works really well-until it starts to fall apart and degrade. This can be caused by a lot of things: the cleaning agents you use, moisture and humidity, or simple wear and tear. And when that latex rubber...Read more...

For veteran readers, you know at this point here at Skillet, we're big fans of savory oatmeal. Bring on the eggs, meatballs, and MSG, please. And why stop there? Oats are your canvas, and today, we're painting with pizza.

Binoculars are great for birdwatching and sightseeing-but what if you could also record or snap a photo of everything you see through them? That's what you get with these 12x zoomHD Camera Binoculars, and now through July 14, you can pick up a pair of them for 50%-or right around $100-with free shipping.Read more...

If you're someone wondering how to afford housing, healthcare, and all the essentials of life, you're probably happy to hear about new financial tips that can help you spend less and save more. So here's one of the best money hacks you'll ever hear: You should never, ever buy a new car.

If you're a fan of explosive diarrhea, summer is a great time to catch it. Between Cryptosporidium, which can survive in chlorinated swimming pools, and cyclosporiasis, which recently sickened at least 20 people in an outbreak linked to contaminated broccoli, you have plenty of opportunities.

Many smartphones can connect to other monitors, but carrying around a full-sized monitor may not always be practical. If you want something that blends the portability of a tablet with the accessibility of a plug-and-play monitor, check out the UStream F22 15.6-inch 1080p FHD Portable Second Monitor. This portable...Read more...

If you were an adventurous" eater during the early-to-mid 2000s, you probably got your fill of bacon, or at least grew weary of creative bacon applications. The strips of cured pork were in and on everything, from cocktails to dessert, like a kind of menu SEO, whether it made sense or not. I'm not blaming bacon; it...Read more...

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.