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How to extend the life of your clothes

Here are some tips on preserving your clothes! Ways to make the wash easier on the clothes, and increase the number of wears one can get between washes. [3 minutes]

Declutter your home with the Outbox Method

Here are some easy ways to reduce the clutter at home by means of an "Outbox". It's a box for things that you think you might not need, that you then periodically empty. [4 minutes]

The Blue Zones book summary: lessons for living longer

My review and summary of the The Blue Zones: Lessons for living longer from the people who've lived the longest. The best advice is having strong relationships and purpose in life. [5 minutes]

A summary of Time Management for System Administrators

My summary of the book Time Management for System Administrators . Good advice for people who otherwise get interrupted a lot to make time for project work. Works for SRE and DevOps too. [5 minutes]

How to remove smoke smell from waterproof garments

This is how I got my waterproof jacket to smell fresh without losing the waterproofing, after it was infused with campfire smoke on the Cape Point overnight trail. [2 minutes]