So You've Reached Your Fitness Goals. Now What?

We often talk about how to gettoyour fitness goals. But thats only half the battle. What you do once youve reached your goals depends on how you got there. If you took the gradual approach, by slowly adjusting your lifestyle and habits, its far easier. But thats not the way for everyone. So how can you keep these results without killing yourself in the process? Acknowledge this, and dont be angry with yourself if you see yourself slip back a bit....

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 144 words · Amanda Brooks

Spray Bobby Pins With Hairspray to Keep Them in Place

Sometimes, bobby pins dont do what theyre supposed to do. To get them to hold better, spray them with hairspray before styling your hair. Then, just pin away! It definitely does the trick. For more bobby pin tips, check out the full post at the link below. The Bobby Pin Trick That Changes Everything| Makeup.com Photo byHey Paul Studios.

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Amy Stevens

Stick to One Budget That Doesn't Change With Your Income Level

When your budget includes all your income, though, youll likely spend it all. I was aware of our income limitations of course, but they did not dictate how I budgeted. I promise you every gap will be filled. They pay the bills and then whats left has to cover everything else. This (and all budgets) are harder to do if you make less money. The Opposite of Living Beyond Your Means| Money Can Buy Me Happiness viaRockstar Finance...

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Michael Norton

The Sharp Dressed Earth Desktop

Heres how he set it all up. To learn more, head over to his Flickr page (linked below.) 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!

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 46 words · John Bray

This Tool Tells You How Long Until Different Hybrid Cars Pay Off

But cars dont come cheap, and hybrid versions are usually a bit pricier. This tool tells you just how long it takes a number of hybrid vehicles to pay off. The Environmental Protection Agency has an online tool that breaks down the fuel savings of different hybrid vehicles. It then gives you a rough estimate of your payback period. The Buick Lacrosse, Buick Regal, and Lincoln MKZ hybrid all had a payoff period of zero years....

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 120 words · Brandon Greene

Three Ways to Use Those Forgotten Vegetable Tops in Your Food

Almost everyone says yes, he told me. Thats too bad, because many vegetable tops are both completely safe and delicious to eat. Here are three preparations worth trying. Flavor-wise, think of them as a sweeter, more carroty parsley.

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Kevin Hamilton

Tighten Your Chainsaw Chain to Keep It Running Safely

Every time you use your chainsaw, check the chain tension. If you notice during operation that the chainsaw is losing cutting performance then take steps tosharpen the chain. There is one tension screw located next to the chainsaw bar, which is used to adjust the chain. Turning the screw clockwise will tighten the chain, and counterclockwise will loosen it. You dont want to over tighten the chain, though, as that could cause the chain to break....

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 87 words · Jill Warner

Use an Electric Toothbrush to Pick Locks

Learning to pick locks isfun and educationaland you dont need a lock picking set to do it. The video above from The Tim Ferriss Experiment shows how to use these household items to unlock padlocks. Remember, though, kids, use this knowledge for good, not evil. How to Make Lock Picks Out of Common Household Items| The Tim Ferris Experiment

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Brittany Chang

What's The Best 3D Printing Service?

Getting something 3D printed, whether itsfor a DIY projector yourereplacing a broken part, is easy. This week we want to know which ones you think are the best. Others are stores and other makerspaces (including some major shipping companies!) that let you bring in your item or schematic and theyll print it right there, on-site. If youre not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....

May 21, 2015 · 1 min · 83 words · Jennifer Cook DVM

Adblock Plus Releases a Standalone Browser That Blocks All Ads

Android: Adblock Plus is a great web client extension, and the company hastons of useful other services. Today, it gets one more. The company has announced a new, standalone browserbased on Firefoxthat has ad blocking built in. Adblock web app for Android Beta| Google+ viaBusiness Wire

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 46 words · Zachary Williams

Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed at Work With the “Four D's"

You likely know the stressful, frustrating feeling of having too much on your plate. Product Manager Jackie Bavaro makes this suggestion over at Asana. To better control your time, consider any of these four options next time youre feeling overwhelmed. Delete:Sometimes, you just have to say no to certain tasks. But after a while, I realized just how time consuming and pointless it was. All it took to delete this task was letting the client know....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 185 words · Shane Jones

Calendly Schedules Meetings with Others Based on Your Availability

Calendly makes scheduling super simple, by coordinating your availability with others. Connect your Google Calendar to the site and Calendly will know when you have events marked as busy. you might add, delete, or customize these event types. The service is free and great for one-on-one meetings. It could also come in very handy for service providers so clients can easily make appointments with you.

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Amy West

Crapware Is a Horrible Problem and It's Our Fault

I love free apps. Who doesnt love getting something for nothing? And when we refuse to pay, we make that decision for them. Weve created a demand for bundled crapware. This week, we updated ourHive Five for best Bittorrent clients. The winneryou chosewas the same onewe think is the best: uTorrent. Unfortunately, its also quite controversial forits crapware and advertising. Of course, its easy to be mad at developers for this....

May 20, 2015 · 3 min · 525 words · David Reed