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Last night I did something I’ve never done before: I cleaned out the filters of our window air conditioning units. All of my research says I should have been doing this once a month, and I waited six years, but I’ve decided to be proud of myself anyway.Read more...

Look, we know how many photos of cute bats there are flying around the internet. But unless you’ve been awakened by the flutter of their bony-yet-fuzzy wings hovering directly above your face, you may not truly understand what it’s like to have one in your home. (I’ve also been startled by bats flying through rooms,…Read more...

The humble dryer sheet may seem like the uni-tasker of the laundry room, but in reality, it can improve your life in myriad ways.Read more...

Homeownership has a way of awakening the inner Bob Vila in all of us—even the ones who know nothing about home improvement. Whether you’re tackling huge renovations or tiptoeing your way into the world of DIY, these tips will help you set yourself up for success.Read more...

Renting a home definitely has its advantages, but security isn’t usually one of them. When you own a home, you can install any security system you want, from alarms to cameras—but when you rent, you’re limited to what your landlord will allow.

Moving is always stressful. But it gets worse when you get to your new home, open a box, and find that your printer has shattered all the wine glasses it was packed with.Read more...

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You’ve probably been cooking a lot more these past few months, with a corresponding increase in crumbs, stains and mysterious bits of vegetable at the bottom of your crisper drawer as a result. So here are some of our best tips for cleaning your fridge—and more importantly, keeping it clean.Read more...

I am very good at taking baths. Haters will say this is not a real skill, but all it takes is one bad bath to appreciate the little details that make a bath great. It’s more than hot water. It’s more than bubbles. A truly great bath takes preparation, planning, and at least two beverages.Read more...

Since you are spending a lot more time at home, your electric bill is probably through the roof. So here are some easy ways to keep energy costs down while keeping your comfort level up.Read more...

Tackling electrical projects around the house can sound daunting if you’ve never tackled one before. But just because the job involves some wires, that doesn’t mean you need to call in the pros. Here are eight common electrical repairs and replacements that you can totally do yourself. No prior experience necessary.

You might not own your place, but you still want it to feel like home. Problem is, a lot of apartments are bland and cookie-cutter. As a renter, you can’t exactly take down a wall or upgrade the appliances in your kitchen, but there are, however, a few easy, landlord-friendly upgrades to make your rental feel more…Read more...

2020 was a bad year in all kinds of ways, but perhaps no institution suffered quite as shocking a blow as the physical office space. Tips for managing your commute or navigating office politics were understandably replaced by tips for optimizing how to work from your couch.

A while back I decided my apartment looked like a teenager lived there—video games were front and center, comic books were lying all over the place, and there were toys strewn about for no reason—so I made my place look a little more sleek, organized, and “grown up.” It can be done, all without sacrificing the things…Read more...

The great thing about a vacuum is that it’s so versatile. Want to get the daily detritus of life out of your carpets? Your vacuum is perfect for that, obviously. It’s also great for getting crumbs out of the crevices of your couch, sucking dust off the slats of your blinds and quickly cleaning coffee grounds off the…Read more...

The lighting in a room isn’t just part of the decor; it can affect everything from your sleep schedule to your brain power. So it’s understandable that you want your home, the place you presumably spend a big chunk of your life, to be lit nicely. But there are so many different options to choose from!

A great wireless networking setup is the cornerstone of a home or apartment, because no one wants to be chained to a desktop if they don’t have to be. Wifi is also one of the most frustrating things to set up and troubleshoot. If you’re plagued by slow speeds, bad reception, and other wifi issues, here are 10 ways you…Read more...

After a year of cancelled travel plans, you’re probably ready to hit the road or hop on a plane and go somewhere that is not your neighborhood. And if you were thinking of something a little more permanent, you may be interested in a recent offer from the town of Laurenzana, located in Italy’s Basilicata region.Read more...

Sitcoms (usually) have the best kitchens. Of course, that’s because they’re fake, missing an entire wall, and designed to make it easy for the cameras to get the angles they need. In addition to a swinging door from the kitchen to the neighboring room, one of the other sitcom kitchen staples is a kitchen island.Read more...

It’s been several years now since big name universities began offering some of their classes online for anyone—student or not—and, in some cases, for free. You were probably really excited when you first heard about the concept, and bookmarked several different courses you planned to take when you had time. (You know,…Read more...

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Rain gardens one of those rare examples of something that is useful, sustainable, cost effective and also beautiful. If you’re not familiar with the concept of rain gardens, they might look like a small (in some cases), randomly placed garden in someone’s yard, but it’s actually the opposite. Rain gardens require…Read more...

If you are among the 126 million active Minecraft players worldwide and enjoy some light gardening, you may wonder when your hobbies might intersect in a way that results in a paycheck. That time is now, thanks to a new job opening for the role of a virtual landscape gardener in the 3D worlds created in Minecraft.…Read more...

With everything else going on, you may not have noticed that the Grammy Awards are happening tomorrow, Sunday, March 14th—two months behind schedule. There will be music, there will be awards, and given that the nominees will be attending the ceremony virtually, there will probably be technical difficulties. Here’s…Read more...

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The pandemic has taken dating from a difficult and necessary evil to a basically impossible and dangerous temptation. But with COVID-19 cases waning internationally and vaccination rates increasing daily in the U.S., you’ll likely be able to stumble through an awkward date again, just like the olden days. And when you…Read more...

When you walk into a shoe store, you’ll see hundreds of pairs to choose from. From barefoot running shoes to a $200 pair of Nike’s. The fact of the matter is, the “perfect” running shoe doesn’t exist. Everyone needs a different type of shoe, and when it boils down to it, getting the right shoe is more about what’s…Read more...

Portland and many other cities are currently experiencing the first wave of faux spring, and it seems to be doing wonders for the collective mood. Personally, the sunshine has a re-awakened my desire for patio pounders—relatively low ABV beverages with bright, fresh flavors that can be guzzled without any truly…Read more...

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A gallon is a lot of something. Drink that much milk, and you’ll surely get at least 100,000 YouTube views—or more—if you catalogue the aftermath of your attempt. Drink that much water, as I’ve heard and seen plenty of people attempt to do, and you’ll suddenly be exponentially healthier. At least, that’s how it works,…Read more...

As part of an expanded COBRA program, President Biden’s COVID relief bill includes a temporary healthcare subsidy that will cover 100% of your premiums if you’ve been laid off or have reduced hours of employment during the pandemic. Coverage is from April 1 to September 30, 2021, and is also available to people…Read more...

Starting today, you can play a bunch of Bethesda-published games on Game Pass, thanks to Microsoft and ZeniMax’s recent marriage. Some were previously available. Many are new. However you slice it, if you’re a member of Microsoft’s games-on-demand service, you now have 20 largely excellent games at your fingertips.

The CDC recently released an actual guide for zombie preparedness, with tips and tools for surviving disastrous situations illustrated in a graphic novel. CDC officials might be suffering from a bout of pandemic cabin fever, but I, for one, will take heed of their advice, which can apply to almost any emergency…Read more...

Microsoft is finally fixing the annoying controller disconnection bug that plagued the Xbox Series X/S since launch, and the patch is included in the March 2021 firmware update rolling out this week. Microsoft doesn’t directly mention the bug fixes in its announcement post, but Xbox’s Director of Program Management,…Read more...

It’s the childhood whine heard around the world: “That’s not fair.” It’s used in protest to a sibling being allowed to stay out with friends or have extra screen time, or in response to a classmate allowed to have extra time completing an assignment. You may be tempted to snap back that “Life isn’t fair,” and while…Read more...

When you’re chasing a fitness goal, what matters in the long run is not whether you worked out today, but what kind of consistency you’re building over time. The app 1 Second Everyday can help you visualize that.Read more...

Spiralized zucchini is not a good substitute for pasta, and anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar. Expecting a “zoodle” to stand in for a real noodle is just too much pressure, but that doesn’t mean the zucchini strands can’t taste good if they are treated like a vegetable.Read more...

It can feel like an obligation to make nice and become close with your significant other’s friends. Naturally, you want to strike up a rapport with anyone close to someone you love, but it often doesn’t come easily. You might not be crazy about some of the people in your partner’s social orbit. Or maybe your partner’s…Read more...

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It’s the one-year anniversary of staying inside and I’m thoroughly sick of this plague biz, so I’m going to totally ignore the pandemic. Instead, I’m going to tell you about a guy with a ridiculously huge jaw, discuss which cartoon characters need to be canceled, and finally answer that age-old question: What would…Read more...

Fatima Matar is a lawyer, law professor, and an activist from Kuwait. After speaking out against human rights violations, government corruption, honor killings, book banning, and in support of the rights of the LGBTQ community, she fled her home country in 2018 out of fear of imprisonment and her personal safety. She…Read more...

As we age, it gets harder to finally take the leap into something new. I’m not talking about a professional certificate course; I’m talking about a skill that you’re learning from scratch.Read more...

Sometimes I take on some pretty intense questions for Lifehacker’s weekly Tech 911 Q&A column—hacking this, security that, why-is-there-porn-on-my-device kinds of things. Real monumental stuff. This week, I’m going to lighten the tone a bit by helping a reader with an Android annoyance, one that you might have…Read more...

Until recently, the only way to open a link in Chrome’s mobile browser was to leave your current page or punt the link to a separate tab. Neither scenario is ideal, especially if you just want to briefly browse a link before opening it. Thankfully, Chrome now finally lets you preview hyperlinks in Android.

Dogs may be the most universally beloved creatures that also rejoice in their own filth. They sniff other dogs’ butts to say hello. They gleefully roll around in mud, and many other things much dirtier than mud. They, on occasion, eat poop with gusto. Some dogs won’t hesitate to kill rabid animals and bring them into…Read more...

The American Rescue Plan was passed into law today, which means another round of relief checks are expected to be sent out next week. But there’s a change to eligibility requirements for the $1,400 “stimmies” that’s easy to overlook—unlike previous checks, dependents of any age can qualify, including college students,…Read more...

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In the fitness world, people often say you should “listen to your body” when deciding what to do if you aren’t feeling great. That advice often amounts to permission to take the day off, which is certainly a valid option in many cases.Read more...