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Looking to Score a Cheap Vacation? Try Being a Pet Sitter

A website called TrustedHousesitters hooks travelers up with homeowners who need caretakers for their furry, scaled, or feathered friends.

Apple Stores Are Hosting Free Photography Classes for iPhone Owners

The sessions take students out of the store and around the neighborhood.

5 Tips for Preparing for an Epic Vacation

Use these guidelines to hedge against Murphy’s Law and minimize the stress of preparing for a big trip.

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard

These DIY projects will make your outdoor space all the more inviting.

Free Up Space on Your Phone With Lite Versions of Your Favorite Apps

Simpler, less data-hungry versions of Facebook, Skype, Twitter, and Instagram were designed for use in regions with limited telecom infrastructure—but they work here, too.

7 Make-Ahead Breakfasts Even Novice Cooks Can Master

Committing to a square morning meal doesn’t have to mean channeling your inner Martha Stewart at 7 a.m.

7 Changes You Should Make to Your Resume Before Applying for Your Next Job

Resume styles change just like clothing trends do, and if you don’t adjust yours, it'll be the equivalent of wearing a pantsuit with shoulder pads (not the cool kind) to an interview.

Apartment Hunting? Don’t Fall for This Home Hijacking Scam

If a listing sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Thinking of Asking for a Raise? First, Find Out if You Deserve One

Filling out this worksheet before meeting with your boss could greatly boost your odds of earning more cash.

5 Things You Need in Order to Thrive in an Unfamiliar Environment

When Zoe Weiner moved to Malaysia, she realized she'd need to overhaul her daily life in order to feel at home in a strange new environment.

This App Will Get You In and Out of a Restaurant in 30 Minutes

Allset lets you order ahead so you can enjoy a sit-down meal instead of eating lunch at your desk.

Native Plants Helped a Colorado Neighborhood Save 15 Million Gallons of Water a Year

A Denver neighborhood managed to save millions of gallons of water by replacing juniper bushes and grass with native plants that were made to survive in the high desert.

Here Are the Cheapest Travel Destinations for Beer Drinkers

Book a ticket to Prague if you want to find a pint for less than two dollars.

4 Quick Ways to Detox Your Spending

If a juice cleanse helps reset your diet, could a quick financial fix do the same for your spending?

Why CC-ing the Boss on Emails Makes Your Coworkers Hate You

According to researchers, it can reduce trust between employees.

People With Flexible Work Schedules Work Longer Hours

There is a trade-off that comes with flexibility.

Do We Really Need to Wash Our Hands?

In short, yes.

11 Products That Will Give Your Porch a Facelift

Make your outdoor space as relaxing as possible.

Why Talking to Yourself Helps You Learn More Effectively

It's better to pause to discuss what you're learning than to rush through it.

Add These 8 Songs to Your Playlist for a DIY Spin Class

You don't need to shell out for Soul Cycle to get your heart pumping; just cue up these spin-instructor-recommended tracks for a rocking bike session at home or at the gym.

5 Meal Planning Mistakes That Are Causing You to Fail

You know that planning out your meals for the week is good for your health and your wallet. So why is it so hard to stick with the program?

If You Receive a Strange Google Doc Invite, Do Not Click It: It's A New Phishing Scheme

Here's what you need to know about the new phishing scheme.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Allowing Apps to Access Your Microphone

Your phone could be having conversations with the stores around you without your knowledge.

How to Plan for the Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

A new website will help you find a home within your budget while accounting for things like closing costs and HOA fees.

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