Tag: Human Interest

The Best Ways to Respond to Unfair Feedback at Work

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Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Early in my career I had an interaction with a boss I now regret. She began by saying, “I want to give you some feedback on your…

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Why You Should Start Your New Fitness Routine Before the New Year

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Photo: 1st footage (Shutterstock) If you’re looking to start or restart a fitness habit in the new year, here is the best tip you’re going to get all month: start…

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Yes, You Really Can Gift Your Little Kid a Cardboard Box

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Photo: Sorapop Udomsri (Shutterstock) Children can be fickle creatures. A toy they wanted more than anything else could lose its appeal in a matter of minutes. But through fads and…

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These Houseplants Don’t Need Pots With Drainage

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Photo: Bozhena Melnyk (Shutterstock) Most houseplants need to be potted in a container with some type of drainage. If water doesn’t have a way of exiting the pot, it will…

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Here’s How to Disagree at Thanksgiving Dinner

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Photo: NDAB Creativity (Shutterstock) Even the most like-minded families don’t agree on everything, and holiday dinners are often the setting of heated discussions on controversial topics. Of course, we don’t…

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Toxic Christmas Tree Water, and Other Holiday Pet Dangers You Never Knew About

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Photo: Crazy nook (Shutterstock) Whether you’re hosting a huge Thanksgiving dinner or plan to spend New Years Eve cuddled up inside this year, your home is likely to be the…

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The Most Common Toilet Repairs (and How to Do Them Yourself)

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Photo: Oasishifi (Shutterstock) A running toilet can cost you on your water bill, and a low pressure flush can cause clogs and other issues. Keeping your commode in good working…

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You Can Fix Your Dog’s Begging Before Thanksgiving Arrives

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Photo: Irina Senkova (Shutterstock) Most people with dogs understand that feeding their pup some people food off their plate—whether from their spot on the couch or the dinner table—isn’t a…

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Pick a Ceiling Fan Based on a Room’s Square Footage

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Photo: Serkanyalcinkaya (Shutterstock) With energy costs continuing to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we’ve written about in the past,…

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