By this point in the season, you are probably fed up with the annoying, scraggly grass growing up between the cracks in your driveway, the dandelions that dot your patio, and the moss on your rock wall. If that is the case, what you need is a legit weed burner.
Source: LifeHacker – When to Use a Weed Burner on Stubborn Weeds
If it seems like there’s a dedicated AI for everything lately, you’re probably not wrong. Skoove Premium uses AI to teach you how to play piano, but it does include a human touch—so if you don’t want to pay for an in-person teacher, Skoove can be a helpful alternative that walks you through the basics until you can…
Source: LifeHacker – Skoove Premium Piano Lessons Are 0 for Life Right Now
Though streaming movies remain controversial among cinema’s big thinkers (and money-makers), Amazon has managed a fairly impressive run of films that have broken through not merely in terms of viewership, but in the broader world of movie awards—more than one of the movies listed below has shown up among a given…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Prime Video Original Movies
iOS 17 is shaping up to be a sizable update. The OS, which will likely launch alongside the iPhone 15 series, is chock-full of features Apple announced back in June. However, some of those announced features won’t be available upon iOS 17’s launch. There are five features that will come to your iPhones a little later…
Source: LifeHacker – Five iOS 17 Features That Won’t Be Available on Launch Day
If you’ve ever had that heart-stopping moment of dropping an expensive piece of jewelry down the sink (or had nightmares about the possibility), or if you have kids who like to play with the toilet, you should know the different ways to save small objects from being rinsed or flushed away forever.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Get Something You Dropped Down the Drain
If you’ve avoided dropping $10 or more on a theater ticket (plus concessions, obviously) for Barbie, Oppenheimer, or any other summer film, this might be the weekend to finally go to the movies. On Sunday, Aug. 27, more than 3,000 theaters nationwide will be dedicating 30,000 screens to primetime movies at matinee…
Source: LifeHacker – Watch Movies for National Cinema Day
“Gifted” can be somewhat of a loaded term in education because it implies that some kids are better than others. While it is true that kids can have strengths and areas for improvement, when educators talk about “gifted,” they do often mean adhering to a certain set of criteria, which can vary by school district but…
Source: LifeHacker – Ten Myths About ‘Gifted’ Kids We Need to Debunk
It seems there’s no way to buy or grow a small, or even medium amount of basil. It usually comes in huge plastic tubs, and a healthy plant can produce more than you know what to do with. You can get pretty far with pesto and caprese salads, but not everyone is a fan of repeat performances. If you’ve already eaten your…
Source: LifeHacker – Seven Ways to Use Basil That Aren’t Making Pesto
The ice cream sandwich has always been ripe for innovation. Cookies and wafers were the “bread” first, but soon doughnuts, brioche rolls, and Pop-Tarts broke the mold. It’s been a while since we’ve had a new vehicle for ice cream. As luck would have it, I know just the thing. Make an incredible ice cream sandwich with…
Source: LifeHacker – Make Better Ice Cream Sandwiches With Griddled Arepas
This refurbished 7th-Gen Apple iPad is on sale for $268.99 right now (reg. $429). The model is from 2019 and has a Grade “B” refurbished rating, meaning there might be some light scuffs on the exterior and it has an older battery, but it’s been tested, cleaned, and inspected to be in excellent working condition.
Source: LifeHacker – This Refurbished 7th-Gen iPad Is 0 Right Now
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for Monday, August 21 (or just want the answer), read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is on the moderate side, with the average player solving in 3.6 guesses. I probably could’ve gotten it in three…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, August 21
Part of the appeal of travel is getting to experience something new, but dealing with a natural disaster while on vacation isn’t exactly what most people have in mind. With extreme weather becoming increasingly common, you may already have a plan in place for dealing with an emergency evacuation in your area. But what…
Source: LifeHacker – The First Things to Do If a Natural Disaster Occurs While You’re on Vacation
After years of use, scissors can become dull, making cutting difficult. But rather than sentencing them to a life in the back of a junk drawer, you also have the option of sharpening them. Here’s the best way to do that.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Way to Sharpen Scissors
Currently, microwave ovens can be found in more than 90% of American households, according to the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though the appliances has exploded in popularity since the 1970s, there’s still some confusion over where to place them in your kitchen. Here are a few of the…
Source: LifeHacker – The Worst Places in Your Kitchen to Put a Microwave
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 20, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is on the moderate side, with the average player solving in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for Sunday, August 20, Wordle #792! Scroll to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, August 20
While renting an electric vehicle for a road trip has some clear benefits, like saving money on gas, there are also some complications that may take time getting used to—like having to plan a route around charging stations.
Source: LifeHacker – Hertz Is Giving Some Rental Cars a Free Extra Day
While there are plenty of smart TVs and streaming apps that allow you to make selections using your phone, most televisions still come with remotes that turn the TV on and off, adjust the volume, and switch functions, among other things.
Source: LifeHacker – Why Your TV Remote Still Won’t Work With New Batteries
Anyone who has ever shaved has probably experienced pain or discomfort at some point as a result. Whether it’s a nick, cut, or gash from a razor that likely has many blades, or redness and irritation that appears when you’ve finished, shaving can leave you with more than a sooth face or legs. This includes razor burns…
Source: LifeHacker – The Difference Between Razor Burn and Razor Bumps (and How to Avoid Both)
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 19, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is on the harder side, with the average player solving in 4.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 19, Wordle #791! Scroll to the end if…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, August 19
A hurricane’s category only tells you about its wind speed, but much of its devastation comes from flooding. With Hurricane Hilary approaching the West Coast, some areas could see as many as 10 inches of rain plus a storm surge that, the National Hurricane Center says, could come with “large and destructive waves.”
Source: LifeHacker – Why Storm Surges Are Worse Than Normal Flooding