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Not all questions can be answered by a computer—especially when it comes to your taxes. But when you call the IRS, it can seem impossible to...

You love your dog, and your dog loves you, but your dog also loves filth, possibly as much as they love you. Your canine friend probably has...

Not only are sunflowers beautiful summer plants, they’re also resilient ones that love direct sun and hot days. Plus, their large heads prod...

You know that putting money aside is a good idea, but counterintuitive though it might seem, putting it all in the same place can make your...

A couple of evenings ago, I went berry picking on Sauvie Island with a few friends. After tasting several of the many varieties available, I...

While it’s easy to say “don’t spend too much” after the pandemic, the truth is that just under half of all Americans are going to treat them...

Deadlifts are one of the biggest lifts you’re likely to ever do in the gym, because your butt and back and legs contain some of the stronges...

Knowing how to defend yourself is a nice feeling. If, god forbid, someone with bad intentions were to cross your path, you could, theoretica...

Old-school bagged vacuum cleaners are pretty rare these days. This makes some amount of sense: If you can order a brand-new, lightweight can...

A roly-poly pup can be an adorable little chonker, but if your pet is big enough that the vet says it’s time to lose weight, it can be hard...

The internet can be a toxic pit of despair, featuring people behaving at their worst just because they can. But every now and then, you mana...

Cheese is perishable, but most people are far too precious with it. Yes, it contains dairy—or rather, it is dairy—and is prone to bacterial...

While expecting a baby can be an exciting time, if you’ve already got a toddler at home you’re probably wondering how to handle the addition...

In a perfect world, it’d be easy to untangle our mistakes from our personal identities, but in reality, it’s rarely a simple task. Everyone’...

Cantaloupe is not my favorite melon, but it is the melon I’ve eaten the most of. My grandmother served it at the end of every summertime me...

With Amazon Prime Day coming up June 21-22, the company has a spend $10, get $10 promotion if you make a purchases from a list of small busi...

Google is rolling out its latest Pixel Drop as part of the June 2021 Android security update. For those who don’t know, Pixel Drops are rele...

We love a good DIY project around here, but even the most seasoned DIY-ers still need to call a professional from time to time. When that ha...

A few weeks ago, I was at a family BBQ/birthday party for my two-year-old nephew. With my brother-in-law working later than he had hoped, I...

The IRS has made it official: Advance payments for the enhanced child tax credit—worth a total of $3,600 per child—will be sent out to famil...

Meeting people on dating apps can be fun, but the last thing most people want to see while swiping is a face from their past. Luckily, avoid...

Warped cutting boards aren’t just annoying—they’re extremely hazardous. Your cutting board should be rock-steady while you’re mincing and sl...

Remember when 2021 was the year things were supposed to get better? Well, sorry, people who live in a handful of eastern states—the cicadas...

Whether through an ongoing deal or due to a special occasion, restaurants nationwide are eager to hand out a bunch of free food and discount...

As the days grow longer and the sun shines a little brighter in the northern hemisphere, it’s worth paying a bit more attention to our indoo...