How to Hack a 7-Layer Burrito From Existing Taco Bell Menu Items
Last summer, Taco Bell suddenly discontinued longtime standbys like the quesarito, Fiesta potatoes, and the 7-layer burrito. Two of these weren’t banished forever—the quesarito lives on as an in-app exclusive and potatoes seem to be back for good—but the classic 7-layer burrito has simply disappeared into the ether. Read more…
What to Do About Your Calluses When a Pumice Stone Isn’t Cutting It
Work your hands or feet enough and getting calluses is inevitable. Now that I’m a weightlifter, I have calluses all over my palms and fingers; when I played roller derby, I used to have them on specific parts of my feet. The standard advice—to gently abrade your calluses with a pumice stone or a scrubby […]
How to Grow a Lemon Tree Indoors
Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in the northeast, midwest, or other regions of the country can’t enjoy the simple pleasure of their own fresh-squeezed… Read more…
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Skipping a Day of Exercise
Sometimes you need a day off. Sometimes you don’t need a day off, but you take one anyway. If you have any anxieties about what exercise means to you, you may spiral into worry or guilt: Am I a slacker? Am I losing all my gains? Read more…
Venmo To Start Charging Fees—Should Landlords Be Worried?
All landlords want to collect rent with as little hassle as possible. One popular method landlords use to collect rent online for free is Venmo. But with the app’s new transaction fees, is that a good idea?
End of forbearance programs could strain loan servicers
Forbearance programs that allowed homeowners with government-backed mortgages to put their monthly payments on hold during the pandemic will come to an abrupt end in the months ahead, straining the capacity of loan servicers tasked with helping borrowers avoid foreclosure.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 2, 2021
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
You Can Make Tomato Soup With a Can of Tomato Paste
A grilled cheese sandwich is a good quick lunch, but a little tomato soup on the side (for dipping and sipping) makes it feel like a proper meal. There is nothing wrong with heating up a can of Amy’s, but I am far more likely to have a few cans of tomato paste—rather than full-fledged […]
How to Prevent Your Honey (and Other Condiments) From Leaving a Sticky Mess
Sticky spills are, as far as I can tell, never welcome, and they are particularly unwelcome in my pantry, which is known for being spick-and-span (this is not true). But certain bottles of thick, viscous substances and condiments are best stored upside down, which increases the likelihood of spillage, so it’s best to… Read more…
How to Choose and Install the Right External Hard Drive for Your PS5
Sony recently disclosed the requirements for upgrading the PlayStation 5’s internal storage with an M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), and it’s woefully confusing. While there are several SSDs that meet Sony’s requirements on paper, only a few drives currently work on PS5—and those that do are quite expensive. In some… Read more…
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
The first day (week, month) of school can be hard on some kids, particularly those entering preschool or kindergarten for the first time. They want to stay with you; they’re scared you won’t come back; they don’t know this grown-up or these other kids—the whole thing can be scary. But this year—this year—many kids are… […]
Don’t Toss Out the Cash Hiding in Your Junk Mail
If you get a letter from the audience ratings company Nielsen, don’t throw it away—there’s money inside. While it might look like junk mail (addressed to “Area Household”), the envelope likely contains two crisp dollar bills, with the promise of $5 more if you fill out a survey about your TV and radio viewing habits. […]
NBD, There’s Just a Massive Asteroid Hurtling Past Earth This Month
Giant asteroids don’t collide with our planet very often, but they do hurtle by within a relatively close distance at times, only to disappear into the cosmic void. Case in point: Another asteroid is primed to careen within what scientists call a “potentially hazardous” distance of the planet later this month, and the… Read more…
Ready for Rehab? Don’t Make This All-Too-Common Mistake
The desire to over-improve a rental property is probably most common among new investors. It’s just easy to get excited! However, to maximize your profits, you want to avoid over-improving any property.
Maybe It’s Time to Trade Your Bath Towel in for a Bath Sheet
All bath towels are not created equal. In fact, some are so large and offer so much coverage that they’re actually called bath sheets. If you’ve never owned a bath sheet but know yourself to be the type who enjoys being wrapped up in a cocoon of large, comfy covers, it might be time to […]
