Build a Simple, Sturdy Table that Flattens for Easy Storage

Head over to Make for the full guide to make it for yourself. Easy Knockdown Occasional Table That Assembles in Seconds| Make

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 22 words · Christine Rice

Configuration Mania Adds a Ton of Hidden Options to Firefox

Check it out at the link below. Configuration Mania| Firefox Add-Ons viadotTech

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 12 words · Nicholas Lyons

Dress Salads in Stages for Even Seasoning and Topping Distribution

Instead, dress your salad in stages. You’ll use less dressing and you’ll never lose the best bits at the bottom again. Dress that evenly, then build another layer on top of that. For ideas on how to make an awesome dressing,check out this simple formula. Guilty as Charged: Our Most Shameful Kitchen Confessions| Bon Appetit Image fromprayitnophotography.

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 57 words · Crystal Beck MD

Hide Valuables In Your Car with This Sneaky DIY Cup Holder Compartment

It’s always a good idea tokeep the valuables in your car hiddenfrom prying eyes. This simple DIY setup requires only an empty mint case and the bottom of an old mouse pad. Now grab an old mouse pad and cut it to the same size as the container. Put some valuables in there and drop it into your car’s cup holder. If someone looked in your window or broke in, they probably wouldn’t be able to find it....

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Jay Bell

Highlight Your Grocery Receipt to Remind Yourself What's Perishable

No onewantsto waste food, but it happens. You buy some avocados, forget about them, and a week later, they’re done. To keep better track of the perishable stuff you buy, use your grocery receipt as a reminder. The Kitchn suggests a simple and quick way to keep tabs on your food. Take your grocery store receipt and highlight the items that need to be used in a timely manner. If it can save the life of your produce, it’s worth a try....

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Shawn Taylor

How to Identify and Avoid the Most Common Telephone Scams

Even though they may sound outdated, phone scams still run rampant. The US Treasury inspector generalreceives between 9,000-12,000 complaints per week. According toPrinceton Research Survey Associates, “People over 50 are disproportionately victimized by telephone fraud.” verify you and your loved ones know how to identify and avoid the most common telephone scamslike these. Beware: this could be a scam. Once they obtain your financial information, the fraudster will take your funds and keep it all for themselves....

March 23, 2015 · 3 min · 528 words · Raymond Garcia

How to Overcome Workload Paralysis and Get Back into Action

You might have so much work that it’s too intimidating to even start. That’s when you gotta take a step back, take a deep breath, and start prioritizing. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. So why is it thatthe busier I get, thelesswork I seem to do? There seems to be a tipping point for me when I go from being really busy toso-busy-I’m-paralyzed-and-can’t-do-anything.Workload paralysis. Nothing gives me quite so much momentum as the feeling of accomplishment that comes fromfinishingsomething....

March 23, 2015 · 2 min · 331 words · Jorge Barton

If You Just Turned 70, Check Your Retirement Account to Avoid IRS Fines

The fine will be half of what you should have withdrawn. You have until April 1st to avoid it. The IRS enforces minimum distribution rules that force you to take money out after you reach 7012years of age. This is done in an effort to keep people from never taking money out of a taxable retirement account. If you were born between July 1943 and June 1944, that means you....

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 85 words · Beth Sparks

Make a Week's Worth of Steel-Cut Oatmeal in 5 Minutes

If you prepare it from scratch, it can take up to 45 minutes. Leave overnight and in the morning simply warm them up. They’ll be perfectly cooked tender, chewy, and creamy. That way, you’ve taken care of a week’s worth of breakfast. it’s possible for you to even bring jars to work and pop them in the microwave. Get the recipe below. How to Make Oatmeal in Jars: One Week of Breakfast in 5 Minutes| The Kitchn

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 77 words · Diana Jones

Make Straight Cuts Every Time Around Cardboard Concrete Forms

Concrete form tubesmake the installation of footings for decks much easier. But cutting these tubes level can be an awkward process. Here’s a simple tip that will make cutting straight lines on a curved object a cinch. Cardboard concrete form tubes are molds that you pour concrete onto for a perfectly round footing. Straight Cuts on Cardboard Concrete Forms| Fine Homebuilding

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 61 words · Mercedes Phillips

Prepare for the Best and Worst to Calm Anxiety and Keep Level-Headed

With this little exercise you might prepare yourself for the best and worst-case scenarios.

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 14 words · James Jones

Six Things I Learned While Writing My First Book

Writing a book will almost kill you. Pick Your Tools and Organize before you dive in Books are complicated things. For me, this was pretty easy because I didn’t really have that much time to work with. I gave myself chapter-specific deadline for each week. Whether you have an external deadline or not, I suggest sticking with a similar plan. This is especially the case at the beginning before you get into the flow of writing....

March 23, 2015 · 2 min · 257 words · Gloria Figueroa

Stay Motivated During Your Job Search by Pursuing a Hobby

The constant rejection (or radio silence) of a job search can be disheartening. It’s easy to become demotivated during that time. To power through it and keep yourself stimulated, check that to pursue a hobby during your search. It feels bad enough to lose a job. But when you’re constantly sending out resumes and no one is biting, you start to feel useless. You start to wonder,what’s the point? In these moments, it’s easy to put yourself on autopilot and simply go through the motions....

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 167 words · Stephen Cabrera