Ethan Young Remember last fall when we kept hearing noises in the attic? We tried everything – loud music, flashing lights, even peppermint oil! Turns out, a family of sneaky rodents had decided our cozy home was the perfect winter getaway. After a few sleepless nights and a growing sense of unease, we knew we had to … Read more
Remember that feeling of finally upgrading to the Sony a6400? I do! I was so excited to capture stunning photos and videos, but then reality hit – the kit lens just wasn’t cutting it. I found myself constantly frustrated, wishing I could achieve that creamy bokeh in my portraits, or capture the sweeping landscapes I … Read more
Remember that backpacking trip last summer? The photos were stunning, the views breathtaking, but my iPhone 8 battery? Not so much. We were miles from civilization, and my phone, my map, my camera, my lifeline, was flashing that dreaded red bar. I learned a hard lesson: exploring the world requires planning, and for a gadget-dependent … Read more
Remember that time you were making pasta and, reaching for your colander, you discovered it was hopelessly warped and half the pasta ended up in the sink? Or perhaps the holes were so big, even the rotini made a daring escape? We’ve all been there! Finding the perfect kitchen tools can feel like a never-ending … Read more
Remember that one time your favorite show was buffering so badly, you almost threw your remote at the TV? Or maybe you were trying to video call your family, only to have the connection drop every few minutes? We’ve all been there, victims of a subpar modem struggling to keep up with our Cox internet … Read more
Remember that trip to Rome you’d always dreamed of? I certainly do! The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Vatican City… breathtaking! But my feet? Not so breathtaking. By day three, I was limping around, regretting my fashion-over-function shoe choices. Every cobblestone felt like a tiny torture device, and I spent more time searching for benches than … Read more
Remember that time you were juggling a million tabs, editing photos, and trying to video call your family all at once, only to have your trusty laptop groan and give up the ghost? We’ve all been there, staring at a spinning wheel of doom, wishing for a machine that could just…keep up. Finding that sweet … Read more
Remember that time you were whipping up a batch of cookies, convinced you could handle it with a fork? Yeah, me too. Let’s just say the dough ended up more “lumpy surprise” than “delightful treat.” And that’s when I realized the true value of a good mixer. But who has the space (or the budget) … Read more
Remember that time you had guests coming over, and you did that frantic last-minute dash around the house? You vacuumed, fluffed the pillows, and then… you remembered the dreaded toilet bowl. Staring back at you was a grime situation that needed more than just a hopeful flush. We’ve all been there, battling stubborn stains and … Read more
Remember that time you were three days deep into the backcountry, the views were breathtaking, and the only sound was the gentle rustling of leaves? Then, your phone died. No more navigation, no more trail photos, and definitely no more sharing those epic moments with friends. We’ve all been there, right? The sheer panic of … Read more
Remember that moment? The sun’s beating down, the pavement’s sizzling, and the only thing standing between you and pure roller hockey glory is that trusty, but let’s be honest, slightly battered pair of skates in your bag. Maybe they’re hand-me-downs, maybe they’ve seen better days, but one thing’s for sure: they’re holding you back from … Read more
Remember that time you woke up with a scratchy throat, your skin drier than the Sahara, and a static shock every time you touched a doorknob? That was me last winter, battling the brutal dryness that turned my spacious living room into a desert zone. After endlessly refilling a tiny humidifier that seemed to evaporate … Read more