Hacks
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The Best Ways to Make Your Own Bubble Tea
Bubble tea, or boba, is a drinkable snack that you can make and customize at home.
You Should Recycle the Potting Soil From Your Dead Plants
Stop tossing your potting soil away with the dead plants—you can save it and revive it for next year.
The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
Yes, you can (probably) run on a local school track—here's what to do when you get there.
The Best Ways to Reduce Dampness in a Bathroom Without a Window or Fan
Deal with the humidity and moisture before mold starts to grow.
The Best Ways to Reuse Wine Corks Instead of Throwing Them Away
This would-be trash can be surprisingly useful around the house.
Using color can actually improve your memory's performance.
The Best Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine
When you need to stay alert and upright, there are alternatives to pounding coffee.
Confirm your mastery of a subject by becoming a teacher (sort of).
You Should Leave Your Portable Generator on Empty
Plus, the other steps to take to ensure that it's ready when you need it.
The Best Ways to Develop Your Conversational Intelligence
It's a skill that can serve you well both personally and professionally.
The longer you go without thinking of something, the easier it is to forget.
Why the ‘Penny in Your Freezer’ Trick Is Pointless
We test the famous storm preparation tip, and find that it doesn't actually work.
Whether taking notes in class or studying a chapter, this is going to make you more engaged.
A decades-old study system is going to help you retain information.
You Should Use a Solar Battery to Charge Your Cordless Tools
Make your job-site power more portable, efficient, and affordable.
You Should Pack a Family 'Flagged' Bag for the Airport
If you're traveling with kids, pack everything that could be flagged by TSA in one carry-on.
The Best Ways to Invest (or Spend) $10,000
Tackle your debt, invest in your retirement, and make your money work for you.
Use the 'Action Method' to Get More Done
This method is all about turning your to-do list into a list of projects that connect to larger goals.
Nine Things You Should Do During Paternity Leave
Take advantage of your leave and it will pay your family dividends.
You Should Make Scallion Pancakes With Dumpling Wrappers
This pre-made scallion pancake dough is waiting for you in the freezer aisle.