Your drip or sprinkler system is a workhorse all spring and summer, but as the first frost approaches, it’s important to think about the steps you need to take to send your system into hibernation for the winter.
Source: LifeHacker – You Need to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Winter
We all have to live somewhere, and wherever you live probably comes with a slew of existing laws and government infrastructure, all of which was probably in place long before you came along. Most of us just exist within those frameworks without complaint—we vote in local elections, pay our property taxes, and obey the…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Found a New Town (and Why You Might Want To)
September has been a great month for deals for PC gamers. EA is running an up-to-80%-off sale on their branded games, and now the Epic Games store is launching its own sale, also offering titles at up to 80% off (the sale language says 75% but I found titles with deeper discounts). Through Sept. 28, you can find…
Source: LifeHacker – Epic Is Selling Hundreds of PC Games at Up to 80% Off
Yes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even more beneficial. For instance, dividing work among the members of a group can help you tackle a huge amount of text and new information. It’s called the jigsaw method and…
Source: LifeHacker – Use the ‘Jigsaw Method’ to Study Complex Topics
When you’re assigned to read a text, you’re supposed to take away some big-picture ideas. To get to that broad understanding, though, you should use a method that is all about being detail-oriented. It’s called “close reading,” and it will help you grasp the overall message of whatever you read.
Source: LifeHacker – Use ‘Close Reading’ to Retain Every Detail When You Study
Costco is the best warehouse club store you can join (and not only because of those hot dogs), and right now is an especially good time to do so if you haven’t already: For a limited time, you can get a year of Gold Star membership for $60 and receive a $30 in-store gift card. Here’s what you need to know.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get a Gift Card With a New Costco Membership
When you choose to complete a home-renovation project yourself , the draw is often the savings you can rack up by bypassing labor costs. But there are some projects that just aren’t worth doing yourself. Some can cost you more in the long run and can look terrible if not done right–while others are outright…
Source: LifeHacker – Five Home Renovations Never Worth Doing Yourself
Amazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days, a Prime-member-exclusive savings event, that will run from Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. ET through Oct 11. Amazon will offer personalized recommendations based on your prior shopping activity, browsing history, and any products saved in your lists, and will feature deals from Dyson,…
Source: LifeHacker – Amazon Officially Announces Prime Big Deal Days for 2023
This quick-install 9-inch car display is on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It can use self-adhesive or suction-based mounts to attach to your car’s dashboard and plugs into the lighter port for power. (Obviously, you’ll need a working lighter port for complete installation.) Once paired with your phone,…
Source: LifeHacker – This 9-Inch Car Display Screen Is 5 Right Now
If your Mac is too loud, you turn down the volume. If it’s too quiet, you turn it up. But this simple action isn’t as limited as it seems. While there are multiple ways to adjust the volume of your Mac across the board, you can also control the volume for individual outputs, as well as the input sensitivity of your…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Adjust the Volume for Every App on Your Mac
Scoring a great piece of furniture at a thrift store or a yard sale is a satisfying accomplishment for anyone interested in DIY, upcycling, or just saving money. But when you’re still excited about your new find, you might not notice that your new chair smells like an ashtray or that your new favorite chaise lounge…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Get Smells Out of Thrifted Furniture
Some TikTok myths I find in the wild (like the tales of supposed tick attacks), while other times I’m tipped off by a news article claiming there’s a trend. The latest flurry of TikTok coverage claims that people on the platform are pushing laxatives as “budget Ozempic” (no relation to “nature’s Ozempic”), a fact I…
Source: LifeHacker – TikTok Myth of the Week: Your Guts Are Full of Poop
You don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers. The cooling rack provides a wide, stable surface for hot trays and pans, but also cookies, grilled cheese sandwiches, or pancakes. Sadly, the good news has not yet spread,…
Source: LifeHacker – Six Cooling Rack Alternatives You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 18, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 18, NYT Connections #99! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 18
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 many people, their method of choice is placing a paper towel over their food to prevent stains and splattering.
Source: LifeHacker – Use the ‘Two-Minute Rule’ When Microwaving Food With a Paper Towel
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have dealt with an anxiety disorder in the past year, making it the most common mental health condition in the country. And this figure only takes into account those who sought help and received an official…
Source: LifeHacker – The Most Effective Ways to Combat Psychological Avoidance
Whether they’re leftover from a home improvement project, or you inherited them from the previous owner of your home, you may have some bricks sitting around taking up space. But before getting rid of them, consider putting the bricks to use in your yard or garden. Here are a few ideas.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Reuse Old Bricks in Your Yard
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, September 17, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 17, NYT Connections #98! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 17
Everyone has certain tasks that we dread more than others, but have to get done eventually. It could be something from our personal or professional life, but in most cases, can’t be offloaded or outsourced to others. The longer we put it off, the worse we feel, and the bigger that task seems.
Source: LifeHacker – Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
Spring may be the season we associate with planting new additions to our gardens and yards, but some flowers, vegetables, and other greenery are better suited to getting their start in the fall. This is also the case for certain types of trees. Here are a few of the best trees to plant in the fall, and why they…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Trees to Plant in the Fall