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When I stumbled into adulthood a couple of decades ago, money was an absolute mystery to me—or at least, the management of it was. Expenses like car maintenance, water, trash, health insurance and taxes came as a huge shock, stunning me with how quickly they could consume my paycheck. And who knew food was so…

We humans breathe in oxygen—you probably knew this—and we breathe out carbon dioxide. In an enclosed space, it’s possible for carbon dioxide to build up in the air. Some research shows that meeting rooms and classrooms may be enclosed enough to reach mind-numbing carbon dioxide concentrations.

Summer hasn’t officially started, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look forward to autumn travel. Personally, September and October are my favorite months for a trip—the weather (in most places) is getting bearable again, and you don’t have to deal with the family vacation crowds or high-season prices. And now …

Fake meat products have come a long way in recent years, but vegetarians still have nowhere near the number of grilling options as their carnivorous friends. Grilled vegetables are fun, but they have always felt more like a side to me, particularly when juxtaposed with something like a rack of ribs. For a filling,…

There’s a way we have done this, for so many years. Everyone knows the method. (If you’ve been reading Lifehacker for a while, you really know it.) If you feel like you’re paying too much for cable, you call ’em up, ask for a lower rate, and threaten to switch to a different company that’s offering an attractive…

The San Diego Padres probably didn’t earn themselves any new fans on Sunday when they opted to call an exterminator to rid the baseball field of a pesky bee swarm. But the act did outrage enough people to serve as a good public service reminder: Call a beekeeper to remove a swarm of bees, not an exterminator.

Airlines produce a lot of garbage. Think about the plastic wraps covering your meal, your pair of headphones and blanket, as well as the straws, napkins, and sugar packets that litter the aisles. United Continental Holdings Inc., which owns United Airlines, said they average 65 pounds of garbage a flight—and it’s …

If you have any international travel planned, you’re going to want to check the expiration date on your passport right away. Of course, you know better than to try and cross borders with an expired passport, but many countries require a six month buffer on your passport’s expiration date.

It doesn’t matter whether you see your family once a week or once a year, they seem to have a knack of asking about the subjects you’d prefer not to discuss. And if you have to attend a gathering with multiple extended family members—like Thanksgiving or a graduation party—you may find yourself having to repeat the…

As co-founder and executive director of the International Refugee Assistance Project, Becca Heller provides legal assistance to refugees trying to emigrate to the United States. Her organization directly fought the Trump administration’s travel ban with a federal lawsuit that has saved thousands of people from…

When it comes to making dressings at home, vinaigrettes are usually the most accessible option. All they require is a bit of not-super-precise measuring, common kitchen ingredients, and some shaking (preferably done in a jar). But by replacing or supplementing your salad oil with a bit of mayonnaise, you can have a…

If you’ve got a spare euro, yen or rupee hanging around from your last international trip, tomorrow, June 6th is your chance to cash it in for some grade-A American fast food.

My 6-year-old daughter has been complaining about a girl at school. She plays with her often, but lately, she has been frustrated with the way she cuts her off when she’s talking and dismisses her need for “space.” I’ve tried to give her tools to communicate her feelings, but the other night, as she was expressing the…

There comes a time in every car owner’s life when they lock their keys in their vehicle, or lose them completely. Sure, you can pay to have a professional break into your car for you...or you can just learn how to do it yourself to save both time and money.

Next week is going to be very exciting if you like video games. This year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, returns to LA from Tuesday, June 11 through Thursday, June 13. During the show, and the press conferences leading up to it, gamers will get their first looks at the biggest games coming out…

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It’s time to pay back your friend for brunch, your babysitter for staying late, or your roommate for your share of the electric bill. Using Venmo can make the transaction quick and painless… as long as you connected the right account.

As an elder millennial, it goes without saying that I’m into plants. I have five on my office desk (one is a small fishbowl with two Marimo moss balls). But I don’t just go on autopilot and water ‘em every Friday. Plants don’t like that, preferring a more personalized schedule. But how do you keep that organized?…

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I won’t waste your time with overwrought exposition: Do you like roasting marshmallows over fire and making s’mores? Graham crackers are classic, but how about consider using Ritz crackers? This tip comes from my colleague Kate Bernot’s friend and hairdresser Lisa (hi, Lisa!). Upon hearing about this, we had to try…

Can improv techniques make you a better parent? Improv actors, who happen to be raising children, say yes.