Hacks

As summer heats up and utility bills rise, it might be time to take a more scientific approach to cooling your home.

Hot sugar crust is cake's new frosting. Just trust the process.

Just because someone texts you a PDF doesn't mean you should open it.

Cocktail garnishes are meant to be seen, not tasted, people.

Stop fighting for overhead bin space—shipping your luggage is cheaper than you think.

A new cell number could give you a new lease on life.

How to tell if the benefits will end up saving you money.

Because there's never been a better time to go retro.

If iPhone videos won't open on Android or Windows, convert them to a different format.

That little app can do a whole lot more than you give it credit for.

Doing so imparts a hint of garlic flavor and aroma to the dish without overpowering other, more delicate flavors.

Here's how to relax and refocus the next time "shy bladder syndrome" strikes.

Because who really needs to go to Disney World a fourth time?

When you hear glass shatter, grab the nearest potato (or try one of these other tricks).

If you’re designing a kitchen, you’ve probably considered stainless steel for your appliances, but you do have other options.

To start with, it's a delicious way to cut down on your caffeine consumption.

If you want to learn how to cook, there's an app for that.

For many of us, Walmart is a convenient place to buy groceries—but there are a few things you should go elsewhere for.

You fantasized about them during physics class; now, as an adult, maybe it's finally time to date them.

There are few home improvement tasks less pleasant than sanding drywall. Wet sanding can make it just a little better.