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By Jean Levasseur May 19, 2022

4 ways to save money on lumber

Sick over high wood prices? These tips can help.

A lot of logs, rough-sawn wood, and assorted planks stacked up in a barn of some kind.

By David Nield May 19, 2022

Let your smart home take care of itself while you’re on vacation

Enjoy your trip knowing your home will be safe while you're gone.

Amazon echo on desk

By David Nield May 18, 2022

How to hide your house on every map app

Stop people from peering at your place.

A row of houses on a street, with two in the middle blurred out.

By John Kennedy May 18, 2022

You can, and should, order more free COVID tests from the US government

Every US household can now request eight rapid antigen tests.

A US postal worker delivering packages to a tan residential building, with a USPS truck parked on the street in the foreground.

By David Nield May 17, 2022

19 Amazon tips to save you time and money

Shop smarter.

An Amazon delivery man putting an Amazon package on a porch in front of a door during the daytime.

By Alexandra Frost May 16, 2022

How to tell if your makeup, shampoo, or sunscreen has gone bad

Some old cosmetics are surprisingly risky, while others you can hang onto for years.

Various types of makeup on a white surface, with some leaves nearby.

By David Nield May 16, 2022

Keep your video calls private, whether you’re working or not

Online safety practices apply to Zoom meetings and Skype calls, too.

A person working on a laptop on a wooden table while taking a video call on their phone.

By Sandra Gutierrez G. May 15, 2022

Anyone can be a streamer. Here’s how to start.

Fame may be just a click away.

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By David Nield May 14, 2022

How to share photos without blasting them all over the internet

Show off cute baby pics without losing your privacy.

A woman standing by the ocean, using her phone to take a photo of the sunset over the water.

By David Nield May 13, 2022

How to get your digital assistant to stop yelling at you in public

Snitches get stitches.

An iPhone on a wooden table showing Siri on its screen.