Your Workspace Doesn't Need to Inspire You, It Needs to Be Novel

My most productive places to work are coffee shops. Theyre not particularly inspirational. Writer Asher Stephenson has a theory behind why this happens: its about novelty. We spend a lot of time and energy arranging our workspaces so theyre inspirational and productive. In other words, sometimes the cues and triggers we establish to motivate us actually backfire. For more, head to the full post below. Your Desk Is a Drug| Illogical Life viaMedium...

April 1, 2016 · 1 min · 75 words · Gregory Knight

Cram Coins Between a Wrench and a Bolt When You Don't Have the Right Sized Wrench

Sometimes, you grab the wrong wrench for a job. This ones pretty self explanatory. No Problem!| Instructables

March 31, 2016 · 1 min · 17 words · Stephanie Conner

Get Coupons or Free Samples With a Thank You Note to Companies You Like

Complaining to a company can be a good way to get free stuff as compensation. But who wants free stuff from a company they dont like? Try writing a letter to the companies youdolike instead. Some major conglomerates were more generous than others. Every PepsiCo brand sent us something. Some companies never replied which was very surprising. Thank you notes cost very little, especially when theyre sent via company feedback forms online....

March 31, 2016 · 1 min · 72 words · Francisco Bailey

This Tool Shows What Bonus Disorders Come With Your Gut Condition

If you have celiac, for example, you probably dontjusthave celiacyou might have lactose intolerance orHashimotos thyroiditistoo. This tool shows the connections. The interactive tool comes fromAmino, a website that crunches data from health insurance claims. Then they compared how likely different conditions were to appear together. (Here is amore detailed description of their methodology.)

March 31, 2016 · 1 min · 54 words · David Garcia

Fare Estimate Compares Prices Between Uber and Lyft

Fare estimate is a simple online app that lets you quickly compare prices. I also double checked their numbers on the app, and they were perfectly accurate. Prices can vary between the two services depending on availability of cars, distance, and traffic. The site also estimates the pricing for Uber XL and Lyft Line. Check it out for yourself at the link below.

March 30, 2016 · 1 min · 63 words · Steven Elliott

Snapchat's Chat 2.0 Adds Audio Notes, Voice and Video Calls, and More

Snapchats new Chat 2.0 brings a ton of new features that make it comparable to other chat apps. Snapchats latest update adds a ton of new useful features.

March 30, 2016 · 1 min · 28 words · Michael Harris

This Tool Determines Whether You Should Add a Co-Borrower to Your Mortgage

MortgageHippo has a neat interactive tool that tells you if it makes sense for your situation. Wevetold you about MortgageHippo before. Youshouldnt buy more home than you’re able to afford, but thats a whole other post. Check it out in the post below. When Should I Add a Co-Borrower to a Mortgage utility?| MortgageHippo

March 30, 2016 · 1 min · 54 words · Suzanne Walters

What to Consider When Choosing a Vacation Bus Tour

Bus tours can be a great way to sightsee without having to arrange your own transportation and accommodations. Heres what to consider before booking to confirm you get the right experience for your money. You dont want to go with a tour just because it is billed as popular. Many people book the tour before they realize what the experience will actually be like. The longer you want to spend, the less sites your tour company should visit each day....

March 30, 2016 · 1 min · 99 words · Tina Hinton

Adam Savage's DIY Puppy Car Seat Can Be Secured in Place and Protects Your Upholstery

He made this, and it works like a charm. Still, its a great solution, and one you could duplicate at home. Hit play above to see it in action, or check it out at Tested below. Adam Savages One Day Builds: Puppy Car Seat| Tested

March 29, 2016 · 1 min · 45 words · Teresa Thompson

Fight Off Hard Water Stains by Using Citric Acid In Your Dishwasher

Adding a little citric acid to your dishwasher loads can help. Its frustrating to remove clean dishes from the dishwasher that dont look clean. Your dishes will come out looking brand new. you might buy a one pound bag of straight citric acidfor about $9online. How to Put an End to Foggy Glassware and 10 Other Dishwasher Tips| Food52 Photo byTom Page.

March 29, 2016 · 1 min · 62 words · Briana Massey

Learn How to Memorize Information With This Video From a World Memory Champion

Can you memorize 20 random words in a couple of minutes? Alex is a 24-year-old medical student and the first American to win the title.

March 29, 2016 · 1 min · 25 words · Austin Moore

My Burrito Finder Shows You the Closest Place to Grab a Burrito Near You

As the name implies, My Burrito Finder, well, finds you a burrito. Luckily no Taco Bells made an appearance on my map, and heres hoping they arent on yours either.

March 28, 2016 · 1 min · 30 words · Ronald Orr

Save a Little Money by Sticking With Water at Lunchtime

Thats why Jeremy Hartley at MoneyNing recommends you stick with water at lunch wherever you go. Most places will provide you free water or a small water cup for the fountain. You dont have to give up non-water beverages entirely for this to be useful either. The key here is to save a little money with just one meal every day. Youll still save some money that way. Better yet, bring your lunch from home andsave even more....

March 28, 2016 · 1 min · 91 words · Marissa Stafford