Match Your Suit and Shoes Perfectly with This Cheat Sheet

This graphic from Slaters shows you what color shoes go with what color suits. Print it out, pin it up in your closet, and you’ll always match them up correctly. (Just don’t wear them with white socks.) The Slaters Guide to Suit & Shoes Colour Matching| Slaters viaLife Made Simple

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 50 words · Theresa Johnson

The Essential Tools You’ll Need for DIY Plumbing

Here are the tools you should consider having on hand for basic plumbing work. These are the tools I would recommend for basic plumbing work. Basic Plumbing Tools These tools are the essentials for any homeowner. I feel like I get more overall use out of my channel locks. They can help you grasp on to the smallest parts. Plumbers putty: Often used for creating a water-resistant seal on un-pressured joints like sink drains....

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 153 words · Sheila Scott

This Graphic Helps You Choose the Right Fitness Class for You

Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, and other group classes are fun and keep you motivated. Fitness Classes for Beginners| Activ8 Health and Fitness Clubs

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 23 words · Tiffany Berger

Use Written Suggestions to Get Ideas Out of Quiet Meeting Members

To get ideas from everyone else, try asking for written submissions. Then, go through the suggestions one by one. Management researcher Leigh Thompson refers to this process as “brainwriting.” In some contexts, it may be worth pushing people outside their comfort zone. It’s never a bad idea to listen to input before committing to a plan. Video: How brainwriting can neutralize the loudmouths| Kellogg School of Management via99u Photo byJohn Benson....

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 71 words · Kenneth Floyd

Wear a Wedding Band for Safe Traveling, Even If You Aren't Married

We women are at high risk when traveling alone, even locally. It also helps toact like a localand blend in to further build the assumption that you’re not alone. 10 Safety Hacks Every Woman Who Travels Alone Should Know| Lifehack Photo byLanyap.

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 42 words · Christopher Ross

Why Disabling IPv6 Won’t Speed Up Your Internet Connection

That’s not really true, and here’s why. Some browserslike Firefox 3handled IPv6 poorly in the past. In those broken instances, disabling IPv6 was the best fix at the time. Disabling IPv6 would bypass those speed bumps. In fact, disabling IPv6 manually can actually create more problems. For more informationand to see some benchmark tests that debunk the mythcheck the link below. No, Disabling IPv6 Probably Won’t Speed Up Your Internet Connection| The How-To Geek

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · Eric Aguilar

Asking for Advice Makes You Look More Competent, Not Stupider

So take our advice: the next time you’re itching to ask for help, do it.

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 15 words · Cheryl Benitez

Blanch Sweet Corn and Freeze to Store It for Six Months

But America’s Test Kitchen has a way to store it for up to six months. As the video says, shuck the corn and put it in boiling water. This deactivates the enzymes that convert sugar to starch. Once it’s boiled, remove the corn and put it into an ice water bath. Once cooled, dry them on a dish towel and place them in an air-tight bag. They’ll last in the freezer for up to six months....

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 127 words · Jonathan Stewart

Build a Universal Smart Remote Control with an Arduino

Universal remotes are great but often rather pricey. It’s a bit of an advanced project, but head over to Make for the full guide.

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 24 words · Ashley Young

Build Trust with Others Using the Johari Window Model

Teams work best together when the individuals trust each other, but building trust can be difficult. Sharing information about yourself moves the horizontal line down, increasing the Open Area. Trust can be built in any kind of relationship with this model too. For more detailed information about the Johari Window model and how to use it, check the link below. The Johari Window| Mind Tools

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 65 words · Christian Daniels

Checkmark Adds Snoozing, Recurring Reminders, and More

The app’s also on sale right now for $2.99. Checkmark 2($2.99/usually $9.99) | iTunes App Store

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 16 words · Jordan Brooks

Common Overspending Triggers that Can Wreck Your Budget

This post originally appeared atLearnVest. Alright, it feels good to get pretty much any kind of deal. Retailers are well aware of this responseand use it to hook shoppers. They may also raise prices, just so they’ll have the opportunity to mark them down. “Accruing interest instantly negates it.” Otherwise, you just dropped $150 for no good reason. Window coverings, fancy appliances and “essential” furniture purchases can quickly add up....

August 28, 2014 · 2 min · 387 words · Jennifer Mendez

Eliminate “If” and “But” for More Sincere Apologies

The only thing worse than a missed apology is a fake one. The key words that make these examples insincere are “if” and “but.” These words shift responsibility from you to the person you are apologizing to. When you apologize, focus on accepting responsibility instead of thwarting it. For more tips on saying you’re sorry, check outThe Key Components of an Effective Apology. 8 Mistakes That are Costing You Your Friendships| Lifehack...

August 28, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · Brandi Garcia