Latest Life Skills Stories
A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties
How to clean a keyboard without breaking it
The right way to wash your waterproof clothes
How to get muscle gains: A beginner’s guide to becoming buff
How to clean a computer screen without destroying it
Rosemary is the secret to long and healthy hair. Here’s how to use it to grow luscious locks.
How to make the perfect s’mores—with science
It’s never too late to learn to be on time
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Daryl Austin
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How to build a fire in the wilderness
Improve your focus by taking more breaks every day
Help monarch butterflies by safely adding milkweed to your outdoor spaces
Enter your prospector era by learning how to pan for gold
How to keep your car clean all autumn long
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Peter Nelson / The Drive
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What your houseplants’ yellowing leaves are dying to tell you
How to wake up when it’s still dark outside
How to ride off on your first bikepacking adventure
Use the Leidenfrost effect to make your stainless steel pan non-stick
8 things you need to know before traveling international for the first time
Altitude sickness can ruin your hike. Here’s how to prevent it.
7 ways to support a kid who wants to care for animals
Now’s the time to get your van-life ride ready for winter
Voyagers made it to Hawaiʻi thousands of years ago with no compasses. Here’s how.
Expert tips for cooking gourmet meals on a camp stove
Every woodworker should know how to mill their own boards
What to do when you’re trying not to poop
A bit of care can keep your houseplants from sheltering harmful mold
3 reasons to join your local makerspace
How to enjoy the flavor, history, and science of Turkish coffee
Overlanding is a relaxed blend of camping and road tripping. Here’s how to get started.
10 common mistakes people make with home generators
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Emma Caplan / BobVila
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How to check if your at-home COVID test has expired
This week is the last chance to order free at-home COVID tests
Teeny desk? Here’s how to make the most of it.
How to make crystal-clear ice cubes
Why and how to convert a Honda Element into a van-life dream
11 ways to sleep better in unbearable heat
4 things you need to know before your first paddling adventure
7 tips to stay clean and fresh in the outdoors
A parent-tested plan for flying with a toddler
When the mustard shortage hits, make your own
Propagation tips for infinite houseplants
Organize your catastrophic digital photo library
How to pick the perfect seat in a movie theater for sound and picture
5 ways to keep your van-life rig organized
How to make yourself laugh
9 nature-inspired decorating tips to make your home a more relaxing space
How to keep even the fluffiest cats cool this summer
The best way to reheat pizza (and some things you should never do)
Coleman camping gear is on sale for Prime Day 2022
Your nose can help you form new habits
How to keep your houseplants from dying this summer
7 techno-savvy ways travelers can find food to fit their dietary restrictions
Vehicle conversion tips to fit any van-life budget
A camper’s guide to outdoor cocktails
5 essential apps for brewing your own beer
The best way to choose a parenting book
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Denise Bodman and Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet
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A beginner’s guide to choosing the perfect van-life vehicle
3 quick ways to brew refreshing iced tea at home
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Nissan Haque / Saveur
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Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Here’s how you can help yourself and others find ease.
Make every photo a potential profile pic by learning how to pose
Babies and pets might freak out during fireworks shows, but you can help them relax
A guide to preventing, spotting, and managing STIs
5 tips to soothe your fear of flying
5 things you can do to reduce your child’s drowning risk