Restaurant-Worthy French Fries at Home, Starbucks Holiday Cups, and More

November 4, 2021

Tip of the Day

Freezer not packed full? Fill the empty space with water bottles. The frozen water helps keep the temperature stable and in the event of a power outage your freezer will stay colder longer.

It’s Thursday, that not quite Friday day of the week. That’s OK though, we bag on Thursday a lot but it’s an important part of the rising action that leads to the weekend so we’ll give it a pass.

Speaking of the weekend if you’re looking for a project that will take up a weekend and then some, in a few days LEGO is launching a massic scale model of the Titantic. Not a bad way to get out of awkward holiday conversations no? “I’m sorry, I need to go work on my Titanic model.” is a perfect conversational extraction maneuver.

And on the topic of that cool winter weather some of us are already experiencing, we can’t say enough good things about the Solo Stove Bonfire. We updated our review of the cool “smokeless” firepit after a year of field testing and we still love it. Less worried about staying warm around a campfire and more worried about keeping your skin hydrated through the dry winter? We’ve got you covered. Try “slugging” a novel moisturizing technique.

Water cooler trivia? You know we have some. On this day in 1969, actor Matthew McConaughey was born. Alright, alright, alright. Also on this day in 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone debuted in London, kicking off the start of a decade of Harry Potter films.

– Jason

Making fries at home might feel daunting or intimidating for many, but it doesn’t have to be! We’re sharing all our best tips for making French fries at home, so you can enjoy restaurant-quality spuds any time—no fryolator required! Read More »

Winter has its perks. After all, it’s the holiday season, and warm drinks and cozy nights indoors are the norm. One of the biggest downsides, though, is the drying effect winter weather has on your skin. However, a skin care method called “slugging” can help you with that. Read More »

If you’re in the market for a backyard fire pit, let us save you some time and get right to the point. We’ve found the one you should buy for an absolutely amazing and smoke-free experience. Read More »

The iPhone SE is a great budget iPhone, but that doesn’t mean it’s disposable.
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Long eyelashes: Some are blessed with them, while others dream about them. They’re one of those desirable features many of us try to create with certain specialty mascaras. While some of these can give the illusion of long lashes, they don’t compare with the real deal. Luckily, eyelash growth serums can help with that! Read More »

If you’ve got wooden salad bowls at home, you probably already know that they love to hold onto sticky residue. No matter how much you scrub, you just can’t seem to get it clean. Well, one of your kitchen appliances might just do the trick. Read More »

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starbucks holiday cups and drinks are back. Read More »

Looking for an activity to do over the holidays? LEGO’s upcoming launch will keep you entertained through the cold weather of winter. Read More »

Leftovers are quite literally the gift that keeps on giving. You made soup for dinner, and now you’ve got lunch for a few days. It’s great! But you might be skipping an important step before storing it in the fridge. Read More »

Are you shopping on a budget? There are plenty of fantastic tech gifts that are $50 (or less!), and we’ve rounded up some of the best to make your holiday season shopping that much easier. Read More »

This week Ford released an all-new electric crate motor for DIY enthusiasts who want to build their EV dream car or truck. To show off one of the many possibilities of this $3,900 EV engine, Ford debuted a custom 1978 F-100 pickup highlighting just how capable its e-crate engine can be. Read More »

Indoor air pollution isn’t just gross; it’s also a major health concern and a leading cause of work fatigue. And while an air quality monitor can help you fight indoor air pollution, they often come from weird no-name brands and cost hundreds of bucks. Not anymore—Amazon now sells its own Air Quality Monitor, and it costs just $70. Read More »