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My orchid has mealybugs, what should I do?

It's not as serious as it looks, mealybugs are pretty easy to control if you act fast. The simplest thing is to wipe each leaf and stem with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol, touching the bugs directly…

Is it still a good idea to give a Kindle as a gift?

Your sister is already giving you the answer: if she says she reads better on an e-reader, that's what she needs. What you maybe didn't consider is that besides giving her the device, you could load …

What's the best app to follow my team's stats?

The thing with a lot of apps is you end up trusting one that updates fast on the first matchday and then fails on the second, so my advice is don't get hung up on sticking with just one: use two in p…

Ultra-pasteurized soy drinks go bad on me in 2 days even though I refrigerate them

I suspect the problem is the cold chain during transport, because something similar happened at my place when I started ordering dairy products through an app - the drink would arrive lukewarm or bar…

How do I soundproof my apartment ceiling from the noise upstairs

The best option is to install a suspended ceiling with insulation material like rock wool or acoustic foam between your current ceiling and the new one. You'll lose some height in the room, but it's …

How to learn to cook from scratch as an adult

The first thing is to start with basic techniques, not complicated recipes: learn how to make a decent sofrito, how to sear meat, how to cook pasta al dente. YouTube has amazing channels where you ca…

How many times a day do I need to feed my pet rats?

The best approach is to leave food available all the time, but in controlled amounts - that way they eat when they're hungry without it going to waste. You can check what's left two or three times a …

Is it worth paying for Glovo or Uber Eats delivery if the food arrives cold? ★ Best

Don't forget about it. The app is your ally here: open a case for "food arrived in bad condition" with a photo if you still have it, and they'll almost always refund you the delivery fee or part of t…

Why does my laptop keep disconnecting from wi-fi every 5 minutes?

First off, did that problem start after some Windows or system update? Because sometimes those things disable the network adapter. What I'd recommend is opening Device Manager, finding your network a…

Is retinol worth using if I have sensitive skin? ★ Best

Retinol will work for you, but the trick with sensitive skin is starting so low you barely notice it: literally one drop mixed into your regular Cetaphil, once or twice a week, so your skin gets used…

How long does the battery in an older Nissan Leaf last?

At 15 years old with 80 km of range, your Leaf is pretty much at the limit and it's probably still losing capacity month after month, so I'd say yeah, start saving up. What you should check first is …

Why does my orchid have yellow, soft leaves? ★ Best

The problem is overwatering combined with the moss that holds too much moisture - those soft, yellow leaves are a symptom of root rot. What you need to do now is take the orchid out of the pot, cut o…

Is it normal that my partner doesn't want to introduce me to his friends after 8 months?

After almost a year, you should already be in that circle, so I'd say there's definitely something off there. The question is whether it's something about you, something about him, or something about…

My boyfriend wants to wait years to get married but I don't

Are you sure the issue is just the timing, or is there something deeper about whether he actually wants to get married or if he's just scared of commitment? Because a lot of times financial deadlines…

Old ski helmet still safe after a hard fall ★ Best

After a hard fall like that, the helmet won't protect you the way it should anymore, even if it looks "fine." That crack you're seeing is the problem: the foam material inside got compressed on impac…

How do I make my avocado tree grow faster?

I've had one planted at my house for years and believe me, patience is key, but it's not like it grows super slow if you give it what it needs. The fertilizer they mentioned is fine, but the most imp…

What exactly is in sunscreen that protects against UV rays? ★ Best

Chemical filters absorb UV radiation and transform it into heat that your skin gets rid of, while physical filters (like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) act as a barrier that reflects the rays withou…

Change of position at the company: do they have to raise my salary?

The reality is that yes, they can (and often do) without being legally obligated, but that doesn't mean you should accept it without pushing back. What the other comments don't mention is that your b…

How do I start investing in stocks with little money?

Before you put in even a single peso, you need to understand the difference between investing in funds (which is what apps like Fintual do) and buying individual stocks, because they're two very diff…

What hotel would you recommend in downtown Madrid with good value for money?

At that price in the center it's tight but doable if you don't mind staying in a small hotel or hostel-type place with a private room. One thing most people don't do: go straight to the chains' websi…