Travel Media Content Rax Suen is a travel writer and host of the Chat with Nomads podcast. He’s seen globetrotters do a lot of things to keep the income flowing while traveling the world, but he recommends reaching out to a reputable travel media company and asking to go on press trips. “Working with established names reduces the chances of getting scammed, and there is a better chance that they have had ample experience organizing these collaborations/partnerships,” says Suen....

According to Amanda Elaine Killen, a professional hairstylist and Amika lead pro educator, hair tends to grow about a centimeter per month or 6 inches per year. Some people have hair that grows slightly slower or faster. That said, learning how to grow out your pixie cut is all about learning to embrace the change and work with your length in all its different phases. To learn how to do just that, we spoke with hairstylists to learn some of their best tips and tricks for growing out a pixie cut without having to succumb to awkward haircuts....

First, always check the care label for directions. If your garment features the hand wash symbol, which portrays a hand in a tub of water, follow our instructions below for cleaning clothes by hand. If the label says “dry-clean only,” avoid washing it at home. If the label simply says “dry-clean,” you might want to try hand-washing the item. Before you hand-wash the garment, check a small inconspicuous area first to make sure the fabric is colorfast....

Take it from Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City: “Overly blowing your nose can result in irritant contact dermatitis due to vigorous rubbing, contact with mucus, and friction from tissue use, which disrupts the skin barrier.” This erosion of the skin barrier can leave the entire nose area red, flaky, and sensitive to the touch. Of course, with it being flu season and significantly colder outside in most places, runny noses are incredibly common, so it can be hard for people to avoid using tissues for sanitary reasons....

Hosting Thanksgiving Outside The weather may be a factor in whether your Thanksgiving plans are successful. But unless the day is downright terrible, you might still be able to gather for a short time to enjoy a little turkey and stuffing with friends and family. (And if the weather is horrible, consider penciling in a rain date a day or two later so you can still enjoy your time together.)...

“Good posture is when all of the structures, joints, muscles, and connective tissues allow for optimal range of motion with no restriction of movement,” explains Pete McCall, NASM-CPT, PES, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Voltaren spokesperson. What is correct posture when at rest (sitting or standing) supposed to look like? It involves stacking everything up nicely: “Ideal posture is [having your] spine straight, neck straight (not leaning forward), shoulders level over your hips, a relatively level pelvis, and neutral knees (not collapsing in or splayed out),” McCall says....

How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing Disconnect outside water hoses. “If left connected, water in the hoses will freeze and expand, causing outside faucets and connecting pipes inside your home to freeze and break,” warned the experts at Roto-Rooter. Disconnect all outdoor hoses, and use a faucet cover ($5, HomeDepot.com) to keep outside faucets from freezing. Let the water run overnight. It sounds wasteful, but leaving a gentle trickle of hot and cold water running from a sink or bathtub faucet can prevent pipes from bursting on the coldest nights....

Before Getting Started To check your home for mold and mildew, start with areas where there could be high humidity or water damage, such as a damp basement or crawl space. Mildew and mold can grow on a wide range of household surfaces, including wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, and insulation. These growths can develop on a damp surface within 24 and 48 hours and produce spores that travel through the air....

The main difference between stovetop and baked versions is that baked versions set up more firmly and densely. Stovetop versions are looser and creamier in texture. Baked versions also develop an appealing (and irresistible) toasted-cheese crust on top. Since each of these types are popular, we’re going to show you how to make macaroni and cheese on the stovetop and in the oven. How to Make Macaroni and Cheese in the Oven It would be nice if you could just mix cooked macaroni with shredded cheese and bake it....

The same should be true when it comes to measuring our ring sizes before ordering from the best jewelry stores or hinting to a partner about gorgeous engagement rings you’ve had your eye on. The Proper Fit According to New York City’s Catbird, a popular fine jewelry store in Brooklyn, “Your ring should fit your finger comfortably—snug enough so that it will not fall off, but loose enough to slide over your knuckle with some resistance....

Organize Your Entryway There’s a reason the entryway of your home is often referred to as a “drop zone”—and unfortunately, it’s because your kids likely drop everything right on the spot when they walk in the door. But you can easily transform the space (and hide the clutter) with a few key organizational tools. Edit mercilessly. There are probably plenty of items in the entryway that you don’t use regularly right now....

In the end, it comes down to making emotional and financial decisions. Whether you think you know or you need help deciding, these retirement planning and lifestyle experts have a few tips on how to arrive at your decision for where to retire, while factoring everything from the cost of living to local nightlife. And that’s a good starting point, says Dave Hughes, retiree and author of three books on engineering your best retirement lifestyle....

These small trees and large shrubs thrive through all four seasons. Serviceberries show off their blossoms—which are usually white, but may also be pink or yellow—just before their blue-green foliage emerges in early spring, offering some of the first sources of nectar for pollinators. The five-petaled flowers closely resemble apple blossoms, but with skinnier petals. They may appear from March to May and don’t usually last long—only about a week....

“The sea and UV light will especially dry out the skin,” says Sharyn Laughlin, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of The Sunscreen Company. “UVA wavelengths from sunlight damage the skin by degrading important proteins and fibers like collagen and elastin. It can also suppress your natural immune response so that your body is not as able to repair this damage. This is what leads to photo-aging over time.” But this doesn’t mean you have to skip the beach altogether....

How to Propagate Houseplants From Stem Cuttings To propagate new plants from most fast-growing, multi-stemmed houseplants such as Swedish ivy, coleus, or scented geraniums, try taking stem cuttings and rooting them. Step 1: First, cut 4 to 6 inches from the tip of the main stem or side branch, snipping just below a node (where leaf and stem meet). Remove the lower leaves and any flowers so that just a few leaves are left at the top of the stem....

“When it comes to storing oil, there is no one size fits all. The one thing you should never do is store your oils above the stove where they are exposed to heat inside their containers on a regular basis,” explains celebrity chef and founder of Chefs Life Oils, Brian Malarkey. “Extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oils, peanut oils, and coconut oils should be stored in a cool, dark place that’s also dry—preferably a pantry away from appliances and sunlight because exposure to heat breaks down the oils, and, in turn, can make them rancid....

There’s so much to manage, and the process can be full of unknowns. While there’s no way to avoid every bump in the remodeling road, having the right guidance can improve the trip. We asked top design and construction pros to share their best insights into every stage of the process. Phase 1: Before You Begin You’ve heard the old saying “Measure twice, cut once”? Turns out it’s good advice for the renovation process: The more time you spend planning, the more smoothly the project is likely to run....

While it’s easy to point the finger at gel polish, Tracylee explains nail damage occurs because of improper removal—not the product itself. “Never buff, file, push, pick, or peel off gel polish,” warns Tracylee. “Doing so will remove the delicate keratin layers of your nails and weaken them. And unlike our skin, nails don’t regenerate the same way, so once a nail is damaged, it needs to grow out with all of the layers intact, which can take up to three or four months....

Selecting a Turkey Roasting Pan You may not use a roasting pan every day, but it’s a valuable piece of kitchen equipment to have on hand for your holiday turkey roast recipe. The proper pan ensures that your turkey cooks up moist and golden brown. The pan should just hold the turkey with no part of the bird extending beyond the pan, or the meat juices will drip into the oven....

Luckily, we have the inside scoop on shopping for vintage clothing from expert Jillian Clark, a costume designer in Los Angeles, and the owner of Roboro, which makes new garments out of discarded or underutilized fabric. “I found my way to fashion and design through an undergraduate general education course [on the history of fashion],” Clark says of her unexpected path into fashion. “I was expecting a fun and easy required course, but what I got was a new excitement and appreciation for clothing....