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They wish you'd check your pockets beforehand.
There's more to ceiling fan settings than "on" and "off"—and if you've noticed that your fan works better on cold days than on hot ones, you may have it on the wrong setting.
Think twice before checking out.
Travel can be stressful, but coming up with an itinerary doesn't have to be.
Now you can know if your paycheck or card from Grandma has landed, or if your mailbox is just full of junk mail.
You don't need to call up every company you get junk mail from and ask to be taken off their mailing list.
Jam first, please.
When other methods didn't cut it, Megan Absten invented her own.
The company that makes Post-its, 3M, just came out with an iteration of the sticky notes made to withstand harsh conditions and rough surfaces.
Only you can prevent dryer fires.
Video games are designed to get you in the zone, and listening to their soundtracks can help you focus outside the game, too.
Research shows that being constantly tethered to our phones makes us unhappy, but it's hard to break the habit. Here are three super-simple ways to minimize your stress without missing a text.
Goodbye, clip-ons!
The holidays can be a stressful time, and it can be even more stressful trying to figure out how much to tip everyone from the mail carrier to the dog walker. Here's a quick guide.
Game the system and get a jump start on your trip.
Are the leaves of your houseplant wilting, or turning yellow? Use these five tips to help when things appear to be going south on your windowsill.
Minor household inconveniences haven't changed that much since the '50s.
A new study verifies that while you might sound like a total weirdo, talking about yourself in the third person can help regulate your emotional responses.