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How to Make 4 Common Furniture Repairs

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Joshua Klein. Earlier this week, I explained why every man should know how to repair his own furniture, and offered some tips for mitigating the need for such mending. In this concluding installment, I’ll go into the how of furniture repair: the...

How to Avoid Miscommunications & Email Like a Real Human Being

You can add all the smiley faces you want: what really leads to miscommunications is a lack of empathy.

The “Brute Force” School of Design: Prototyping over Presentations

Joe Stewart of Work and Co. on his company's unique design process that fueled the redesign of Virgin America (all in less than 10 months).

4 Must-Have Apps for Roommates

Maybe you love your roommate, or maybe you merely occupy the same space. No matter the relationship you might share, chances are that things have gotten dicey at least once or twice when it comes to money, sharing chores, and overall organization. Even the best of friends can disagree over who...

Peter Diamandis on Disrupting the Education System, The Evolution of Healthcare, and Building a Billion-Dollar Business

“I think of problems as goldmines.” – Peter Diamandis Dr. Peter Diamandis (@PeterDiamandis) has been named one of “The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” by Fortune magazine. His accomplishments are far too many to list, but here are a few: Peter is Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE...

I Suck at Habits: How Do I Get Better?

By Leo Babauta I’ve had numerous readers tell me that they Suck at Habits. And I totally get that, because in 2005, that’s exactly where I was. I sucked at habits. The good news is that I found a smarter way. I learned to understand that habits are a set of patterns that I just […]

Six Proven Secrets To Turn An Angry Customer To A Most Loyal One

  I saw a sign in front of a business centre one day that read, “Dissatisfied with our service? Please let us know. Satisfied with our service? Kindly tell others”. That got me thinking. Different customers have different ways of reacting when they are unsatisfied with your...

9 DIY Beauty Masks Made From Food

Did you know that making DIY face masks at home will save you money, time, perfect your skin, and give you that spa experience at home? If you just don't feel like splurging on a facial, these masks can give you instant, noticeable results, without ever having to step foot outside of your home....

20 Cheap Fun Things to Do With Kids This Weekend

School's out for summer for a few more weeks, which means the kids are about to tear your house apart in three… two… one. Unless, of course, you help them channel that boundless energy elsewhere with these cheap or free things to do with kids this weekend.
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