Flagstones are a popular choice for walkways and patios because of their natural beauty and durability. Stefan Grunkemeier from Simply Rocks shows us how to install one. Unlike the uniformity of brick and pavers, no flagstone path is alike. Flagstone is a sedimentary rock; types include sandstone, limestone and slate. Colors range from blue to brown and red, offering a hue for every taste. Levels of varying lengths are needed to balance the stones and set a pitch if needed for better drainage....

iOS: To-do lists can help you focus, but they’re primarily an individual activity. Complete is a to-do list that harnesses the power of others to keep you accountable and motivated. you might follow specific users on Complete. Their to-dos will appear in your feed. Complete Complete(Free) | iTunes App Store viaThe Next Web

If it’s relatively early in your career, planning for retirement may not seem important. You have bills to pay after all. If you’re having trouble starting, work on contributing just 1% more each year. Good Financial Cents share a bunch of financial tips for millennials. Starting this year, try saving just 1% more towards your retirement. If your employer has a401(k)with matching contributions, that’s a great place to start. Otherwise,check out an IRA....

If you use Evernote a lot, you probably have a few go-to notebooks and notes. Check out capeably’s full post at Hackerspace below.

Treadmill desks aregreat for your health, but bad for your wallet. It’s a Gold Box deal, so you’ll need to grab it today. In addition to looking really cool, it’ll pay for itself rather quickly versus buying replacement batteries. [Belkin Loft for Laptops and Notebooks, $32] Sick of mopping? Hire a robot to do it for you. This is a Gold Box deal, so these prices are only available today, or until sold out....

We all know late loan payments can cause our credit score to drop. How much it can drop is a little less obvious. This simple chart gives you a general idea of how much late mortgage payments actually affect your score. And mortgage payment research from FICO backs it up. From their research, FICO found just how much those credit scores are impacted by various late mortgage payments. Check out their post and Sullivan’s post for more detail....

Buying a used iPhone can save you money (I’ve never bought a new one). However, buying secondhand comes with its own issues. Before you buy, ensure to check its serial number at Apple’s web site. Before you make a final decision, make sureyou’re not getting screwedon pricing. Also, don’t forget to use iCloud toverify that the iPhone wasn’t stolen. Check Your Service and Support Coverage| Apple

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AsapScience takes a look at how meditation can help with stress, depression, memory, and emotion regulation. The Scientific Power of Meditation| YouTube

People like to believe they’re getting what they pay for, whether it’s accurate or not. Buffets come in a wide variety, some incredibly expensive and others suspiciously cheap. A cheap buffet could be just as goodor betterthan a more expensive one. Lower Buffet Prices Lead to Less Taste Satisfaction| TheJournal of Sensory StudiesviaThe Food connection Blog Photo byZhi Yong Lee.

Ok, he didn’t say that last one, but it’s still true. We compensate by making mindless decisions that actually leave us vulnerable. Let’s look at three ways we can prevent ourselves from falling victim to our own psychology and marketers. But what about those titles make them healthy? Nothing really does, because"healthy" is contextual. The problem lies in something researchers callthe health halo. Had they done so, there would be no kidding themselves into thinking they were making a thoughtful choice....

It can be tricky to relax without getting more stressed out. Too much relaxation could cause you to stress out or worry about what you’re not working on. You’ll be able to relax more as you do your work in the following days. Sometimes you need a yoga retreat to accomplish what a couple hours of yoga can’t, for example. Stress relief comes with limited dosages of relaxation. Reduce Your Stress in Two Minutes a Day| Harvard Business Review...

Most of all, focus on clarity! This post originally appeared onThe Muse. In fact, whenever I’m reviewing a resume, I always ask permission before I mark it up. Who am I to edit your life’s work? After speaking with many, many recruiters, here are some hard truths I’ve learned. In other words, no funky formats. You’re far better off spending your time trying to maximize the top half of your resume....