I like to joke that I shed like a golden retriever. It's gross but true: Errant long blond hairs are a reality during nearly every cleaning task. Add our duo of furry dogs to the mix, and our floors, ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I consider myself a champion of processed cheese ...

Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, which are substances that help baked goods rise. Baking powder contains baking soda and other ingredients. Baking soda may be necessary in ...