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23 Surprising Laundry Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

So you won't have to go buy more socks the next time you run out of clean ones.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Urban gardening ideas: How to grow plants without a garden

You don’t need a garden to grow plants. Use walls, balconies and windowsills to grow a lush container garden in any urban environment.

Pubs we love: Laundromat bars

These beer-lovers’ laundromats give suds a double meaning.

Laundry & Literacy: clean your clothes & take home a book & it’s FREE

Sick? You Can FaceTime an MD and Get a Prescription from Home With New Service

A Guide For Men Who Refuse To Settle

Marketing Podcast with Tripp Lanier In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tripp Lanier. Tripp is a professional coach, author of

Why Laundromats Are the Hot New Place to Hang Out in Hong Kong

Apartments are getting smaller as the prices for them rise. That means no space for washers and dryers. And now there is a proliferation of laundromats.

What Does a Park Ranger Do?

They get to work outside, lead tours, and host nature talks, but park rangers are faced with more than just fun and games. Find out what else park rangers do on the job.

This Secret Trick Will Save You From Getting Lost In Central Park Forever

At 843 acres, New York City’s Central Park is one of the largest inner-city parks in the world. It’s so big, it’s not uncommon for people to get turned around and confused as they walk through it. Fortunately, there’s a hidden navigation method.

How to Pack for a Water Park

When you’re planning for a trip to the water park, the most important thing to do is familiarize yourself with its regulations before you start packing...

How Not To Be A Jerry In The National Parks This Summer

The dos and don'ts of visiting our national parks.

Want to lose weight? Head to a theme park

Trekking around theme parks can burn as many calories as a 10k run

What Makes a High Quality Park?

A new report can help park developers and managers assess quality, park by park and systemwide, to make investments and address disparities in access to high quality parks.

How Big is Central Park, Actually?

Central Park is big. Anyone who has ever thought to himself, “Hey, I can walk from Midtown to the Met” has learned this the hard way (yours truly is speaking from personal experience). To put... Continue reading

How We Figured Out Gramercy Park Is A Bargain

More than 100 years ago, the Trustees of Gramercy Park defeated an attempt by the City to tax the gated, 2-acre lot by showing that their properties were worth 30% more. But is that still true?