Why You Should Spray Your Shoes With Permethrin This Summer
If you’re grossed out by the idea that you might be bitten by a tick this summer (chances are good, to be honest), now is the time to get yourself a bottle of permethrin spray. Permethrin-treating your shoes is one of the simplest ways to set up a barrier between hungry ticks and your delicious, blood-filled flesh. Read more... #press
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How I Became a Watchmaker
Welcome to “How I Became,” the Lifehacker series where I ask real people about how they really got their jobs. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Chapman, a modern watchmaker. The official term is “horologist:” someone who studies the art of designing and making watches and clocks. Read more... #press
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How to Get (or Make) ‘Barbie Pink’ Paint, Despite a Global Shortage
Thanks to the new Barbie movie, the world’s supply of pink paint is greatly depleted. Even before the film began painting their sets, supply chain issues and access to materials had slowed the production of pink paint. Now, Barbie pink is a hot commodity thanks to the movie, and there’s a dwindling supply left.... #press
20 Awesome Indie Games You Should Play on Nintendo Switch
So you finally got a Nintendo Switch, just in time for Nintendo to start hinting that the Switch 2 (or the Super Nintendo Switch, or whatever they call it) is dropping next year. Well, don’t fret—being behind the gaming curve can be a good thing! You might feel like you’re years late to the game, but actually, you’re…Read more... #press
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Your Peloton Might Have a Secret Netflix App
For an exercise bike with a giant screen on it, you would think Peloton would give you an easy way to watch movies while you pedal. But until recently, the screen was just for workout-related content. Some Peloton users—including myself—have found that there is a Netflix app already secretly enabled on the Bike.…Read more... #press
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You Can Fix a Chipped Granite Countertop in Five Minutes
Design trends come and go, but certain materials persist. Granite and other natural stones are always popular countertop choices in kitchens and bathrooms because of their natural beauty and incredible durability—granite can last for decades if properly cared for. But being durable doesn’t necessarily mean …Read more... #press
This HD Beginner-Friendly Drone Is $90 Right Now
This GPS 4K HD Wi-Fi Dual Camera Drone is a great beginner-friendly, low-cost drone, and it’s on sale for $89.99 right now. It features two cameras—a 4K HD camera on the front and an HD camera on the bottom. You can use both to capture photos or videos while you fly, and you can switch camera views and stream a…Read more... #press
These Are the Best Devices to Keep Track of Your Kids
I’ve lost my kids during a Target run more times than I care to admit, which makes me reluctant to give them more freedom to venture out into the world. Though I may misplace my children once in a while, I’ve somehow never lost my smartphone. This troubling fact has made me wonder if I should invest in a system to…Read... #press
Don’t Pay These Easily Avoidable Travel Fees From Major Airlines
In the wake of the pandemic, airlines had to adjust many of their policies to benefit flyers, as their industry weathered ups and downs (it’s currently on the decline, according to Bloomberg). Some airlines have made it possible for families to sit with their children for free, get reimbursed if your flight... #press
Sync for Reddit Is Back, but Now It’s for Lemmy
Sync for Reddit fans, rejoice: Sync is back from the dead! However, it isn’t back to connect you to Reddit. To use it, you’ll need to commit to a different social networking platform entirely. Let’s dive into it.Read more... #press
Where to Watch 'Reservation Dogs' Season 3 (and What You Should Know About It)
Reservation Dogs is a teen comedy-drama that takes the small-town America aesthetic and flips it on its head, following the lives of four rebellious kids—Elora, Bear, Cheese, and Willie Jack—who live on a Native America Reservation in Oklahoma. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taiki Waititi, the show... #press
All the Ways to Make a Beach Trip Easier With a Baby
You may have already bought your baby an adorable sun hat and a bottle of sunscreen, but there are a few other considerations you’ll need to make to be sure baby’s first beach trip is a success. (To be clear, you still need the adorable hat and the sunscreen, though.)Read more... #press
This Government Program Will Help Support Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
About 6.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and a small army of 11 million or so caregivers care for them. Many caregivers are friends and relatives, doing a difficult, often thankless job for little or no pay. If you’re one those caregivers, extra... #press
The Easiest Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
One basic rule of life is that everything is easy with the proper tools, and nearly impossible without them. A great example of how this works is the can opener: Although we’ve had the pull-tab design since 1962, you can still somehow find plenty of canned goods on the grocery shelves that lack this simple…Read more... #press
Sync for Reddit Is Back, but Now It’s for Lemmy
Sync for Reddit fans, rejoice: Sync is back from the dead! However, it isn’t back to connect you to Reddit. To use it, you’ll need to commit to a different social networking platform entirely. Let’s dive into it.Read more... #press
Four Ways to Figure Out What Day a Date Falls On
Being able to instantly pluck the day of the week for a given date out of your mind can seem like a magic trick, but it’s actually not that difficult—if you’re willing to put in a little work and do a little math.Read more... #press
Use ‘Mood-Ring Paint’ for a Color-Changing Effect on These Surfaces
Paint can add all kinds of dimension to a room. It can help make your space bigger or smaller, and it can even affect your mood. If you want your decor to match your mood all the time, there’s a new, psychedelic option to take advantage of: Mood-ring paint, also known as thermochromic paint, will react to... #press
My Favorite Storage Solutions for Any Dorm or Small Living Space
When you’re heading off to college, it’s fun to imagine how funky (and functional) your dorm will be, but the reality hits you the moment you walk in there for the first time: It’s small. It’s really small. Dreams of a clutter-free, ultra-chic living space disappear as you realize that you’re expected to live... #press
This Remote A/C Controller Is $67 Right Now
The Cielo Breez can turn your normal A/C into a smart A/C by connecting to your home wifi network, and it’s on sale for $66.99 (reg. $99). It’s compatible with various ductless air conditioning systems equipped with an infrared (IR)-based remote control, including mini-split, portable, and window air conditioners. Read more... #press
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The Best Small Fans to Keep You Cool at Your Desk
When you’re buying something basic, you might think all the products are the same, and just add the cheapest option to your cart. While I can’t tell you what to do in every situation, I can gently advise against doing that when picking up a desk fan. Little fans can pack a punch, but you need one with a good design…Read more... #press
