Новости за 12.08.2023

Contrary to popular belief, houseplants aren’t nature’s air purifiers, capable of “cleaning” the air before your breathe it in. They do, however, come with other health benefits, and can help reduce stress levels, boost our productivity, and improve our mood and outlook. Plus, from a design perspective, houseplants…

Deep in the back of many refrigerators sits a small orange box with one of the top corners torn off—or, in some cases, a bowl of white powder. That, of course, is (probably) baking soda, and it was placed there to absorb any food odors in the fridge.

It’s completely normal to feel a bit uneasy when faced with major—or even minor—changes in our lives. But it goes beyond simply the fear of the unknown: By the time most people reach adulthood, they’ve likely experienced at least one change that resulted in things getting worse, not better.

It’s not your imagination: Gas prices have been climbing steadily this summer. Although they’re (fortunately) still well below the summer of 2022, when gas came dangerously close to $5 a gallon, it makes sense to conserve fuel when you can. And while there are plenty of ways to do that, coasting in neutral is not one…

Whether you want to switch careers or enter the workforce for the first time, there’s so much advice on how to figure out what you want to do, get a company’s attention, and pass an interview. But you may want longform advice from an expert, and these are some of the best books to read as you set out to get a job.

Each season comes with its own swarms of pests. I’m plagued by sugar ants all spring. At some point every summer, my rooms are buzzing with houseflies. During particularly crappy winters, pantry moths tend to proliferate. And mosquitos hunt me like it’s open season.

So you’ve finished a grueling job search and you finally have that offer in hand—hooray! While we would all love to just be done at this point, most everyone in your life is going to encourage you to at least try to negotiate. Not every company is going to be open to negotiation, but it never hurts to try, lest you…

When summer veggies are pouring in from the garden, or the farmer’s market, it’s normal to start sneaking zucchini into muffins and cakes. It’s when you start needing a recipe that will happily accept red peppers, carrots, green beans, and snap peas that you might get stumped.