TikTok Myth of the Week: Freezing Bread Makes It Healthier
According to TikTok, freezing your bread makes it healthier. I’m told by various creators on the platform that “something great happens when you freeze your bread,” that “diabetics should freeze their bread,” and even that freezing your bread makes it “keto friendly.” There’s a grain of truth to the idea, but the people promoting it […]
Use This Extension to Change Your iPhone’s Default Maps App
You can change the default browser on your iPhone, but you still can’t change the default maps app—at least, not officially. This is annoying for those who prefer using something like Waze, which has superior traffic data and a slew of other features. If you get a navigation link in iMessage, it’s going to open […]
The Best Items to Own for a More Organized House
I’ve been on a whirlwind mission to organize my apartment for a while now and, in the process, I’ve learned all kinds of decluttering methods and bought some organizational tools that have really helped me out. Here are my favorites for each room. My favorite organizational tools for the bathroom My all-time favorite bathroom organizational […]
OpenAI’s GPT May Be Coming to iOS 18
Apple is unquestionably late to the AI party. While Microsoft and Google have rolled out and integrated proprietary generative AI tech into their massive platforms, Apple has remained quiet on the trend—and the silence is surprising, considering the heat AI has generated, and the fact that Apple is one of the world’s most valuable tech […]
These U.S. Cities Are Overflowing with Affordable Single-Family Homes Under $300k
With median house prices in the U.S. inching towards half a million dollars and mortgage rates back over 7%, homebuyers and investors alike are getting choked out of the market. Although there […]
Real Estate Investors: Use These Loans to Get Your Construction Project Across the Finish Line
This article is presented by CV3 Financial. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. The real estate market is ever-evolving, and there has been a growing trend toward ground-up construction. With existing […]
U.S. Immigration Crisis: What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors
A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendered to apply for asylum. Overwhelmed immigration courts take years to […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 29, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s March 2024 core update completed on April 19th…
How to Make a Kitchen Appliance Last As Long As Possible
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). Major kitchen appliances, like a new refrigerator or stove, can cost a small fortune. It’s not unreasonable […]
Nine Creative Ways to Celebrate Your Kid Losing a Tooth
Though the Tooth Fairy is pretty ubiquitous as a mythical figure in the U.S., it’s certainly not a universally practiced tradition. For instance, in some Asian cultures, parents bury their children’s teeth next to a tree, symbolizing the hope that the new tooth will come in as strong as the roots. In some Hispanic American cultures, […]
The First Things You Should Make With a New Instant Pot
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). If you are one of the many home cooks who have hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon […]
Why a Kitchen Scale Is the Most Important Tool in Any Kitchen
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). You’ve probably heard folks refer to cooking and baking as a science. While I consider a great […]
The Gimmicky Kitchen Appliances You Definitely Don’t Need
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). It may not come as a big surprise, but I’m a kitchen nerd. Every time I bring […]
The Simple Waffle Iron Is Actually a Multi-Meal Cooking Appliance
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). The waffle iron is an indispensable tool in my kitchen. Naturally, it allows me to make waffles, […]
The Best Kitchen Appliances to Buy Cordless
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). The kitchen is the only indoor space where you get to use power tools to make things […]
