How to Declutter Your Home Room by Room, According to Pro Organizers
If you’ve ever wondered how to declutter your home, you know that cleaning out junk can be a real bust. Where to begin? And how much to do? You may think that deep cleaning everything from the hidden space behind the blinds to reorganizing every single closet in the house is in your near future. But […]
How to Set Up Your Own NAS Server for Backups and Content Streaming
I’ve been toying with the idea of setting up my own network-attached storage (NAS) server for a long while, but I figured it would be a hassle. Lured by the idea of automatic backups and centralized content sharing that are detached from big tech’s increasingly untrustworthy servers, and further motivated by the creep of ads […]
How to Style Your Bedroom Like AD Open Door Stars (2026)
Michael and Victoria Imperioli’s New York home is for the traditionalists. “We call it old-world chic,” says Victoria, who notes that their style is inspired by “a beautiful hotel suite.” This moody primary bedroom encapsulates their five-star style from the embroidered-silk bedding to the honey-velvet curtains. “The yellow in the bedroom is so that when […]
How to Survive Daylight Saving Time: Start Early (2026)
Daylight saving time is coming, and it’s my least favorite version of the dreaded time change. Losing an hour ruins the sleep of everyone in my household. It was one thing when it was just a pair of irritated adults, but now we have a 3-year-old who doesn’t understand what daylight saving is or why […]
How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home (2026)
The Apple Watch is not calibrated with a cuff. It takes 30 days of cardiac data from the existing optical PPG sensors, analyzes it, and gives you a probability that you might have hypertension. It’s also significant that this is the first year that the Apple Watch has had a true 24 hours of battery […]
Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
It’s boom time for water filters, ever since the EPA announced that as many as 10 percent of US water systems may have unsafe levels of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” in the water. Lead pipes are still all over the place, even if they’re no longer in Flint, Michigan, as of July 2025. […]
How to Kill a Tree Stump, According to Experts—And Why It’s Important for Your Yard’s Health
You can use undiluted bleach (be careful not to breathe in the fumes) or white vinegar, and make sure to wrap the stump tightly in an airtight tarp after pouring in either DIY stump killer fluid. Do not, repeat, do not ever use bleach and vinegar at the same time for anything. Ever. Mixing these […]
Amazon Alexa+ Is Now Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)
“Alexa+ is significantly more capable than the original Alexa, so we’re working to make it available to as many customers as possible,” said an Amazon spokesperson. “We notified customers of the upcoming update, including how to return to the original version.” Amazon says it’s only upgrading Prime members with supported devices to Alexa+ Early Access […]
How to Style Brown Jeans Without Looking Like Your Grandpa
As we said before, chocolate is a trending color in the fashion sphere, and wearing a head-to-toe look is actually one of the easiest ways to do it. Think of it in the same way you would an all-black outfit, and it becomes way less daunting. Coach Tabby 26 Leather Shoulder Bag Madewell Emilie Tall […]
How to Meditate (Without an Om in Sight) (2026)
Launching straight back into work in the New Year can be challenging, but learning how to meditate can help you stay focused. Feel free to roll your eyes right about now, but numerous studies have shown that meditation can boost creativity, improve sleep quality, and manage stress. “Meditation is a practice to calm the brain […]