When you move into a new place, it usually takes a while to unpack everything. It can be mildly frustrating to dig through boxes to get stuff you need. We’ve talked about packing afirst night box. A “kitchen survival” box will also come in handy. The Kitchn makes this useful suggestion and even offers a list of what to pack. verify to cover your basic cooking supplies, cleaning supplies, serveware, and beverage supplies....
There are few things a DIY-er loves more than building things with their own hands. When it comes to woodworking, picking the right lumber can be as important as it is confusing. This guide, from The Art of Manliness, can help. The One-Stop Shop Guide to Lumber| The Art of Manliness Photo byMike Mozart.
When it comes to planning, you want to have every aspect covered as best you could. However, before you act on that information, have an outsider examine your plans. Planning a road trip with a couple friends? Assign someone the job of “tenth man.” Getting ready to make a big life decision? Ask someone you trust to be your personal “tenth man” and poke holes in it. Effective planning comes down to strategy and reiteration....
iOS/Android: With mobile data caps becoming ubiquitous, anything you could do to reduce data consumption helps. To turn this off, go to Chrome’s options > Advanced > Bandwidth > Preload webpages. you’re free to choose to either disable it entirely, or only preload webpages while on Wi-Fi. This should help save you some data. The other option, which is available for both Android and iOS, is data compression. In iOS, this can be found under the same Bandwidth menu....
Resurfacing could be the answer to giving your backyard a much needed facelift, starting from the ground up. Over time concrete patios will chip, stain, and become an eyesore. These coating products are applied like paint, with a roller, but are much thicker. As with any paint job, the prep is the most important step. The two most popular products are theRust-Oleum Restore 10xandOlympic Rescue It Resurfacer. Photos fromCharles & Hudson....
Ignore what other people think and assume and demand of your time. so that be effective at home and at work. There’s no point in burning yourself out on things that can be completed with far less effort. you might find your MED for everything: sleep, checking email, working out, various work tasks. How to Find More Than 24 Hours In a Day| Christine Carter viaInc.
VU meters have a certain delightful nostalgia to them. Open Themer and browse for themes. Under “My Themes” select “Exported.”
Hit play on the video above to learn more. The Science of Love| Life Noggin (YouTube)
From Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg, we have a tendency to revere innovative CEOs. The press, the public and Wall Street loved this sort of talk. The lesson Buffett says we should all learn from this? More Jimmy Lings will appear. They will look and sound authoritative. The press will hang on their every word. Bankers will fight for their business. What they are saying will recently have “worked.” Their early followers will be feeling very clever....
What’s great about this bang out of work is that it’s true, important work. It’s not urgent. It’s not busy work. My mind thrives on this pop in of “work”. There is a deeper issue that this points to, and it’s the issue of urgent versus important. Just verify you’re spending that mental energy on something that’s important to you. How to Recharge| The Weekly Briefly Photo byH.
Trillions of tiny creatures call your body home, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and others. Which leads to the obvious question: can we hack our health by hacking our microbiome? Some coat your skin (yes, even after you wash your hands). Your large intestine is the largest repository of microbesabout three pounds' worth according to some estimates. Microbes make thestink in your armpitsand theVitamin K that helps your blood clot. Every day, scientists find microbes in new places, and new links to health....
Breaking is a new app that makes it easier. The video above shows you pretty much how the app works, but the gist is simple. you’re free to, however, add as many sites as you want to the list. With luck, this one will too. Hit the link below to give it a whirl. BreakingBreaking($5) | Mac App StoreBreaking($3) | iTunes App Store
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