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Start Making Your To-do List Before Bed
Break the to-do list process into two parts to make it more manageable (and to help you sleep better).
How to Unlock Your Pixel With Your Pixel Watch
Learn about one of the best hidden features of the Pixel.
17 Browser Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
Navigate the internet with fewer key taps and mouse clicks.
How to Delete an Entire Page in Google Docs
Sometimes, you just have to nuke a whole page.
The Unbreakable Rules of Sharing a Fence With Your Neighbor
Yes, there is such a thing as fence etiquette—and if you want a happy life, you’d best observe it.
A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Astronomy
So, the eclipse got you curious about what's in the heavens?
Use the ‘GTD’ Method to Actually Get Through Your To-do List
This years-old technique is still helpful for anyone overwhelmed with their workload.
How to Bid on Abandoned Storage Units (and Why You Might Want To)
Think of it like life's biggest "mystery box."
The Best Way to Clean a Hairdryer (and How Often You Should)
Regular maintenance is good for your dryer and your hair.
Where to Find Free (or Cheap) Soil for Your Raised Garden Beds
Garden beds are lovely and convenient—but they can be costly to fill.
Remodel With These Materials for an Easier-to-Clean Home
Some surfaces and materials are easier to clean (and keep clean) than others.
You Deserve Feta and Honey Pancakes
When you can't decide between sweet or savory pancakes, this is your answer.
How to Get Past a Paywall to Read an Article for Free
These are the best tools to bypass a paywall (but you should still support journalism when you can).
Try This Three-Step Method the Next Time You Take a Test
These simple tips will help make your next test day a success.
Use This App to Add Nearly 150 Features to Apple Shortcuts
The free application, Actions, works for the iPhone, iPad, and Macs.
The Best Ways to Identify Any Wildflower You See
It's easy to get acquainted with what’s blooming in the wild spaces around you.
The Best Way to Create a Seed-starting Station at Home
An in-depth guide to everything you need and how to set it up.
Stuff Your Pizza Crust With Hot Dogs
Pigs in blankets are always welcome, and that's how you know this is a good idea.
When to Study With ‘Blocked Practice’ (and When Not to)
Blocked practice is a fancy term for "cramming"—and it has its benefits.
How to Freeze, Unfreeze, and ‘Thaw’ Your Credit (and Why You Should)
A credit freeze can protect you from identity theft—but sometimes you’ll need to lift that freeze for credit or job applications.