Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Aerate Your Lawn
Photo: arteagaser (Shutterstock) As you’re working your way through your fall gardening checklist, you may have questions about what to do to your lawn before winter sets in—like whether aerating…
Use the ‘Two-Minute Rule’ When Microwaving Food With a Paper Towel
It doesn’t take long for the inside of a microwave to go from sparkling clean to a grimy mess if you don’t cover your food when you cook it. For…
Use Flashfood to Buy Discounted Groceries Before They Expire
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Imagine, if you can, all the food your local grocery store has that is nearing the expiration date—that they know won’t sell before the food goes bad.…
For Better Tasting Tomatoes, Dip Them in Warm Water Before Chilling
Photo: Kamil Zajaczkowski (Shutterstock) Legend has it, tomatoes must stay on the countertop. Claire Lower, Lifehacker’s senior food editor, famously refuses to put them in the fridge. Sadly, not everyone…
What ‘Genuine Leather’ Really Means
When you’re shopping for a leather jackets, shoes, purses, or other items, you may come across a stamped label noting the item is “genuine leather.” If you know nothing about…
These SNAP Benefits Are About to Expire in 32 States
Photo: Jeff Bukowski (Shutterstock) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the federal initiative designed to help low-income Americans access more food—received a temporary boost in response to COVID-19 that is set…
How Often You Really Need to Replace Your Mop, Sponges, and Other Cleaning Supplies
Photo: taviphoto (Shutterstock) Cleaning supplies don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often you should clean or replace them. Let’s go over some common supplies and…
Don’t Serve This Recalled Charcuterie Sausage at Your Super Bowl Party
Photo: Netrun78 (Shutterstock) If you’re hosting a Super Bowl LVII party this Sunday, make sure you’re not serving any of these charcuterie sausages that were recalled by the U.S. Department…
These Prices Are Expected to Increase This Year
Photo: Denys Kurbatov (Shutterstock) While it’s true that inflation seems to be coming down since its peak in June, some things are looking to continue to increase in price this…
Tyson Is Recalling Nearly 100,000 of This Ground Beef
Photo: Tyler Olson (Shutterstock) About 93,700 pounds of raw ground beef has been recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the…