Build Modern End Tables with Plywood and Veneer for a High Design Look

Simple and modern end tables add a touch of high design to any room. you’re free to build these end tables that replicate azebrawoodfinish with 3/4 plywood and veneer. Of course, theres a third option, too: build it yourself. These end tables cost about $200 in materials and can be built in a weekend. A table saw and router make the job go much faster. Using veneer saves you from working with real zebrawood, which is prone to tear outs....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 121 words · John Harris

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Bar Owner

Pour yourself a drink, you might need it. The trio own and operate two bars in New York and Jersey City and are working on a third. Tell us about your current position, and how long youve been at it. Adam: My name is Adam Fulton and Im the Creative Director & Founder of Den Hospitality. As a group we are opening intimate bar-centric hospitality properties in the greater NYC area....

August 18, 2015 · 6 min · 1148 words · Devin Jensen

Consider a Company’s Perks When Answering Questions in a Job Interview

When you have a job interview, research is important. You want to verify you fully understand the requirements, company background, and salary. The Muse also suggests researching the companys benefits to get an idea of what their values are. As The Muse suggests, you might even tailor your answers to them. After all, management is investing in you! For other perks, you might consider changing your answers accordingly. The idea here isnt to call out the company perks explicitly....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 151 words · Marcia Cook

Eight Expert Tips for Traveling with Your Toddler

Here, then, are my eight pro tips for traveling with your infant, baby, or toddler. (Baby jetlag, however, is another story, for another time.) This post originally appeared onVan Winkles. My wife and I are neither braggarts nor excessive complimenters. Thats just how we were raised, and well do the same to him. That being said, we are proud of our little sprog for two things. First, hes an excellent sleeper....

August 18, 2015 · 5 min · 914 words · Connor Williams

Get Your Coworkers to Help You More with This Simple Persuasion Method

People will always be more willing to help when they feel like they owe it to you. The goal is reciprocity, and that requires you helping them out too. The trick, however, lies in how you go about it. Dont say, Oh, no big deal. Were given serious persuasive power immediately after someone thanks us. Dont wait to be asked to help with something, just help. Then make it count by explaining why youre willing to help....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 116 words · Craig Farrell

Google Releases OnHub Smart Router for $200, With Dedicated App

Today, Google has announced a new Wi-Fi router in partnership with TP-Link. The router, called OnHub, that aims to be a smarter way to handle your home internet. All of the routers functions are handled by the Google On companion app. The OnHub router is now on sale from the Google Store.

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Elizabeth Ramirez

Keep Nail Polish Off Your Skin with Elmer’s Glue

Painting your nails can be tricky; you always end up with polish on your skin. Your skin stays clean and your nails look good. Youll need Elmers glue, nail polish, an old makeup brush, and a cuticle stick. Pick a brush you dont mind ruining since itll get glue on it. Dont make the layer of glue too thick or it will take a while to dry. Paint your nails with the polish of your choice....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 98 words · Rebecca Alvarez

Make Delicious Sweet and Sour Shrubs Using This Easy Ratio

Shrubsmay sound a little out there, but the combination of tangy vinegar with juicy fruit is fantastically refreshing. You dont even need a recipe: just remember 1:2:2. Youll need1 pound of fruit, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 cups of vinegar. Sprinkle the sugar over your chopped (and maybe slightly smushed) fruit and cover with a dish towel. You could even throw some herbs or spices in for good measure....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 85 words · Andrew Smith

Most Popular Bookshelf Speakers: Klipsch RB-61 II

A good pair of bookshelf speakers delivers exceptional quality, space efficiency, and wallet-friendliness. Last weekwe asked for your favorites, then looked atthe five best bookshelf speakers. Now were back to highlight your favorite. With close to 36% of the votes cast, theKlipsch RB-61 IIs took the top spot. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand its a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five?...

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 78 words · Lindsay White

Performance Tests Show That 16GB of RAM Is Overkill for Most People

Adding more memoryisnt the performance upgrade it used to be, but how much RAM is enough? Even with demanding programs that take up 12GB of system memory, 16GB didnt improve performance by that much. Even playing memory-hogging games with Chrome running in the background (with 65 active tabs open!) shows little impact on performance with the higher memory, thanks to the way Windows handles system memory. 4GB vs. 8GB vs. 16GB Performance| TechSpot...

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Shannon Weeks

Quest Turns To-Dos Into an Engaging Game on iOS

As withcountless other apps, Quest adds a little gamificationto your chores to make them more fun to complete. Its not as feature-packed as adedicated to-do listor as a real game, but thats kind of the point. Its simple, fun to use, and offers a tiny sense of accomplishment with each swipe of completion. Quest($1.99) | iTunes App Store viaAppAdvice

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Andrew Gonzalez III

Skip the Tiny Weights: Weight Lifting Isn't That Different for Women

So many strength workouts for women stray from actual strength and power development, emphasizing lighter weights. This perpetuates the notion that the workouts men do somehow just arent for us. But that isnt the case. In general, building muscle and strength arent cakewalks for anyonewomen or men. They take incredible amounts of proper nutrition, training, mental stamina and dedication. For women though, some psychological and societal barriers make the process abit more complicated and difficult....

August 18, 2015 · 2 min · 348 words · Eric Rios

Spark for iPhone Adds HTML Signatures, Aliases, and New Gestures

Alias support seems like the big one for a lot of people. it’s possible for you to now add aliases for your Gmail, iCloud, and Yahoo accounts. Spark(Free) | iTunes App Store

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 32 words · Michael Hernandez