Every Parent Needs to Heed These Tie-Dye Do’s and Don’ts
Screenshot: David J. Mitchell (Shutterstock) When my daughter decided she wanted to give her brother a homemade tie-dye shirt for his birthday, my first thought was Cool! What’s better than…
How to Repair Tears in Your Car’s Vinyl Seats
Photo: pangpleiades (Shutterstock) Over time, a vehicle goes through a lot—between things breaking under the hood, scratches and dents on the body, and wear and tear on the interior. This…
Upgrade Your Boring Old Furniture With Cane Webbing
Photo: Teek_int (Shutterstock) Rattan is a natural material made from trees in the palm family, and it’s used to weave cane mesh for furniture. The best thing about rattan? Using…
How to Earn Six Figures, According to Reddit
Photo: Gubin Yury (Shutterstock) When everyone seems to be making more money than you, the inevitable question is “okay, what exactly do all these people do?” Fortunately, Reddit has the…
How to Keep Rust and Splinters From Ruining Your Outdoor Furniture
Photo: Ingo Bartussek (Shutterstock) Water, temperature fluctuations, and sunlight can all damage your outdoor furniture—but luckily, a few simple maintenance practices can restore dried-out wood, bring back color, prevent water…
How to Use Metaphors to Keep People Attentive and Engaged
Photo: Labylullaby (Shutterstock) Whether you’re addressing a group of people at work, or having a one-on-one conversation with a friend, you have the challenge of competing for their attention with…
Vacuous Fool Using ‘Wicker’ And ‘Rattan’ Interchangeably
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Scrolling through the comments of her Etsy page and scoffing with disdain, craft enthusiast Mary Gehlhausen told reporters that a vacuous fool had used the word “wicker” and…