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Proving practically anything can be upcycled and repurposed, books can be transformed into furniture, gifts, decor and useful household items. How many would imagine a stack of old books serving a second life as a nightstand or a lamp? Of course, damaging or disassembling books might seem blasphemous to many book lovers, but the truth is books can become damaged and many aren’t constructed to last into the next century. While many old books can be donated to schools, libraries and hospitals, but this isn’t always an option. To others, books are just objects that can be upcycled like any...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. The days until February 14 are disappearing fast, which means if you haven’t gotten a Valentine’s Day gift for your wife yet, you’re getting dangerously close to blowing it. Unless you’ve mutually agreed to a no-gifts Valentine’s Day, you better pick out something soon. (And even if you have agreed not to give each other gifts this year, we still recommend buying something, just in case.) No one wants to be running to the drug store at the very...

In this episode of “Cocktail College,” Tim McKirdy sits down with Joaquín Simó of New York City’s Pouring Ribbons. They explore the extensive history of the Sidecar, a classic cocktail made with Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. As with all classic drinks, the Sidecar’s origin story is slightly murky. Simó shares the various iterations of the tale, and explains how to select ingredients that make for a perfect Sidecar. Tune in as McKirdy and Simó taste a selection of Cognacs well suited for the cocktail. LISTEN ONLINE Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Joaquín Simó’s Classic Sidecar Recipe...

Love bombing is manipulation. It occurs when a person overwhelms you with sweet words and actions to get something in return. Usually, this technique involves over-the-top gestures, such as buying expensive plane tickets for a vacation, and not taking no for an answer. All of this can seem harmless, but the point is to get you into thinking you owe them something. To figure out how to spot it, Reddit user -ethereality- made a post on the platform's r/AskWomen page, saying: "How did you know you were being love bombed?" Luckily, the ladies responded. As of this publication, the post...