Cutting boards can be expensive, so it’s always annoying when those inevitable little cracks show up. But you’re free to fill them pretty easily with some wood glue and sandpaper. They offer a simple way to fix small cracks. All you really need is sandpaper, mineral oil and an FDA-approved wood glue. They recommend Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue. Overall, it’s a pretty simple process that doesn’t take much time....

That word is “mistake.” Seriously, nuke it from your vocabulary. The problem with the word mistake is that it’s negatively ingrained into society. People too often define themselves by their mistakes, the presumed result of their own character flaws. Recall the last time you uttered the words “I made a mistake.” You probably subconsciously judged your own character as soon as those words came out of your mouth. All humans make mistakes....

Try making a grain bowl to get rid of a variety of leftovers in one dish. According to Leslie Stephens, writing on Food52, here are the elements you need for your grain bowl. This is also the order you should add them to your bowl, starting from the bottom layer. A grain: Anything from rice leftover from Chinese takeout to polenta. Vegetables: Raw leafy greens or other cooked veggies work here....

There are so manyprogramming languages to choose fromif you want to learn to code or continue your programming journey. This collection of free programming books introduces 24 languages, fromCto Scheme. The selection comes from Linux Links. Definitely a good resource to bookmark, in addition to the500 free programming books you might grab from GitHub. Learn the Art of Computer Programming with These Great Free Beginner Books| Linux Links

Owning a pet can be expensive. Vet bills are often surprisingly high, and food, toys and litter can quickly add up. We want to know: what are your tips for saving money on pet care? Whether it’s pet insurance or veterinarian discounts, we want to know about it. But keep in mind, we’re not really looking for expenses you just skip out on. If you choose to simply forgo a pet expense, that’s too obvious....

It’s easy to blame someone (or something) else for your problems. You don’t control everything and the world always finds a way to make your life harder. But here’s the problem with placing blame: it doesn’t fix anything. Sometimes, your situation is legitimately out of your control. I’ve been in situations where I waspoor,psychologically impaired, and subject to systemic disadvantages. Blame is a useful tool for diagnosing where a problem originates....

Everyone’s gotta eat, so you might as well make it good. Our goal with Skillet is to create a new throw in of food blog. Writing for Skillet will beSusannah Chen, veteran food writer from sites like Chow and Popsugar.

you could use the stats from this global guide to plan the initial stages of your next international trip. The timeline for when you should book is based on data for the booking window with the lowest airfare. Of course, you should alwaysdo some research on your ownbefore booking a trip. Give the guide a try for yourself by following the link below. Kayak 2015 Travel Hacker| Kayak

But the truth is that tongs are advantageous for just about anything you’d do in a home kitchen. Note that all kitchen tongs are not created equal, though. They’re also an excellentway to get a better grip on lemons before juicing. Oh, and hey: back scratcher, anyone? We can hardly say the humble kitchen tong doesn’t deserve respect.

In addition to self-sharpening blades and 17 (!) length controls, this trimmer projects freaking laser beams to help you trim more precisely. It only has six length configs, and no laser beams. These won’t be around long. A different Nitecore was one of yourfive favorite chargersas well. The more-expensive LOFTEK hub includes two extra ports that are only for charging as well. If this radar detector saves you from just one speeding ticket, it’ll have already paid for itself....

Tool organization is an ongoing challenge. When one goes missing you know exactly which one it is due to the shape of the cut out. Check out the video above which details how to make a foam inset. Start with2" layered foam sheetsor opt forclosed-cell foam inserts. Gather the tools you wish to store, a sharpie pen, and a box cutter. This technique isn’t limited to a tool box. Foam insets can be used for any drawer in your home....

The basic idea here is pretty simple: the clock only lights up when you blow on it. The whole thing’s pretty simple to make usingchibitronics, but head over to Instructables for the full guide. Sound activated Light for the Clock| Instructables

Hillary Pollak at Food52 offers a simple equation that won’t require you to reference any recipe. Everything else for example, spices like paprika, cumin, or za’ataris optional and to taste. I’ve found that starchier veggies like sweet potatoes, beets, or carrots work best. Kabocha squash hummus, edamame hummus, hazelnut-roasted cauliflower hummus: the options are endless. How to Make Hummus Without a Recipe| Food52 Photo byMeal Makeover Moms.