LIVE SMARTER

What Causes Hangnails?

It might seem like hangnails appear from nowhere, but your habits might be causing them. Here’s what you need to know.

Their little faces judge you when you input PEZ one by one.

How to Load a PEZ Dispenser Correctly, According to PEZ

A viral TikTok recently suggested that you can load your PEZ without unwrapping it. But does it actually work?

The Easy Way to Propagate Hydrangeas in Your Garden

If you're already growing hydrangeas in your home garden, you can easily multiply the flowers in a few simple steps.

6 Facts About the Delta Variant and COVID-19

From how it mutated to how COVID-19 vaccines stack up against it, here's what you should know about the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Tattoos heal relatively quickly with the right aftercare.

How Long Does It Take for a Tattoo to Heal?

How long it takes for a tattoo to heal depends on its size, but you can speed things along by taking steps to promote recovery.

You’re Probably Not Washing Your Dish Towels Enough

If the same dish towel has been hanging around your kitchen for a while, it's probably time to wash it.

5 Liquids You Can Bring on a Plane in Containers Larger Than 3.4 Ounces

Your iced coffee is not going to make it through the TSA checkpoint. But the 3-1-1 rule doesn’t apply to a bottle of baby formula.

Lost pets stand a much greater chance of coming home with a microchip.

How to Make Sure Your Pet's Microchip Is Registered and Up-to-Date

Microchips can help reunite lost pets with their loved ones, but only if the chip's contact information is current. Here's how to check.

Hopefully this article will have a positive effect on your grammar skills.

Affect vs. Effect: How to Use Each Word Correctly

Affect or effect? These examples—and a grammar hack from TikTok—will help you remember the difference.

Why Are There Green Grains in My Brown Rice?

No, those green grains don't mean your brown rice has gone bad. The just didn’t get a chance to fully ripen.

For when you're finally ready to leave your high school crush in the past.

How to Deactivate (or Delete) Your Facebook Account

Here’s a handy how-to for deactivating Facebook, deleting Facebook, and understanding the difference.

Never Put a Fitted Sheet on the Wrong Way Again With This Neat Hack

Once you know where the tag on your fitted sheet is, you'll be able to dress your mattress in seconds.

Digging holes at the beach can be hazardous for a number of different reasons.

The Reason You Shouldn't Dig Holes at the Beach

Tunneling into sand seems harmless, but it can turn into a life-threatening situation faster than you'd think.

Why You Shouldn’t Rinse Your Mouth With Water After Brushing Your Teeth

When you rinse after brushing to get rid of all the toothpaste residue, you’re getting rid of some good stuff, too.

Something stuck in your eye? There's a solution for that.

How to Get Something Out of Your Eye

A stray bug or bit of dirt in the eye can really ruin your day. Here's how to keep your peepers clear.

Ditch Single-Use Plastic Bags and Get These Reusable Silicone Ones

Stop wasting money on plastic bags by getting Stasher's reusable silicone bags for food storage. They're also dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

You Might Be Stacking Your Burger All Wrong

Creating the perfect burger isn’t just about seasoning and grilling—proper stacking protocol can make or break your meal.

Garbage disposals use centrical force to pulverize food

Keep Your Garbage Disposal Working Efficiently With These Everyday Kitchen Items

Over time, garbage disposals begin to wear down. Here are some easy ways to keep your system working smoothly.

Don't let the heat beat you up this summer.

10 Tips for Coping With a Heat Wave

Record temperatures are here to stay, and safety precautions are a must. Here's how to keep your cool in a heat wave.

This Ingenious Hack Makes Pitting Cherries Quick, Easy, and Mess-Free

If you have a couple of common items at home, you can pit dozens of cherries in seconds for baking or eating fresh.

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

The white stuff isn’t a sign that your carrots have gone bad—but they might appreciate a little water.

Heading to the Beach? Here's How to Protect Your Phone from Water, Sun, and Sand

If you bring your smartphone to the beach this summer, take these steps to keep it dry, cool, and sand-free.

MATTHIASRABBIONE/iStock via Getty Images

The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting

If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.

How to Keep Your Garden Hose From Kinking

The versatile garden hose is invaluable for outdoor chores—so long as it works. Here's how to stop it from getting twisted.

PREV NEXT