Nick Offerman's Advice for Woodworking Beginners

Start with a table, clamps, and some chisels:Learn to cutdovetail jointsandmortise and tenon joints. Youll see how easy it is to shave wood like butter or cheese. If youre brave enough to pick up some tools and give it a shot, bully for you. Nick Offermans Woodworking Advice| YouTube

May 16, 2016 · 1 min · 49 words · Darlene Buchanan

Raspberry Pi Zero Gets a Camera Connector, More Units Pushed Into Production to Meet Demand

Today, theyre releasing a new model that adds in a camera connector. Theyve also acknowledged the demand, so hopefully these newer versions will be a bit easier to track down. So, hopefully youll actually be able to track one down now. In the US, that means checking outAdafruitor your localMicro Center. Zero Grows a Camera Connector| Raspberry Pi

May 16, 2016 · 1 min · 58 words · Judy Adams

Roast Your Fruit First for More Flavorful Salsas and Chutneys

Fruits with firm flesh, like stone fruit or citrus, can withstand the grill best. You may want to coat the fruit in olive oil or sprinkle with sugar for added sweetness. Keep a close eye on them so they dont burn or get dried out from the heat. Once your fruit is roasted, make your salsa or chutney as normal. Tomato-Free Zone: A Template for Building 4-Ingredient Fruit Salsas| The Kitchn...

May 16, 2016 · 1 min · 73 words · Brittany Mitchell

When Negotiating, Look For Constructive "No"s On Your Way to a "Yes"

When youre negotiating with someone, youre probably trying to work your way towards a Yes. However, getting a No can be just as helpful if youre asking the right questions. They withhold the yes to get to maintain some leverage in the negotiation. However, you’re free to build towards an agreeable conclusion with a targeted No. You call somebody up on the phone and say, Have you got a few minutes to talk?...

May 16, 2016 · 1 min · 140 words · William Mccarthy

Which Store Loyalty Programs Are Actually Worth It?

A lot of store loyalty programs are more trouble than theyre worth. We want to know: which loyalty programs are worth it? To throw an example out there, CVS has a rewards program is pretty effortless. Obviously, these should be larger retailers, too. So lets hear it.

May 16, 2016 · 1 min · 47 words · Anna Schmidt

Movie Theater Showdown: AMC vs. Regal

Summer movie season has officially started. Heres how two of the biggest theater chains (and two of your most obvious choices.) Regal and AMC, compare. This puts them both in fierce competition with each other, and neither one is backing down. Regal Entertainment Group:Regal is probably best known for their trademarkroller coaster before the movie. If you live remotely near civilization, theres probably a Regal theater near you. Both theater chains are pretty comparable in most areas....

May 15, 2016 · 2 min · 400 words · Taylor Gregory

Four Tips for Mastering the Mandoline Slicer

Sharpen or replace it regularly. Keep it stable:Rest the mandoline on a flat surface so it isnt wobbling while you slice. The less of a chance it has to move the better. For example, cut a whole cucumber into thirds or quarters before trying to slice them. This gives you more control and keeps your cuts consistent. ChefSteps Tips & Tricks: Master Your Mandoline| YouTube

May 14, 2016 · 1 min · 65 words · Benjamin Robles

Roomblocker Compares the Best Hotel Rates for Groups

slide in your location and select up to 10 hotels youd like to get quotes from. Roomblocker works with over 100,000 hotels around the world, including the major hotel chains. The service is free (so its likely the service gets a referrer fee from the hotels). Give it a try the next time youre charged with the headache of finding a hotel for a group.

May 13, 2016 · 1 min · 65 words · Sandra Bell

The Best Time to Get a New Apartment in Ten Major U.S. Cities

In general,fall is the best time to search for a new apartment. That varies, though, depending on the city. RentHoplooks at publicly available data to determine historic rental prices for different cities. (They alsoscore nearby apartments). Here are nine other areas on their list, along with the months where rent is cheapest.

May 13, 2016 · 1 min · 52 words · Christian Schneider

UPS Can Now Give Up-to-the-Minute Tracking For Your Packages On a Map

If youre willing to pay for it. Of course, this doesnt necessarily provide much of a practical benefit. It only shows whether its close or far away. UPS My Choice Service Enables Users To Track Location Of Their Delivery On Live Map| UPS viaThe Verge

May 13, 2016 · 1 min · 45 words · Mia Moreno

All the Free Health Care You Can Get Without Using Your Deductible

Deductibles Dont Work the Way You Might Think Health insurance deductibles work very differently thancar insurance deductibles. But its not realistic to expect to never use health insurance. Almost everybody needssomemedical care, even if its just a checkup. Maybe an office visit costs $250, but the negotiated rate is $100. You still have to pay the $100, but the other $150 disappears into thin air. Better yet, the law requires most insurance plans to pay for certain preventive care withno cost to you....

May 12, 2016 · 1 min · 148 words · William Owen

Build a Solid Strength Base With the "Big Three" Exercises

The barbellsquat,deadlift, andbench pressare lovingly referred to as the Big Three exercises. If youre new to lifting, learning these exercises is a great place to start. In reality, the squat, deadlift, and bench press are all effectively full-body exercises. Overall, theyre just a more efficient way to get stronger. Thats okay, there are other alternatives to these exercises that still help you get super fit and strong. Keep your own abilities in mind and get strongerwithout hurting yourself....

May 12, 2016 · 1 min · 105 words · John Young

Five Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Heat

Were weeks away from sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings, and bug invasions. And this year is expected to bean especially hot onein many areas. Before summer hits at full force, check that you and your home are prepared. First, replace your air filter to double-check the whole system runs smoothly. Keep it there for five minutes and note the temperature. Do the same thing at the return vent. The air coming out should be 14 to 20 degrees cooler than the air going in....

May 12, 2016 · 3 min · 546 words · Tyler Johnson