Three Early Signs Your Home Has a Rodent Problem

By the time you actuallyseea mouse, however, theyve probablyalready been in your housefor a while. A musky odor in enclosed areas may signal the presence of rodents or their nests, he explains. The odor stems from the accumulating urine and droppings in closed-off, hidden areas of your home. Trust your ears, too. The first thing homeowners tend to notice is noise associated with movement or gnawing, he says. Rats, mice, and squirrels have tiny claws that scrape against wood as they move....

January 10, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Laura Mclaughlin

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 10, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - What you might say to someone whos overreacting. Blue category - Dont forget to garnish with a maraschino cherry before serving....

January 10, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Connie Long

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 10, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

January 10, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Sarah Gonzalez

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 10, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 10, 2025 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

January 10, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Cassie Owens

Your 'Max Heart Rate' Is Probably Wrong

Your “heart rate zones” might be completely wrong. And that maximum heart rate calculation? Its incorrect for huge swaths of the population. What does it mean to know your maximum heart rate? Your maximum heart rate is, by definition, the fastest your heart can possibly beat. You have simply found out that 180 isnt your max at all. Your actual max must beat least190. The only way to truly know your max heart rate is to test it with intense exercise....

January 10, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Joseph Best

How to Descale a Keurig (or Other Pod Coffee Makers)

Here’s what to do either way. I could have avoided that pretty easily with a little extra effort. First of all, consider using fresh water for every brew. Each morning, put just enough water in the reservoir to meet your coffee needs. To keep your machine clean on the outside, wipe it down regularly. Wiping it down after every use is best, but venture to do it at least once every week....

January 9, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Stephanie Ibarra

How to Take Care of Your Knives Like an Adult

Youve finally invested ina few high quality knives. You wont regret it. (Unlike the set of knives in the molded plastic box that cut like spoons after six months.) But like any important tool, youll get more life out of those knives with periodic maintenance. There are two things you should do to take care of your knives: honing and sharpening. What is honing? Honing your knife should be part of your casual, frequent knife care....

January 9, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Christopher Kline

Nine of My Favorite Products for Cleaning the Kitchen

Here’s what I swear by when I clean my kitchen. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been obsessed with myMr. Clean Magic Eraser Ultra Foamysince I upgraded to this heavier-duty melamine sponge a few months ago. With its built-in suds pod, though, the Ultra Foamy, is a true beast among beasts. Every time I use one, I’m reminded how impressive it is. Kitchen messes stand absolutely no chance. What makes these great are the little pods of foaming cleaner that are inserted in the sponge....

January 9, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Patrick Vaughn

The Best Products We Saw at CES 2025

CES 2025 presented us withbig innovations,outrageous concepts, andimpressive solutionsto everyday problems. The laptop ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip, which makes it a Copilot+ PC. The remote is improved, while the TV keeps the gallery design that makes it look nearly bezel-less. Thanks to a new mechanical arm, the bot can pick up and put away socks off the floor. Plus, it’s no prototype: The Saros Z70 will be available to consumers in April....

January 9, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Nicholas Johns

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 9, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - You teach these to Fido. Blue category - You might loop in someone from these teams at your job....

January 9, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Dennis Gonzalez

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 9, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Hint for the theme words in todays Strands puzzle Specific varieties of this fish. BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle....

January 9, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Mrs. Jessica White MD

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 9, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 9, 2025 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

January 9, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Jeffrey Flores

What Counts as Cardio (and What Doesn't)

Cardio is good for us. Weneed bothcardioandstrength training for basic health, as well as our athletic goals. But what actually counts as cardio? Can you count walking? Anything so long as youre in the right zone? Let me break it down. What is the definition of cardio? Cardio is anicknamefor a certain rough category of exercise, and it doesn’t have a precise definition. Brisk walking, running, bicycling, jumping rope, and swimming are all examples....

January 9, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Rita Cook