Life Skills(Page 6)

Research-backed advice to make your daily life a little better—or at least a little easier.

Latest in Life Skills

traffic signs saying im sorry
DIY

A science-based guide to giving a genuine apology

By Sofia Quaglia

Stealthy ways to make your diet more plant-based
DIY

Stealthy ways to make your diet more plant-based

By Sara Kiley Watson

Takeout boxes on green backdrop
DIY

How to make your takeout order less wasteful

By Carla Delgado

A computer with the title of the video game Fortnite on its screen, in a room lit by blue and purple lights.
DIY

A parent’s guide to playing Fortnite with your kids

By Jean Levasseur

A brown-and-white dog laying on a blue-green carpet under a wooden table.
DIY

How we vanquished the strong pet odors in our new home

By Jose Mendoza, Mary Kearl

A person reading a newspaper while sitting on a bench outside.
DIY

How to read the news without doomscrolling through social media

By Harry Guinness

A man working on a laptop while sitting on a rock overlooking a city at sunset.
DIY

Essential tips and tools for working remotely—from anywhere

By David Nield

Survive the great outdoors by making your own drinkable water
DIY

Survive the great outdoors by making your own drinkable water

By Alisha McDarris

Person camping in the snow
DIY

Winter camping is a great way to see more nature and fewer people

By Alisha McDarris

a residential home with solar panels on the roof
Environment

What you need to know about converting your home to solar

By Whitson Gordon

person on bed covering their face in stress
DIY

Stress and anxiety wear down your brain. Here’s how to fight back.

By Hannah Seo

A man looking at his phone and leaning against a windowsill next to a potted cactus about the size of a softball.
DIY

Plant care apps are more distracting than useful

By Ellen Airhart

Person-writing-on-planner-with-sticky-notes
DIY

Get your work life together with one of these time-management apps

By David Nield

A car dashboard showing the gas tank on empty, and all the other dials at zero.
DIY

How to save gas without ruining your car

By Kevin Williams

A man standing under some trees outside at sunset, holding his face in his hands because he is stressed out or anxious.
Health

How to manage your mental health as traumatic events pile up

By Alexandra Frost

Moka pot on a burner in front of a snowy mountain with two enamel cups
DIY

The cooking gear you need—and don’t need—for a camping trip

By Noah Lederman

How to keep ‘chub rub’ from chafing your skin and ruining your summer
DIY

How to keep ‘chub rub’ from chafing your skin and ruining your summer

By Rachel Feltman

Half-Popped Popcorn Kernels
DIY

Popcorn Too Fluffy? Try Half-Popping Popcorn At Home

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

bananas in cast iron pan
DIY

How to season a cast iron pan

By Sara Chodosh

A man sitting on an airplane at sunset and looking into his backpack.
DIY

An experienced backpacker’s guide for flying with camping gear

By Alisha McDarris

a candle in the darkness
DIY

Four things to do long before you lose power

By Rachael Zisk

These photo tips will help you get top dollar for the stuff you sell online
DIY

These photo tips will help you get top dollar for the stuff you sell online

By Harry Guinness

A cup of tea with a cinnamon stick in it
DIY

Get old tea and coffee stains off your mugs

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

a man using his phone on the New York City subway, while other passengers also use their phones
Health

Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly.

By David Nield

Legs in a hammock
DIY

Can’t get waxed? Remove your hair with sugar at home.

By Rachel Feltman

kid holding their moms hand wearing kn95 mask
Health

Young kids should also wear better masks to protect against COVID. Here’s what to consider.

By Alexandra Frost

A red gasoline can in a garage or shed next to a large gas-powered leafblower.
DIY

The safest ways to store gasoline

By Natalie Wallington

person-looking-at-mirror-applying-face-cream
DIY

The lowest-effort skincare routine that will still make your skin glow

By Sofia Quaglia

A woman with red lipstick on standing very close to a TV screen that's playing black and white static, as she gently touches the screen with her hand.
DIY

How to clean a TV screen

By John Kennedy

A man in a white t-shirt and black pants sitting in a chair talking to a therapist while they both sit in front of large windows with white curtains.
Health

Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, but these tips can help

By Alexandra Frost

A burger with bacon, lettuce, and cheese on a white plate with two plastic containers of condiments and some French fries next to it.
DIY

Your food could be better if you salted it at the right time

By Maggie Galloway

Old nokia phones
DIY

How to set the right price when selling your old tech

By David Nield

people-outdoors-toasting-with-glasses-of-wine
DIY

How to keep wine fresh after opening it

By Dana Rose Falcone

Person with black gloves pouring rock salt over a sidewalk despite environmental pollution
DIY

There’s a better way to use rock salt on snow

By Purbita Saha

person on the floor sorting laundry
DIY

Sorting your laundry correctly will make your clothes last longer

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

hands putting paper filling inside box
DIY

Small business owners can fight carbon emissions without decimating their budget

By Alisha McDarris

Scrambled eggs on some toast with roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes on a white place.
DIY

5 ways cornstarch can change your life, in and out of the kitchen

By Maggie Galloway

Liquid nitrogen vanilla ice cream in a goblet glass with a strawberry on top and water vapor all around it.
DIY

Microcrystalline in 30 seconds

By Theodore Gray

bottle and breast pump on a desk
DIY

Breast pumps have barely evolved, but you can still make them better

By Alexandra Frost

close up of a diamond ring
DIY

A buyer’s guide to ethically sourced diamonds

By Jean Feingold

Winter-Plant-Care
DIY

How to help houseplants survive winter

By Ellen Airhart

person doing crossword puzzle
DIY

Beat Wordle with these 5 expert tips

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

N95 respirators
Health

The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

How to enjoy a more sustainable cup of coffee
DIY

How to enjoy a more sustainable cup of coffee

By Sara Kiley Watson

A stone building under power lines during a snowstorm.
DIY

The safest ways to stay warm during a power outage

By John Kennedy

Kid with short blond hair and gray sports shirt turning away from a sandwich on a white plate on a wooden table because of a diet
DIY

Young athletes often feel pressure to under-eat. Here’s what parents can do about it.

By Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson

Person hiking in the snowy mountains with winter gear in their backpack
DIY

Go on a magical winter hike without hating every step

By Alisha McDarris

Repairman doing an oil change on car.
DIY

What is a tune-up, and when do I need one?

By Hank O’Hop/Car Bibles

Black body builder in a Superman tank yelling as they pull arm weights to keep their New Year's resolution to stay fit
Health

How to trick your brain into keeping a New Year’s resolution

By Sara Chodosh

Man looking at phone on mountain top
DIY

4 sustainable New Year’s resolutions to set in 2022

By Sara Kiley Watson

two people safely riding bikes in the city
DIY

3 biking rules to keep everyone on the road safe

By Alisha McDarris

Red toy truck carries a small recycled Christmas tree
DIY

What’s the most eco-friendly way to dispose of your Christmas tree?

By Charlie Wood

Person sitting under a light in a dark room to store holiday decorations, surrounded by Christmas lights
DIY

The best ways to store holiday decorations so your future self doesn’t hate you

By Whitson Gordon

three sets of arms holding clay pots with plants
DIY

7 key plant care tips we learned this year

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Pile of holiday cards that can be recycled to reduce waste
DIY

4 simple ways to reduce holiday waste

By Eleanor Cummins

long receipt rolled into self
DIY

How to escape the wasteful excess of CVS receipts

By Purbita Saha

Blue plate with gingerbread muffins
DIY

The best substitutions for milk, eggs, and other baking essentials

By Dan Seitz

Gift wrapping presents in natural rustic theme brown kraft paper with string and ornaments on a dark blue rustic wooden table
DIY

The most eco-friendly wrapping paper is none at all

By Stan Horaczek

gifts under christmas tree
DIY

Buying last-minute gifts? Check out these shopping tips first.

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

A person wearing a t-shirt and shorts doing yoga on a black yoga mat in a white bedroom near some plants.
DIY

Easy fitness tips to get you moving while working from home

By Alexandra Frost

Cat sniffing olive tree indoors
DIY

Swap your toxic household plants for these 4 pet-friendly alternatives

By Margo Milanowski

A person holding a watch that looks like its hands are moving very fast.
DIY

How to slow down time because you’re not getting any younger

By Sofia Quaglia

A Black woman wearing a yellow hard hat while inserting an orange foam ear plug into her ear.
DIY

It’s never too early to start protecting your hearing

By Jean Feingold

A small child, a toddler, sleeping.
DIY

For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler

By Hasan Merali