How to Unclog the Dishwasher Yourself

How to Unclog the Dishwasher Yourself
If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than using your appliance—but getting a professional out to look at your dishwasher during the holidays can be hard to schedule,… Read...
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Layer Your Leftovers Into a Lasagna

Layer Your Leftovers Into a Lasagna
The concoctions I’ve assembled over these post-Thanksgiving days has given me a lot of insight. Specifically, the idea that certain foods “go together” and other combinations don’t, is really just a load of crap. I’ve eaten a few combinations this year that I would have politely declined in the past, only to find… Read...
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Kids Can Get the ‘Winter Blues’ Too

Kids Can Get the ‘Winter Blues’ Too
The days are getting shorter and with the darker days, some people feel their mood getting darker, too. While some people thrive in the spirit of the cozy season, getting their hygge on, others find themselves feeling sad, withdrawn, or even depressed during the winter months—even children are not immune from the… Read...
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How to Stop Texts From Going to Your Old Phone

How to Stop Texts From Going to Your Old Phone
Buying a new phone is exciting. It’s shiny, scratch-free, and comes with new features your old phone doesn’t have. It’s all fun and games until you realize something’s missing: Your text messages aren’t popping up on your new phone, and instead, they’re going to your old one. What gives? Read more... from Lifehacker...
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Being Disorganized Is Costing You Money

Being Disorganized Is Costing You Money
As long as inflation keeps making our lives more and more expensive, it’s crucial to be as conscientious a spender as possible. The last thing you want is to keep losing money on the typically avoidable costs that come with being disorganized. As someone who has dabbled in being a disorganized procrastinator, I know… Read...
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Don’t Get Tricked Into Buying a Crappy TV

Don’t Get Tricked Into Buying a Crappy TV
We are smack in the middle of the holiday shopping season, and one of the biggest ticket items people often look to buy this time of year is a new television. Unfortunately, manufacturers are one step ahead of you, so that great “deal” you’re eyeing may actually not be much of a deal at all. Here are ways to shop… Read...
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How to Avoid an Online Shopping Fail

How to Avoid an Online Shopping Fail
Ever opened up a package only to find that the sturdy, beautiful item you ordered is tissue-paper-thin, or far larger (or smaller) than it looked online? We have a few tips to help you make sure that what you receive isn’t going to be a disappointment—whether you’re buying it as a gift or for yourself. Read more... from...
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30 of Greatest Movie Soundtracks Ever

30 of Greatest Movie Soundtracks Ever
Imagine Trainspotting without “Lust for Life.” Do the Right Thing without “Fight the Power.” Shaft without...”Shaft.” You can’t. The perfect song choice can make a good cinematic moment great, and a bad one can ruin an otherwise decent scene. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/nZPM5zd https://ift.tt/MLP18...
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Send Your Kids on a Christmas Treasure Hunt

Send Your Kids on a Christmas Treasure Hunt
After a year of rising prices resulting from inflation, many families are cutting back on their holiday spending—including when it comes to gift-giving. Making a rule about not giving presents to other adults is one thing, but you probably want to give your kids a holiday experience to remember (for something other… Read...
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The Best Personalized Gift Under $5

The Best Personalized Gift Under $5
At the end of a year that saw inflation reach a 41-year high, there may not be much (or anything) left in your annual budget to spend on holiday gifts for friends and family. If that’s the case, and you haven’t already done so, now would be a good time to talk to loved ones you usually exchange gifts with, and come to… Read...
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Use This Interactive Map to Explore 200K Galaxies

Use This Interactive Map to Explore 200K Galaxies
If you’ve ever wanted to travel to a galaxy far, far away, now’s your chance to get at least a peak at some on a map—around 200,000 galaxies, to be more specific. But this isn’t just any interactive map of the universe: It’s the first to display “the span of the entire known cosmos with pinpoint accuracy,” according… Read...
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The Best-Smelling Types of Live Christmas Trees

The Best-Smelling Types of Live Christmas Trees
So, you’ve decided to bring a live tree into your home for a few weeks. How festive! Now, it’s time to determine what type of Christmas tree you’d like—or, more accurately, what qualities you’re looking for in an indoor evergreen. A particular look? A certain price point? A robust fragrance? Read more... from Lifehacker...
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Here’s How to Disagree at Thanksgiving Dinner

Here’s How to Disagree at Thanksgiving Dinner
Even the most like-minded families don’t agree on everything, and holiday dinners are often the setting of heated discussions on controversial topics. Of course, we don’t plan for that to happen, but when you think about it, the timing makes sense, given that people who may not otherwise see each other are gathered… Read...
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It's Never Been Easier to Digitize Your Life

It's Never Been Easier to Digitize Your Life
For all the talk about how the world today is “entirely digital,” it sure doesn’t feel that way sometimes. I still receive a ton of paper documents, from bills to insurance info to dog license applications. We don’t deal with as much paper as we used to, but it’s still a mess if not meticulously organized. And if… Read...
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No, Space Heaters Aren’t Really Cheaper Than Turning Up the Thermostat

No, Space Heaters Aren’t Really Cheaper Than Turning Up the Thermostat
We’re in for expensive gas bills this winter. Whenever I so much as think about turning up the thermostat, I can hear my dad’s voice telling me to put on another sweater instead. But when sweaters don’t suffice, I turn to my trusty, cheap, easy-to-use space heater to cut costs on my central heating. But how much money… Read...
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What's New on Netflix in December 2022

What's New on Netflix in December 2022
Back in the old days, when theaters still made actual money showing movies that weren’t part of a “cinematic universe,” December was the best time of year to be a cinema junkie. That was when, in the final weeks of the year, studios would release all of their most lavishly produced, high-minded star vehicles, in the… Read...
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Don’t Just Roast Your Turkey, Roulade It

Don’t Just Roast Your Turkey, Roulade It
Wrestling a whole turkey body into a roasting pan (or rather, onto a wire rack), isn’t for everyone. Even I, a seasoned professional, have to steel myself for the gory moments of cutting through bone when I spatchcock a bird, and I would be totally OK with never having to smash in a breast bone again. If you have… Read...
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Stop Following New Finance 'Trends'

Stop Following New Finance 'Trends'
Whether it’s investing in the newest cryptocurrency, or eyeing some type of “make money while doing nothing!” scheme, it can be hard to resist all the shiny “new” finance trends that constantly pop up. Often, though, these trends aren’t actually all that new—and even if they are, it’s important to look for signs that… Read...
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How to Curse Your Enemies

How to Curse Your Enemies
So you want to lay a curse on your enemies? I’m not going to judge—I’m sure they deserve it. But if you want to hex, jinx, bedevil, imprecate, and otherwise lay down powerful gris-gris on your foes, you better do it right. So follow our no-nonsense guide to practical cursing using two of history’s most famous methods… Read...
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Stop Paying Full Price for Video Games

Stop Paying Full Price for Video Games
It’s November, which means it is once again Black Friday season (the Friday after Thanksgiving now somehow lasting an entire month), and retailers across the internet—and the brick-and-mortar chains that remain—are dropping deals. Traditionally, this is the best/worst time to be a video game fan. The best, because… Read...
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This Bug Lets You Play 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Faster Than You Think

This Bug Lets You Play 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Faster Than You Think
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the talk of the town, but not for the reasons Nintendo likely wanted. While many are enjoying their new Pokémon adventures, the tweets are all about how buggy the games are. These glitches range from funny to bizarre to hilarious. But there’s one quirk that isn’t like the others—the… Read...
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Sorry, but Your Microwave Needs Maintenance

Sorry, but Your Microwave Needs Maintenance
It’s easy to forget about our microwave when we’re not using it—especially since many models are compact, tucked into the corners of counters, or mounted above the stove. But, like other kitchen appliances, our microwaves need basic maintenance in order to keep running smoothly. Read more... from Lifehacker https:...
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