How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)
Here’s the problem. We have two young kids at home, and we live in the city in a townhouse that isn’t exactly large. With that comes a lot of “shared space”—also known as partially controlled chaos. The room that we have colloquially named the “office” is hardly a dedicated work space. I couldn’t survive without […]
What’s The Best Way to Hang a Picture? Our Expert Guide to Displaying Art in Your Home
Additionally, if you’re attempting the slightly more complex task of a gallery wall, McCauley suggests laying everything out on the floor to determine the most harmonious layout, before making any nail holes. “This not only allows you to figure out what goes where, but how much spacing to allow between pieces,” she says. “When arranging […]
How to Go to Sleep Fast (and Stay Down for the Night)
For years, Massimo Alpian struggled with how to go to sleep fast and get through the night without waking up. Something as minimal as the small tap of a shade on the window from a breeze would make him flustered, keeping him awake for 3 or more hours before drifting into a sleep that felt […]
How to Plant Succulents—Plus, 7 Care Tips So They Thrive
3. Plan the succulent After selecting your pot and soil, it’s time to plant. “Succulents are relatively straightforward as far as planting goes,” Hancock says. However, these plants are often “fleshy and brittle, so you may need to take a little extra care to avoid breakage issues.” Fill the pot with your soil then gently […]
Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay
For smaller releases, including LPs from midsize indie labels (Drag City, Kranky, Superior Viaduct), check out Midheaven Mailorder. This site is run by the San Francisco distributor Revolver USA, which sells to record stores around the US but also sells direct to consumers. Here you’ll find a ton of independent music, including choice reissues from […]
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
With the ultrasonic cleaning machine, you don’t need to vacuum out the grime for each record you clean, because the machine shakes all the gunk off for you. It collects at the bottom of the basin, so you just need to make sure it all gets dumped out when you empty the liquid from the […]
How to Fix the In-Store Experience for Neurodivergent Shoppers
Band-aid solutions like this only serve a small percentage of neurodivergent shoppers with acute challenges, he says, many of whom will already have their own devices and coping mechanisms. It also fails to account for neurodivergent retail staff, who also tend to overindex neurodivergent, according to Neurohaus, but can’t wear headphones throughout their shifts. “If […]
What to Wear With Leggings to Look Incredibly Chic in Spring 2026
The “big top, tight bottoms” silhouette can be controversial, but like Princess Diana, we’re so into the look right now. Offset the extra-slim fit of your leggings with a loose, sculptural bomber jacket in a spring-appropriate fabric. While your color palette can be subdued, we suggest making a statement in eye-catching shoes like the zebra-print […]
How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard
No one wants the tunes buffering when they have friends round for a barbecue or a stuttering podcast as they try to finish yard work. While the average router might fill your home with Wi-Fi, it doesn’t always extend to the patio or deck, much less the end of your backyard. But you can get […]
Here’s the Right Way to Grow Your Hair Out
There’s a very good chance that if you’re reading this, you’ve spent your entire life maintaining a similar version of the same short haircut. Not that there’s anything wrong with consistency. But just like growing a mustache or getting abs, growing your hair out is one of those things that every guy should try at […]