Don’t Bother Boiling a Lemon to ‘Neutralize’ Odors
I write a lot about different methods to remove odors from of a bunch of different things, from smoky smells in the house to stinky ones in diaper pails. While…
The Easiest Way to Silence Your Inner Critic
The way we talk to ourselves can be decidedly harsher than the way we talk to others. In fact, many of us are stuck in a toxic feedback loop with…
This Sensor Helps You Match Any Paint Color, and It’s 40% Off
Image: Nix Sensor Being a DIY redecorating fanatic is rewarding until you stumble at the finish line choosing the right colors for your projects. Or maybe you’re trying to touch…
How to Psych Yourself Up Without Feeling Cringe
As much as I like the idea of affirmations, I’ve never felt anything but corny when saying “I can do it!” or any of the other types of positive self-talk…
The Singularity of Allison Williams
On a chilly but humane November night in Toronto, Allison Williams and I slip into an expansive conversation about the polite ways one can manipulate an audience. Williams is an…
12 Common ‘Laws’ of Psychology That Are Bullshit
Illustration: daniela_designs (Shutterstock) The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categorizes people into 16 personality types based on answers to 93 questions like “Do you usually: A) Value emotion more than logic? Or…
How to Add More Natural Light to a Home Without Much of It
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Days are officially getting longer, but we still have a lot of the dark, winter season to go. And while there’s nothing we can do about…
How to Feel Your Feelings (and Why You Should)
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Feeling our feelings—contrary to long-held popular opinion that it is somehow weak—is remarkably hard work. Which is why we engage in frequent avoidance techniques so we don’t…
How High-Intensity Emotions (Even the Good Ones) Are Wearing Us Out
If you’ve ever felt a rush of intense emotion—whether a positive one, such as a surge of happiness, or a negative one, like a rush of anger—then you’ve probably also…
How Color Can Affect Your Car’s Resale Value (and Why Yellow Resells Better Than Black)
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) A recent study reveals that color can be a big factor in resale value of a car—with a three-year depreciation rate that can vary 25% between…