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This Video Shows the Best Techniques for Using Different Hammer Types

Later, general contractor Tim Silva demonstrates how to properly swing the common, 16 ounce hammer. He also demonstrates how to use straight, side, and curved claws to remove nails. How to Choose and Use a Hammer| YouTube viaThis Old House

Trick Yourself Into Meeting Self-Set Deadlines by Keeping Them Urgent

Setting a deadline for yourself can be great or completely useless depending on how you treat it. you might give yourself a higher chance of actually meeting your own deadlines by setting them near the present. So keep your deadlines short. Set your deadlines within the same week or month, and hold yourself to them. If it’s crucial that you make it even more urgent, set your deadline for today....

What To Do If You Lose the Master Password to Your Password Manager

Using a password manager is smart security. But what happens if you lose that master password? If there’sanypassword you should be sure to remember, it’s your master password. Here are some of the most popular, and how they handle lost master passwords. LastPass LastPass hasa whole guide dedicated to account recoveryif you’ve lost your master password. and you’ll need access to the email account you use for your LastPass account....

Why Bartenders "Smack" Mint Before Adding It to a Cocktail

Obviously, muddling mint in a drink releases its refreshing smell and flavor. It’s a pretty straightforward tip, but if you want more detail, tap the link below. Mint in a Cocktail? Smack It First!| The Kitchn Photo byJeremy T. Hetzel.

Why You Need to Look for More than Certifications in a Trainer

Let’s look at the things to consider when picking one. A personal trainer can just as easily be great and uncertified as they can be horrible and certified. The PTDC explains: You’re hiring a personal trainer because she presumably knows more than you. Ask her to tell you about things like muscle confusion and whether you should probably be sore each workout? No you don’t need to feel sore after each workout....

Benchmark Yourself as a Programmer with "The Simple Programmer Test"

But how do you know if you’re good enough to find a job in software development? Simple Programmer offers this 12-question checklist. (Things like quiet working conditions and a bug database.) The Joel Test For Programmers (The Simple Programmer Test)| Simple Programmer Photo byillustir.

Build a Chicken Coop for Your Free Range Flock

Why should dog houses get all the fun? Chickens also need a warm, safe and inviting environment to live and lay eggs. Here’s a chicken coop made of reclaimed barn wood that is fit for the finest birds. Chickens as pets aren’t as uncommon as you think. Her chickens are well protected from the elements and she has easy access to their eggs. Read the link below for more detailed instructions on how she put it all together....

Build a Directional Wi-Fi Antenna from Kitchen Gear and a Baby Bottle

You’ll need a baby bottle, a mesh strainer, and a USB Wi-Fi dongle. Here’s how the whole thing works. For more detail on the project and how the whole thing was made, hit the link below. DIY Directional Wi-Fi Antenna Booster| Stathack viaHackaday

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a LEGO Model Designer

How would you like to play with LEGO all day? And then some people take their LEGO a little more seriously. When scaled up, the bricks allow for exquisite and complex constructions, becoming exact pixels in large structures. It’s a huge undertaking to construct those large-scale models that you see in places like LEGOLAND. What’s it like to actually spend your days knee-deep in LEGO? Pictured above: Adora constructingTheed Palacefrom Star Wars....

DailyPulse Gets Updates from Coworkers for You, Helps You Avoid Meetings

DailyPulse is a web service that handles the process for you. DailyPulse is a bit likepreviously mentioned TeamReporter, which does something a little similar. Those added features do come with a price though. If you’re looking for something without the price tag though, we should note that TeamReporter is free.

DeGeo Updates with iOS 8 Support to Quickly Strip Location from Photos

DeGeo is a simple app that strips away that location information before you share. A recent update makes it even easier to use. The newest version gets a nice visual overhaul alongside a bunch of new features. It’s a little thing, but it really does make sharing your photos a little safer. DeGeo($1.99) | iTunes App Store

Form Better Habits by Being More Specific About the How and Why

Taking some time to find the specifics of how and why can help you keep motivated. Say you want to exercise more. You might say that you’re going to start running every day, and that’s it. In that scenario, you’re not fueling your motivation enough. Rituals are highly specific and broken down to be easily repeatable in a step-by-step fashion. I’ve witnessed firsthand how terrible this situation is and that’s not what I want....

Format Your Resume Differently to Downplay Job Hopping

Job hopping isa big red flagfor recruiters and employers and can possiblyhurt your career. If you have a history of several short jobs, though, all is not lost. Here’s some advice from resume pros to downplay that jumpy background. you could seean example of thisat resume book author Susan Ireland’s site.