How to Keep the World from Distracting You When You Work From Home

It was my apartments maintenance crew, a day late to install something. Such are theperils of working from home. Its a tough thing to complain about, but remote working isnt without its drawbacks. And one of them is the fuzzy boundary between your home and work life. So I decided it was time to really set some boundaries. When you work in an office, its easy to understand why you dont do those things....

May 28, 2015 · 3 min · 482 words · Alexander Hopkins

Inbox by Gmail Is Now Available Without an Invite, Adds New Features

Today, Google finally stripped Inbox of its invitation requirement. If youve wanted to get in on theemail-as-a-to-do-listaction, you might now sign up for Inbox directly. If you want to get started with Inbox but havent yet, justdownload the app here. If youre a Google Apps user, ask your admin to turn on the option. Thanks to you, Inbox by Gmail is now open to everyone| Official Gmail Blog

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Debbie Jones

Kitchen Tool School: The Workhorse Enameled Dutch Oven

Well, heres another workhorse that belongs on every stove: the enameled cast iron Dutch oven pot. Theres no need to season the cast iron with oil. The enamel can handle a dishwasher cycle or cleaning with traditional dishwashing detergent. The pots volume capacity and high walls allows it to hold more content than its skillet counterpart. Enameled cookware is significantly more expensive. A 5.5-quart Le Creuset French oven will run you about$280 on Amazonand comes with a lifetime warranty....

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 199 words · Troy Phillips

Pixelmator Is Now Available for iPhone

Pixelmator($4.99) | iTunes App Store

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 5 words · Cody Mack

Stop Putting Off Chores by Timing Yourself Doing Them

Time yourself doing your chores and youll realize you get things done a lot faster than you thought. Putting off chores comes down to time and effort. It could all be just a matter of perspective, though. Then I timed myself. Four minutes to empty the thing. Much of my resentment, fear, and resulting procrastination comes from misjudging how much time something takes.

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 63 words · Donald Berry

The Labels That Actually Tell You If Food Is Healthy

Forget Fat free, Natural or Made with real fruit. Heres how to tell the few helpful labels from their confusing brethren. Also, white flours also havemoreof certain nutrients, because theyre required to be added. This includes folate, a crucially important nutrient for women who might become pregnant. Made with whole grains is iffy because theremay only be a tiny amountof whole grain per serving. And if youre looking for whole-wheat bread, beware of the lone word wheat....

May 28, 2015 · 2 min · 399 words · Kenneth Craig

The Minimum Wage Required to Rent a Two Bedroom Apartment In Each State

If youre not ready tobuy a home, renting an apartment is usually your best bet. Keep in mind, however, the report is based on a single person paying all of the rent. So a roommate would ideally cut the required minimum wage in half. Still, its interesting to see how affordable and outright expensive some states can be. you’re free to check out the full report at the link below....

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Andrew Humphrey

The Wireframe Equalizer Desktop

Heres how he set it all up. Let ImminentFate know we sent you, and that you love the desktop! Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured! The Wireframe Equalizer Desktop| Flickr

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Melissa Flowers

This Chart Tells You How Basic Investment Accounts are Taxed

Investing isnt nearly as intimidating as it seems. But all of the tax rules for different investing accountscanbe overwhelming. The folks at Bankrate break down the basics in one simple chart. Some investment accounts aretaxable, and others, like an IRA, aretax-advantaged. But it doesnt mean you wont have to pay taxes at all. Weve told you the details abouthow taxes work with investments before. you could also check out the full article for more detail on each of these types of accounts....

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Patricia Collins

This Video Shows How to Make McDonald's-Like French Fries at Home

Many of us firmly believe McDonalds french fries are the best french fries. PopSugar takes the ingredients and process McDonalds uses to reverse engineer their fries. As with makingextra extra crispy fried chicken, youll give the potatoes a second fry for super crispiness. Check out the very enthusiastic video above for the whole process or the link below for the text version. Or head here for more McDonalds copycat recipes and tips....

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Jennifer Ball

Watch the Google I/O 2015 Keynote Here

Today marks the beginning ofGoogle I/O 2015. There are sure to be big announcements for Android, Chrome, and plenty more.

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 20 words · Amy Gallagher

What's The Best Way to Pay Other People Online?

You have tons of greatand convenientoptions, but this week we want to hear about your favorites. Of course, when it comes to sending money online, you have a lot to consider. Theres convenience, sure, buttheres also security, which is really important with payment processors like these. If you have a favorite service for the job, sound off in the discussions below! If youre not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · David White

“Fitspiration” Is Bad For Your Motivation

According to Lawrence: Think of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation like flying a jet. Intrinsic motivation takes preparation and time to develop. To succeed long term in fitness, exercise must be a source of self-love and happiness. Why Fitspiration is Killing Your Motivation| ShreddedbyScience.com Image byantoniodiaz.

May 28, 2015 · 1 min · 45 words · Robert King