Your Yard Needs a Sensory Garden Path
Sensory paths are a popular feature in schools, as they can engage kids in ways that promote focus and calm. These are all things that many adults could stand to…
Why You Should Wear Wireless Earbuds to Your Next Concert
Buzzkills everywhere agree: Fun as they are, attending a loud concert can damage your hearing. Plenty of venues are obnoxiously loud, and you could experience symptoms of hearing loss within…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Prom Pictures With Goats?
When I was in high school, the only times we thought about goats was when we planned to steal them because they were a rival high school’s mascot, or when…
How TikTok’s ‘Audio Torture’ Actually Works
I am writing this article while under the influence of what TikTokers are calling “audio torture.” There are many versions of the torturous sound to choose from, and mine is…
You Really Can Use Paint to Make a Room Look Bigger or Smaller
Photo: r.classen (Shutterstock) No house or apartment is perfect. Even if it seems perfect when you first move in, your needs will shift over time, and you might wake up…
How to Spot AI-Generated Art, According to Artists
How long will the naked eye be able to spot the difference between images made by generative artificial intelligence and art created by humans? Ari Melenciano, an artist who works…
15 of the Best ‘CleanTok’ Accounts to Follow on TikTok
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Cleaning your home can be relaxing for some, or an anxiety-producing nightmare for others. Everyone is different. What is slightly more unifying is the reality of watching…
Your Career Needs an Elevator Pitch
Photo: Gorodenkoff (Shutterstock) It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when…
How to Safely Pop Your Ears
Photo: FotoHelin (Shutterstock) Whether it was driving up a winding mountain road, riding in a skyscraper’s high-speed elevator, or a traveling on a plane, you’ve probably experienced a feeling of…
How to Adjust Paint If It’s Just a Shade Off
Photo: bogdanhoda (Shutterstock) It happens all too often: You do some light renovation or some unexpected repair work that requires you to replace just a section of drywall, or your…