Covering Your AC for the Winter, TikTok Cleaning Sink Hacks, and More

November 8, 2021

Tip of the Day

If you ended up with a lot of leftover liquid in your stew pot after everyone scooped out the good bits, don’t toss it. Save it and mix it into rice or potatoes tomorrow for a flavor-packed side dish.

It’s that Monday-time-of-week again which means it’s time for another Netflix drop of new shows and movies. If you’re less plotting your Netflix binge and more plotting your holiday plans, you can check out our great tips for building an amazing charcuterie board. And speaking of holiday prep, this is the perfect time to put your stand mixer to work with some serious attachments.

It’s that time of year where lots of folks cover up their AC units for the season. We have the inside scoop on the practice and how to do it in a way that doesn’t cause rust and prolongs the life of your AC.

And water cooler trivia? On this day in 1972, the HBO network debuted. While the network focused initially on movies and sports—HBO stands for Home Box Office—they started dabbling with “HBO Original” programming in the 1980s, paving the way for their later high-profile content like Sex in the City,  The Wire, Game of Thrones, and more.

– Jason

A trusty stand mixer can tackle any number of recipes, but if you’re not using it with attachments, you’re seriously underutilizing it. With a few of these bonus attachments, you can turn your stand mixer into a true all-purpose kitchen appliance. Read More »

If you live somewhere that gets snowy winter weather, you might see quite a few people put covers over their AC units when they are done using them for the season. Maybe you do it, too. But should you? Read More »

Have you ever looked in the mirror after getting a haircut, only to realize the style doesn’t suit you as well as you’d hoped? There are several reasons this happens, but often, the problem is the cut just doesn’t work with your face shape. We’ll help you figure out which basic shape your face is, and which hairstyles would best accentuate it. Read More »

Living rooms see a lot of traffic, and a rug is perhaps the best item to protect your floor while enhancing the room.
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There might never be a moment in the progression of dental hygiene when we aren’t using some form of toothpaste, and its latest charcoal trend keeps its usefulness moving forward.
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Most of us love our dining room tables, so much so that when the slightest scratch or smudge shows up, we can get upset.
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When it gets colder and you want to snuggle up into something warm, turn to a classic wool blanket.
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For years, white tablecloths have been a standard fixture at weddings, baby showers, and banquets.
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Why not add the convenient storage of a wallet to the protection of a phone case? Simplify your daily routine by keeping your essential accessories in the same place!
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During those harsh cold months, snow tends to accumulate on your driveway and sidewalks, making it difficult to access your home or car.
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An enormous platter crowded with an assortment of various meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts sits before you. The complementary colors and flavors are a sight for a foodie’s sore eyes. You can only gaze at the beauty for so long before digging in. This is why every autumn bonfire, family get-together, or holiday party needs a charcuterie board. Read More »

Buying fresh fruits and vegetables is a delicious way to maintain a healthy diet. Unfortunately, fresh produce doesn’t last as long as we all wish it did. You either have to eat it all fairly quickly or head to the market often. However, there are a few products that can help you keep your fruits and veggies fresher for much longer. Read More »

If you’ve been struggling with pesky fruit flies and an odd smell in your kitchen, your sink and garbage disposal might be to blame. Good news: there’s a TikTok hack for that. Read More »

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While this week might have fewer new releases than last week’s beginning-of-the-month drop, that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of quality content. From a star-studded action movie to a Mariah Carey animated Christmas special, there’s plenty hitting the service. Read More »

Whether it’s due to how much you use your scissors or how little, eventually, they’ll begin to dull. When you need them to open something, that dullness is a real pain. Turns out, there’s a clever hack that’ll get them going again. Read More »

One of the most controversial questions of the holiday season isn’t whether gold or silver is a better accent color. No. It’s asking someone when they decorate. Read More »

The iPhone 13 Pro is a serious piece of creative kit, especially when it comes to the next-level cinematic camera system. It would be a shame to drop it during a tense scene, but these cases can help prevent damage! Read More »

There’s definitely a wrong way to clean your TV or monitor screen. Mess it up and you’ll be looking at scratches, smears, or worse for a long time. Get it right and your display will gleam like the day you bought it. Read More »

Speedy Wi-Fi is one of those things, like soft toilet paper, that you just don’t know you need until you invest in it. There’s nothing worse (well, okay, there are worse things) than the dreaded buffering video or lag in an online game. So, what’s the solution? A Wi-Fi 6 router. Read More »