Don’t Make These Gardening Mistakes After a Heavy Rainfall
Rain may be a welcome sight after a long dry spell, but when it comes to your garden, getting hit with a lot of water all at once isn’t an…
Can Virtual Reality Bring Families Together for Father’s Day?
If physical distance and/or a pesky custody arrangement find you separated from your dad (or your kid) this Father’s Day, maybe a virtual holiday could fill in the gap. In…
How to Keep a Swimsuit Clean Without Damaging It
With swimming season now upon us, you may find yourself wondering (as you did last summer, and the summer before that): Is there a right way to wash these swimsuits…
Here’s How Much an N95 Mask Protects You From Wildfire Smoke
I woke up to an air quality alert this morning, as probably a lot of you did. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted toward the eastern half of the U.S.,…
Why You Shouldn’t Use the Ice Bucket in Your Hotel Room
If you’re traveling this summer, you might reconsider using the ice bucket in your hotel or motel room. According to this video posted on TikTok by former hotel manager Melissa…
How to Adjust Your Spin Bike for the Most Comfortable Ride
Whether you’ve got a Peloton at home or you’re hopping onto one of the nameless bikes in your gym’s cardio section, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you can…
The Biggest Mistakes That Beginner Indoor Cyclists Make
My spin bike is one of those purchases that felt frivolous at the time, but has become one of my best-loved pieces of exercise equipment. I use it for easy…
Try the ‘Butterfly Hug’ When You Need to Calm Down
Photo: cunaplus (Shutterstock) The next time you find yourself stressed out, whether from work, parenting, or the stresses of everyday life, one technique to try is the butterfly hug. The…
The Easiest Way to Clean Dirty Oven Racks
Photo: irkus (Shutterstock) There are some zany hacks out there for cleaning your oven racks. For instance, a not-insignificant number of people swear by setting them in dewy grass overnight.…
Here’s What You Can Actually Learn From Meal Kits
Some folks leave the nest with a solid education in cooking for themselves. Some folks move away from home and can barely microwave a frozen burrito without the risk of…