Losing a pet is a heartbreaking, scary experience. But the good news is,a surprisingly high percentageof lost cats and dogs are recovered. If you found your lost pet, we want to know how you did it. If you have experience with this, we want to know about it. If other options helped you find your pet, we want to know about those, too. What did you try, and what worked best?...

When youre just starting out, the gym is an intimidating place. Heres how to feel more at home when youre working out. The transition wasnt easy, but what I can say is that its is mostly mental. The following pointers will allow you to get into the right state of mind. you could curl elsewhere. If you use a weight, put it back.Dont make someone else expend their energy picking up your stuff....

Heres a step-by-step guide to making it happen. It supports a ton of different devices,including almost any normal PC. The build for the Raspberry Pi 2 and Odroid-C1 are both still works in progress. Fortunately, RetroPie works great on the Raspberry Pi 2, so you canuse that for now. Lakkas builds are getting constant updates, however, and better icons are rumored to be on the way. When it comes to system options, Lakka makes it a little easier to adjust things on the fly....

Making long, straight, and accurate cuts with a circular saw can be a challenge. Its best to build an 8 guide track and then cut down the guide to smaller lengths as needed. you could then secure the fence to the base with glue and staples to finish it off. Check out the video above to see it in action. Perfect Cuts with a Circular Saw| Jay Bates (YouTube)

Dont throw those leftover wedges out, throw them in the dishwasher. A Genius Cleaning Tip| The Kitchn Photo byCambria Bold.

Cars are expensive, so, obviously, you want them to last. It helps to know which are the best rated for reliability. Based on their research, heres what they ultimately came up with. The ten most reliable car brands: you’re able to also check out LangsLong-Term Quality Index here. Its chock-full of additional stats on various models and brands. The 10 Most Reliable Car Brands, From A Car Dealers View| Yahoo!...

Airline fees add up fast, making your ticket even pricier than it already is. It can also be difficult to keep track of the different fees and policies of various airlines. Some allow a free checked bag; many dont. To make things easier, this chart lists the fees and rules of 26 major airlines. The site says the list is also frequently updated. Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide| Smarter Travel

Food & Winetest kitchen editor Justin Chapple demonstrates the method in the video above. Now you just have to figure outwhat to dowith all that delicious roast chicken. How to Truss a Chicken Without Any String| Food & Wine

You could get store-bought ones, but they taste terrible. Bake a whole bunch of your own with this removable baking rack setup. The video above shows you exactly how to set everything up. All you need is a simple, slotted baking rack. How to Make No-Fry Taco Shells| Food & Wine (YouTube)

You typically cant see your turn signal lights when youre inside your car. Turn Signals Blink Rapidly| 2CarPros viaReddit Photo byWikimedia Commons.

Last week, gaming deal siteGOG released their Galaxy library app. PC users have had Steam for a long time, but GOG wants Galaxy to improve the status quo. Heres why its worth adding to your repertoire. GOG Fixes a Lot of Steams Problems GOG isnt being shy about distinguishing itself from Steam. Any game you buy from GOG comes completely DRM-free. Youll never need to register with the service to make it install them....

This post originally appeared on theExist blog. I read fiction every night before I go to sleep now. What Habits Should You Track? Ive also learned what sets me up for success when choosing a new habit to track. When you choose a new habit to track, consider these three aspects: 1. Motivation Choose a habit you care about doing regularly. Dont worry about whether other people think its important....

Its natural to be nervous about doing something when youre unsure of the consequences. Waiting to be sure feels safer. However, certainty and risk are also opposites. You cant take a risk if youre sure of the outcome. As productivity blogger Seth Godin explains, being 99% sure of an outcome is still a risk. Being 100% sure, on the other hand, isnt a risk at all. That may not seem like a big difference, but psychologically, its huge....