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Packing Hack: How to Fit a Whole Outfit in Your Socks

Trying to cram your whole vacation wardrobe into a carry-on just got a little easier.

Want to Keep Your Emotions From Getting the Best of You? Think Like Elmo

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.

3 Simple Organizing Hacks to Keep the Cabinet Under Your Sink Tidy

Is your cabinet of cleaning products the messiest part of your house? You're not alone.

Beat the heat with these tips for staying cool without AC.

No Air Conditioner Needed! 11 Life Hacks for Staying Cool This Summer

We can help you chill out a little this summer—literally. These 11 tips will help you keep things as cool as possible, even when temperatures soar.

Learn How to Pick Locks With This Transparent Tutorial

An inside look at the art of lockpicking.

12 Ways to Use Leftover Eggshells

Don't throw out all those extra eggshells!

10 Things You Didn't Know Baking Soda Could Do

While you might already use baking soda to clean your kitchen or make cookies rise, there’s a lot more you can do with it.

To get a turkey this beautiful, follow the tips below.

12 Turkey Cooking Tips From Real Chefs

When it comes to cooking a juicy, flavorful turkey, America’s chefs aren’t afraid to fly in the face of tradition.

10 Easy Hacks To Get Your Grill Ready For Summer

Give your BBQ star some TLC before firing it up for the season.

12 BBQ Tricks and Tips from Pitmasters

Summer’s in the air, and that means the smell of barbeque should be too. Break out your tongs and hone your skills with these tips from the experts.

8 Tips for Scooping and Storing Ice Cream

Three Twins Ice Cream founder Neal Gottlieb shares his tips for scooping maximum deliciousness out of your next carton of ice cream.

How to Master the Art of Costco Shopping

For one, avoid Thursdays.

REBECCA O'CONNELL // WIKIMEDIA COMMONS (PLUTARCH), ISTOCK (CAKE + BACKGROUND)

9 Marriage Tips From Ancient Philosophers

Be considerate, don't cheat, and never use magic spells.

CHLOE EFFRON // WIKIMEDIA COMMONS (PLUTARCH), ISTOCK (SMOKE)

13 Anger Management Tips From Ancient Philosophers

Avenger your father's murder ... but only if you can do it calmly.

100 Pieces of Advice from 100-Year-Olds

What’s the secret to a long and healthy life? All centenarians have their own habits and morning routines they swear by. From whiskey shots to daily naps to ice cream, here's what some very old people credit for their lengthy lifespan.

15 Delightfully Inspirational Quotes from Great Writers

Any writer knows that unsolicited advice about their work is easy to come by, but finding inspiration on those days when the words just won’t come is a lot tougher. Here, 15 of history’s most famous names give you the positive words you need to get back t

What If You Survive the Apocalypse and Only Have One Pair of Contacts?

Our biggest fear.

9 Photos of Comic-Con Cosplayers Eating

You don't usually see the heroes of comic books, TV shows and video games going to the bathroom, eating, or sleeping. But unlike fictional characters, the people in the costumes at San Diego Comic-Con do need to do these basic human activities. Here are a

Using Your Headphones as a Mic

So here's something you probably didn't know: If you're ever in a pinch for a microphone, to record something quickly when the quality doesn't really matter, you can always use a pair of headphones. Say WHAT? Yep, it's true! A microphone is the same as a

Mac Tips: Backup (Part 2)

Last week I covered backing up your Mac with Mozy -- a way to get your most important files backed up online for free. But because the free Mozy solution only stores up to 2 GB of data, you'll need to look elsewhere for a complete backup that covers your

Mac Tips: Backup (Part 1)

As a long-time Mac geek, I'm often called upon to help friends and family with Mac issues. In this new feature, I'll post a few of the most crucial tips so our Mac-using readers can benefit. This week's tip is also applicable to the Windows platform --

Why Cell Phones Make Speakers Go "Blip Blip Blip Buzz"

When I first got a cell phone (an early Sidekick), a new noise entered my life. When I put on my big crazy headphones while the phone was in my shirt pocket, I'd hear a very distinctive "blip ba da blip ba da blip ba da buzzzzzzz" noise right before my p

My Credit Card Experiment

I've been conducting a credit card experiment over the last year and a half. I've been carrying a minor balance on a single card, and periodically I call up and ask the company to reduce my interest rate. As of last week, they have now done it three tim

Inbox Zero: Inbox Currently at 100

Two weeks ago I started on a journey to Inbox Zero, using Merlin Mann's tips for managing your email. After living with the tips in practice, I'm...getting there. My inbox went from 222 to an even 100 messages. I'll explain a few of the techniques I us

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