The Easiest Way to Add Heat to Your Cocktail

Luckily,momfilterhas a great tip for imparting maximum spicy goodness without adding any annoying chunks. All you need is a microplane (which we hope you already own) and a drink. Simply grab a jalapeno or habanero or whatever pepper you prefer andwith gloved handsgrate it.

July 13, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Lisa Wilson

These States Claim Your "Abandoned" Savings After Only Three Years

Youve probably heard a thing or two about unclaimed money or property. In fact,weve told you how to find it. Plus, it keeps your accounts from being stuck in limbo. The problem is, some states have started to take over these accounts when theyre not really abandoned. In the above map, these states are colored in gold. Check in on CDs, IRAs, and other set and forget accounts regularly. Most states will consider checking an online balance as evidence the account is active....

July 13, 2015 · 1 min · 183 words · Michael Ramsey

This Simple Calculator Explains the Basics of Planning Your Retirement

Give it a try for yourself at the link below.

July 13, 2015 · 1 min · 10 words · Cameron Rivera

Use Suction Pads to Secure Camera Tripods and Light Stands

If you want to go all-out, you could use the padsandsandbags for extra stability. Hit the link below to read more, and see photos of them in action. Using Suction Pads to Secure Lightstands| DIY Photography

July 13, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Kenneth Curry

Why We Miss Deadlines, and How to Stop

Were obsessed with planning when well get work done. This post originally appeared on theZapier blog. It happens to us all. But some of us struggle with deadlines more than others. The developers fell victim to theplanning fallacyour built-in tendency to underestimate how long a task takes to complete. As the deadline gets closer, it becomes more realistic and we actually start getting the work done. Part of why we fall for the planning fallacy over and over is becausewe dont plan for hiccups....

July 13, 2015 · 2 min · 266 words · Tabitha Smith

"The Only 'Normal' People Are People You Don't Know Yet"

If you feel like youre a weird person and its getting you down, youre not the only one. The truth is, everyone is weird. Theres really no such thing as normal, so stop worrying about being weird and embrace it. The Secrets of Happiness - In 60 Seconds| YouTube

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · April Brown

Build an Emergency Backpacking Stove with Two Altoids Tins

DIY Mint Tin Backpacking Stove| Make

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Jerry Smith

Festival Playlister Builds Spotify Playlists Based on Big Music Events

Click that and youre all done. Hit the link below to try it out.

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 14 words · Jennifer Baker

Five Best Smart Thermostats

This week were looking at five of the best, based on your nominations. Earlier in the week we asked youfor the best smart thermostats. If you want one, the newest model will set you back$250 at Amazon. Read all of themin its nomination thread. The Ecobee3 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat The Ecobee3 stormed into the nominations thread, and for good reason. The Ecobee3 also supports Apples HomeKit. If you want one, itll be$222 at Amazonincluding a remote sensor....

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 187 words · William Davis

Start Your Morning Off Right With the RISE Method

Your morning sets the course for your day, so how you start it is important. There are a handful of factors that help ensure a calm, pleasant morning. Use the RISE method to remember what you should do when you wake up. Wevesuggested most of the habitsmentioned in this mnemonic equipment. The R means Refrain from hitting the snooze button. The I stands for Increase your activity in the first hour....

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 165 words · Joshua Cervantes

This Video Teaches You How to Do More Than One Stinking Pull-Up

If youre not able to do more than one pull-up already, this video will show you how. The video, from The Art of Manliness, gives you an easy routine to follow. Over time this should help you build your upper body strength and make it easier to do more pull-ups. The Do More Pull-ups Routine| The Art of Manliness

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Erin Morris MD

Use Sweetened Condensed Milk for Easy, Homemade, No-Machine Ice Cream

Making homemade ice cream is easy. Weve even shown youhow to make it without a machine. The video here shows you how to do everything, step by step. Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker| Americas Test Kitchen (YouTube)

July 12, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Sandra Torres

Google Maps Can Now Send Directions From Your Desktop to Android

Then it added the much more useful ability tosend directions from Google Maps to your iPhone. Now, the latter feature finally works for Android phones as well. Now you’ve got the option to Send Directions From Desktop Google Maps To Your Android machine| Android Police

July 11, 2015 · 1 min · 45 words · Martin Gonzalez