Whether it’s learning how to crawl, taking those first few unsteady steps, or learning how to hold a pencil, the process of learning motor skills during childhood takes a while, and also comes with a lot of faltering steps. For a number of children, learning these skills can take a much longer time—a delay that, if…
Source: LifeHacker – Don’t Dismiss Your Kid’s Clumsiness
It’s common (if time-consuming) to roast peppers in the oven, on the grill, and in a cast iron skillet. We’re so desperate to get that char-blistered skin that it’s even become normal to simply slap whole peppers on gas burners to cook over open flames. Thankfully, there’s an easier, cleaner, faster way to roast…
Source: LifeHacker – This Might Be the Quickest Way to Roast Peppers
When you first bought your first house, it probably seemed enormous, especially if you were moving from a tiny apartment. But inevitably, the longer you own it (and start filling it with stuff, pets, and children), the smaller it seems.
Source: LifeHacker – Five Cheaper Ways to Add Square Footage to Your House
In theory, dogs are great. They’re loyal, loving companions who’ll sit with you after a hard day and tilt their heads empathetically when you’re feeling down. But then there are those dogs that love to hear themselves bark. It’s especially aggravating if you work from home or you’re kept up all night long.…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Stop Your Neighbor’s Dog From Barking Incessantly
If you don’t need the latest hardware, you can get this refurbished 2018 iPad with renewed Beats Flex Headphones, a stylus, case, and a few other accessories on sale for $199.99. It obviously won’t have the latest features, but it can certainly still run office apps, streaming services, and perform other everyday…
Source: LifeHacker – This 2018 iPad Bundle Is 0 Right Now
Every once in a while, you come across an iPhone app that reminds you of the days when apps were made just for fun (and not to wring every last cent out of you with micro-transactions). Web Roulette! is one of them. It’s a web browser without tabs, lacking a forward or back button, and minus an address bar. And it’s…
Source: LifeHacker – ‘Web Roulette!’ Is an Addictive Browser for Your iPhone
Tired of swiping on dating apps? Well, if you’re anything like me and have a penchant for long reads and Canva, then you might want to try a different approach when it comes to attracting love: the date-me doc.
Source: LifeHacker – Use a ‘Date-Me Doc’ to Help You Find a Serious Relationship
Many gardeners across the U.S. have found themselves embroiled in a controversy that’s been dubbed “jalapeño gate” in the press and on social media. Although it’s hard to tell exactly how the mixup occurred, somewhere in the sorting process, pepper seeds were swapped—so if you thought you were growing jalapeños, for…
Source: LifeHacker – Save Yourself From the Next ‘Jalapeño Gate’
If you want to add music to an Instagram post, the app is happy to oblige. If you want to add music to a carousel, tough luck—no tunes for you. At least, that was Instagram’s old policy. Now, everyone can add music to their multi-photo posts, thanks to none other than Olivia Rodrigo.
Source: LifeHacker – Now You Can Add Music to Your Instagram Carousels
Do you have to use a step-stool to reach your taller cabinet shelves? Do you have mobility issues that make it difficult or impossible to reach cabinet shelves? If this sounds like you, or if you’re interested in making your kitchen more universally accessible for visitors, you can swap your conventional shelves with …
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Install These Pull-Down Kitchen Cabinets
In my continuing series, “Am I lazy or is it ADHD,” I have developed the perfect way to stop killing your houseplants. Now, I could pretend this is for when I’m on vacation, when it is physically impossible to take care of my plants because I am not there. But let’s be honest: I use this method year-round because I…
Source: LifeHacker – Use These Smart Tools to Automate Your Plant Care
Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of workers have experienced a gap in their employment, with 39% citing family responsibilities as the most common reason. Among the…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
We’re into the dog days of summer, and things are going off the rails, whether it’s the hoax announcement of an influencer’s death, a New York City riot caused by a Twitch streamer, or the greatest fight video that has ever gone viral on the internet.
Source: LifeHacker – The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Who Is Lil Tay?
Pot racks are not just functional, but have become part of the interior decorator’s tool chest. They make a statement hanging against a wall or above your stove. They also remind you to scrub the bottoms of your pots.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Build a Cheap, Custom Copper Pot Rack
Work-life balance is important, as is having a capable and personable boss. But you also need to take care of your basic creature comforts. If you’re always sitting on a rock-hard chair from a bargain furniture store or your wrists are aching at the keyboard, it will be impossible to perform to the best of your ability…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Products to Make Desk Work More Comfortable
You deserve to have tiramisu on a whim. It’s creamy, light, slightly alcoholic—essentially the ideal mid-week treat. The trouble is that making tiramisu requires weekend-level effort. The traditional method involves separating raw eggs and whipping them to specific thicknesses, folding them gently, and finding out…
Source: LifeHacker – Treat Yourself to a Cheater’s Tiramisu
You would’ve been lucky if you found three-day general admission tickets to the F1 Grand Prix for less than $600 earlier this May. Some tickets went for over $800 on the secondary market. But Costco is selling three-day general admission ground passes for $349.99, down from $640 from the official website.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get Formula 1 US Grand Prix Tickets for 45% Off
Whether we’re looking to buy some headphones on Amazon, or pick a place for dinner on Google Maps, we turn to the reviews for guidance. But you can’t blindly trust online reviews: Some are written by bots, others by people paid to write a good review.
Source: LifeHacker – Don’t Trust Newegg’s New AI-Generated Review Summaries
You’ve just put a load of laundry into your dryer and it starts squeaking. Or it sounds like you have a brick rolling around clunking and thumping. Whatever noise your dryer is making, don’t panic: There are some problems you can solve yourself without needing to repair or replace your appliance.
Source: LifeHacker – Why Your Dryer Is Making Weird Noises and What to Do About It
While you could make a DIY compost bin, grab cheap composter, and try the laziest ways to compost, this Reencle Prime Food Waste Composter is nice and easy, and it’s on sale for $488.99 right now (reg. $699).
Source: LifeHacker – This Fancy Electric Composter Is 30% Off Right Now