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If you read a lot of gardening how-to articles—including the ones on this site—you’ve probably noticed that mulch comes up a lot. Its abilit...

Some decisions require a lot of thought—weighing pros and cons, and trying to reach the best possible outcome. But some people are indecisiv...

Summer hasn’t even officially started, but many parts of the country have already seen soaring temperatures and extreme heat. Hot weather is...

It’s easy to compare yourself to other people—especially ones you’re around a lot, like your co-workers. And while no one sets out to be env...

That green stuff that grows on old bread—that’s mold, right? What about the black coating on damp parts of a basement? Which one has that mu...

It’s Father’s Day once again, which means you’re seeing ads for all the types of gifts that a dad might like: wacky golf balls; knives that...

If you live in an apartment like mine, dust builds up as soon as you wipe it down, so sometimes you just don’t bother—but we really should d...

The out-of-office message is one of the most formulaic functions of the modern workplace, so much so that most of them seem to have been der...

When you find a new partner you really vibe with, it’s supposed to be all sunshine and rainbows. But for people with trauma in their pasts,...

Lemons are one of the few—or maybe one of two—fruits with peels as valuable as their juicy flesh. Lemon zest is one of the quickest ways you...

If you struggle to find enough time to exercise, you’re not alone. Even though an effective workout can be long, short, or anywhere in betwe...

Chances are, no matter where you live, you’re in tick country. These parasitic arachnids love to crawl onto our bodies, explore for a bit, a...

A Dad Joke is something to be appreciated any day of the year, but as we approach Father’s Day, it’s especially important to honor this spec...

Prime Day is fast approaching (again), and maybe you’re planning to spend it scouting good deals on off-brand tech like wireless earbuds and...

Not all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than...

Nothing finishes off a bowl of pasta like grated parmesan or pecorino—unless you’re vegan. Good vegan hard cheeses are probably out there so...

You could say the difference between investing and speculation is simply a matter of risk tolerance, with speculation being closer to gambli...

The whitest thing about me—and there are a lot to choose from—is how much I love mayonnaise. I think it’s great. Not only is it an essential...

A solid-state drive is one of the best upgrades you can make for your desktop computer. And it’s not very hard to set up: Physically install...

Bidets are an everyday bathroom appliance in many other countries, but in the U.S. it’s hardly commonplace and has only recently become more...

If you were thinking of traveling to Asia soon, your options are limited, unfortunately. Much of Southeast Asia has undergone a spike in COV...

Pain in your butt or groin from cycling is common, even if you’re indoors on a Peloton or Airdyne, or even your DIY bike trainer. A little...

Planning a full-fledged garden doesn’t happen overnight. Everything from the best ways to prep the soil to what to plant where takes careful...

We may pay more attention to our biceps or our butts, but every part of our body is full of muscles that can benefit from exercise. Our neck...

We know Mr. Clean “Magic Erasers” as the white pads with a shiny bald man telling you to remove scuff marks from walls.Read more...