Increase Cable Durability with DIY Nylon Wrapping

Charging cables break often enough, it seems they should just go ahead and make them a subscription service. I dont know about your family, but around here broken charging cables seem like a weekly occurrence. Even the more expensive braided cables dont seem to last long. No Solder Nylon Wrapped Phone Cable!| Instructables

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Robert Bartlett

Keep a Closet More Organized by Putting Your Most-Used Items at Eye Level

Closets can either be efficient storage spaces, or messy oubliettes where you hide things away from view. This does a couple things for your closet. First, you dont have to search, dig, or reach for anything you use normally. Second, whatever items you choose to put up high will stay perfectly organized until you absolutely need them. How to Clean Your Closet Out| The New Potato viaApartment Therapy Photo byMaegan Tintari....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Michelle Wells

NetNewsWire, the Classic RSS Reader for Mac, Returns with Modern Features

Mac/iOS: Long ago, NetNewsWire was the default pick for RSS reader on the Mac. Then itdisappeared for a while. Now, its back, with all the trimmings (and price) of a modern RSS reader. That includes a new iOS app. NetNewsWire works exactly as youd expect. The syncing is the rub, actually. It does sync perfectly with thenew iOS app though. NetNewsWire($9.99) | Mac App StoreNetNewsWire($3.99) | iTunes App Store

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Kevin Galvan

No Need to Argue About Calories vs Nutritional Quality: Both Matter

So, whos right? Actually, both are. But foods matter too. Besides, food is good andgood for you beyond the biological context of just gaining or losing weight. The False Dichotomy Between Food| Weighty Matters Image bythebittenword.com.

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Vanessa Collins

Repair Unsightly Joinery Gaps with Glue and Sawdust

Even the best woodworkers can end up with gaps between joints. This simple tip makes the gaps disappear in no time. Small gaps indovetailor other joints can make an otherwise perfectly aligned piece look amateurish. Youll end up with a joint that is indistinguishable from the others. Check out the video to see how its done. Wood joint gap fill trick| Matthias Wandel (YouTube)

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Alan Campbell

Should You Measure Your Running in Minutes or Miles?

Should you head out the door for a 30-minute run or a 3-miler? you’re free to plan your workouts by time or distance, but each has its advantages. Heres how to decide. The Case for Miles Distance measurements are standard for serious runners, though by no means universal. Here are some of the points in favor of miles. Mileage per week is a key number when youre reading about what other runners do....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 213 words · Mackenzie Williams

Six Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Negotiable

If youve ever bought a car, you probably did a little haggling. Here are six of those costs, and how you’re able to negotiate them. In the meantime,negotiating a lower APR is possible. Just call your credit card company and follow a script. Heresone weve covered: Hello. Could you reduce the interest rate on my account to, say, 9.9%? If you’ve got the option to successfully negotiate rent, youre golden....

September 3, 2015 · 3 min · 500 words · Jessica Sparks

Switch Up Your Spending Strategy to Avoid Budget Burnout

It can be hard to get used to a budget, especially if youre not great with money. Of course, budgeting really does come down to discipline. But its easy to stagnate with finances. Changing things up can help you stay motivated and engaged. And while it worked, I eventually got tired of filling envelopes with cash every two weeks. Recently, I sort of went through this, too. For a few weeks in a row, Id drastically overspent on restaurants....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 104 words · Zachary Key

The Moonshot Desktop

This Windows 10 desktop is super simple, but everything just fits. Heres what youll need for a similar look. Luckily, you dontneedWindows 10 to make this work, but we can tell thats what Victor is running. After all, the whole thing here is really just a good-looking wallpaper and some replacement taskbar icons. Here they are: TheReach for the Moon wallpaperbased onthis original workby illustratorChow Hon Lam. TheBlack Icons pack from Iconsdbto replace the taskbar icons...

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 116 words · Linda Brown

The Tenga Flip Hole Will Change Your Mind About Male Masturbators

Male masturbators are at the bottom of the sex toy totem pole in terms of respect. Im completely convinced that anyone who has a chance to play with theTenga Flip Holewill immediately change their minds. The Specs The Tenga Flip Hole is a line of four different male masturbators. Inside, things get more complex. The Flip contains a squishy interior made of incredibly detailed, textured body-safe elastomer. I wont lie: the innards of the Flip look really freaking weird....

September 3, 2015 · 4 min · 796 words · Randy Pratt

This Interactive Map Predicts Peak Fall Foliage Times in Your Area

The legend in the lower right will guide your way. Try it out below, or hit the link below to read more. Fall Foliage Map 2015 & Nationwide Peak Leaf Forecast| SmokyMountains.com

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 32 words · Christopher Rice

What's the Best Car Smartphone Mount?

Keeping your phone charged and by your side in your car can be tricky. That means you need a mount. This week, we want to hear your favorites. This week we want to hear your favorites. Maybe you own one and you love it. Maybe it can charge, and its adjustable. Maybe its dead cheap and just works. Maybe you made it yourself! What makes it the set youd recommend to others, and why?...

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Spencer Sanders

Why “Invest in What You Know” Doesn’t Always Work

Theres an old financial adage that you should invest in what you know. It seems like decent enough advice, but there are a couple of reasons it can backfire. Plenty of investors have said this, but the quote is usually attributed to Fidelitys Peter Lynch. They become enchanted with these companies because theyre familiar with them. The lack of diversification can make it tougher to ride out an industry downturn....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 156 words · Norma Stewart