Start with a clean slate.A bright white plate is always a good place to start. Anything too decorative detracts from the food itself. Give your food some space. Don’t pile on the pasta. Heaping servings of spaghetti unceremoniously onto your plate can make your dish look like a big mess. And last but not least: transfer anything pre-made out of a box and onto a clean plate. How to Plate Pasta Like a Pro| PureWow...
Most burglars are only interested in a place whenit’s obvious that there is nobody home. There are products out there that are designed for this same purpose, but most cost least $25. This build from Instructables userJonBushwould probably cost you much less to build and it’s far more customizable. For the complete guide and code, check out the link below. Fake TV - Burlgar Deterrent| Instructables
Making your own electronics projects is great, but after you get things actually working, you gotta build a case for it to keep those electronics safe. Over on Make, they walk you through a simple way to make your own case with some cheap wood. You’re basically just making a small wooden box, but Make walks you through what you should probably do, how to properly measure your project, and shows off a simple way to build a wooden box that anyone can do....
Engineer prints are one of thecheapest tools for decorating boring walls. These oversized black-and-white prints cost about $0.75 a square foot at office supply stores. you could also use them to make giant murals or in lieu of wallpaper. Photojojo, which makes 4x3 ft engineer prints, shows us how to create an engineer print mural. Once the prints arrive, you’re free to easily stick them up with removable adhesive.
The new design also brings it in line with Yosemite’s look. You’ll also get Yosemite-specific features like Hand-Off, share extensions, and a Today Widget. Fantastical 2($39.99)
Or that sinking feeling when you realize your vacuum found that lost earring before you did? you could avoid all that with a Swiffer mop and a magnetic strip. WonderHowTo brings us another round of weird and wonderful uses for magnets. Hit up the link for more ideas. 11 More Weird & Wonderful Uses for Magnets| WonderHowTo
They also consulted a biochemist to determine how sensitive each test was. They determined the First Response Early Result manual test was the best of the group. For the full pregnancy test report, check out the link below.
The savings are substantial, if you know how to take advantage. This “rule” only applies to rates posted on the web, though. Why It’s Time to Book Travel Directly Again With Hotels, Airlines| Main Street Photo byGuttorm Flatab.
Plumbing projects can seem a bit daunting at first, but they really don’t have to be. The Internet is a wonderful thing. Come equipped with the brand and model of your fixture and, even better, some pictures. They’ll point you in the right direction. And if at any point you feel like you’re in over your head, call a plumber. On kitchen sinks, you might also see valves for the ice maker on your fridge or your dishwasher....
When you start a diet,determining how much to eatcan feel a bit like playing calorie roulette. Heres how to calculate your own target. Step One: Find Your Caloric Maintenance Weight loss revolves around the concept of calories. Simply put, a calorie is a unit of energy. You consume calories when you eat or drink calorie-containing foods. There are two ways that you’re free to determine your caloric maintenance. The first is a calorie calculator....
Under law, you have a right to see what’s in these reports. These specialty credit reporting companies assemble or evaluate a consumers personal information, then sell it to third parties. There are a lot of these companies. List of consumer reporting agencies(PDF) | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Photo byKateMonkey.
Building habits is like training a dogyou want to reward yourself for a job well done. But there’s nothing that says you have to enjoy that reward after your “good behavior”. What Is Temptation Bundling? The result: Milkman began hitting the gym five days a week. But you’re free to use temptation bundling in many other realms of your life as well. The graph above, fromManagement Science, compares “should” activities and temptations....
Your credit score really is a manifestation of your financial karma, isnt it? Good and bad behavior reflected in that ominous number. Thats whyCredit Karmaoffers a free way to keep an eye on your credit and monitor your financial health. Ken Lin co-founded the company in 2007, back when checking your credit score was an inconvenient chore. (My alone time to work comes in waves, so I have to make the most of it....
