Find the Switch-Controlled Outlets in Your Home: Look for Upside-Down

Here’s a quick way to (possibly) see which outlets are switch-controlled. You might save yourself some time.

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 17 words · Sarah Scott

Get the Most out of Your Rotary Tool With These Attachments

Here’s an overview of the types of attachments available and some potential uses. We should start with the sheer number and punch in of attachments. you might find the full versionhere.) Here’s what those accessories can do, and a few practical(ish) applications. Cutting A rotary tool can cut with either a wheel or a straight bit. (Here’s an example.) So, there’s that. Here’s a video on how grout removal works with a rotary tool....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 104 words · Eileen King

Give Yourself a Mandatory Vacation Policy with Cash Incentives

Too many people seem content toleave vacation time on the table. As the Wall Street Journal points out, some employers are combatting this withvacation incentives. But you don’t need to wait for your employer to offer one to give yourself incentive to go. If your employer doesn’t offer one (and they probably don’t) give yourself your own. One option is to set up a vacation fund whether you plan on taking it or not....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 167 words · Nicole Shaw

How to Have a "Local Experience" When Traveling

Find out where residents like toeatanddrink, then respectfully check the spots out for yourself. In fact, in those touristy areas, the only locals you’ll interact with will be working! When I was living in Kyoto, I went to anonsenwith a group of students from a nearby university. If you’ve got an iPhone, try outasknative, which aims to get answers to your questions fromsurprisenatives. If language barrier proves to be an issue, try using yourmobile unit to break it down....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 109 words · Scott Smith

How Turning My To-Dos Into a Story Boosted My Memory and Motivation

We all create stories to explain what happens in a day. A story is a tool to help us make sense of the world. But what about the future? What would happen if you turned your to-do list into a story as a rehearsal for the next day? The theory suggests that your entire personhood is a story you tell yourself. For the first few days it is. Here’s the breakdown of implementing this for yourself....

August 22, 2014 · 3 min · 513 words · Timothy Dennis

Make a Killer Cocktail with Nutella

Serving cocktails at your party is a pretty standard way to help your guests enjoy themselves. Serving cocktails withNutellais a great way to stand out as the best party host ever. This particular cocktail comes from bartending YouTube series Tipsy Bartender. Here’s the recipe: 1oz. (30ml) Vanilla Vodka 1/2 oz. (15ml) Frangelico 1/2 oz. (15ml) Creme de Cacao 4oz. It’s hard to beat this. The Nutella Cocktail| Tipsy Bartender

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 69 words · Mr. Brian Wright

Make a Simple Garden Sprinkler from a Plastic Bottle

Then rotate the bottle and repeat the process. How to Make a Garden Sprinkler| YouTube

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 15 words · Lauren Atkinson

Make Your Bras Last Longer: Don't Wear the Same Bra Two Days in a Row

If you keep wearing the same bra day after day, before long itwon’t fitas well. (For everything else you might or might not know about bras, see Jezebel’sGreat Bra Washing Extravaganza.) Why You Should Not Wear the Same Bra for Two Days in a Row| Venusian Glow Photo byr.nial.bradshaw.

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Wendy Anderson

Recharge Your Batteries, Make Your Own Soda, Fly a Quadcopter [Deals]

That price is pretty typical, but it’s very frequently sold out. $177 is the lowest price we’ve seen. Thisarticulating wall mountcan hold TVs up to 65", and it’s only $18 right now. If you’ve even considered the idea of mounting your TV, buy this immediately. No tax in most states. [DualShock 4] TheWhiteandUrban CamoDualShock 4s are also up for preorder. Still need aPlaystation 4? Grab one today with inFamous: Second Son and 3 months of Playstation plus thrown in for free....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 128 words · Michael Martin

Six Things I Learned from Teaching That I Still Use in Everyday Life

Here are some of the biggest lessons I learned and am still applying today. The things I learned from all of them were universal, though. Similarly, when 20 kids didn’t understand my lesson, it was really my problem, not theirs. Also, “never let them see you sweat.” I, on the other hand, despite all my planning, tended to impulsively veer from the program. That didn’t make my lesson plans useless, though....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 160 words · Angel Walter

Take Better Photos of the Moon Within an Hour of Sunset

Wired shares some tips for taking better shots of the moon. Another has to do with location. Chances are, you’ll be happier with the results. Hit the link for Wired’s detailed moon photography guide. WTF Just Happened: Why Can’t I Take a Decent Picture of the Moon?| Wired

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 48 words · Robert Foley

The Best Way to Shape Your Burgers for Even Cooking on the Grill

After grilling each burger, The Kitchn concluded that the shallow indentation provides the most uniform burger. We’ve seen this advicebefore, but it’s interesting to see the method compared with a few others. Visit the link below for more details on this burger experiment. Do you’re gonna wanna Dimple Burger Patties So They Stay Flat?| The Kitchn

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 56 words · Connor Huang

The Serenity Home Screen

This design from My Color Screen user21Marco12calms things down a bit. This design is a custom home screen for Themer. Open Themer and browse for themes. Under “My Themes” select “Exported.” Choose “Serenity.zip” Serenity| My Color Screen

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 37 words · Jeffrey Bolton