Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us atminordilemmas@defector.com.
This week, Ray answers a question about best practices in being a grandparent.
_Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind?__Email the Funbag_ _. You can also read Drew over at_ SFGATE_, and_ buy Drew’s books_while_ you’re at it_. Today, we're talking 60 Minutes, LLMs, sandwiches, great history class movies, and more._
Your letters:
Kevin:
Nick Sadler and his wife had different ideas of what a chill Saturday looked like. He considered the weekend a blank slate — no set plans, the family’s moment to reset and chill. She was under the impression that time was up for grabs and put a short hangout on their calendar, which Sadler saw […]
The best used camper vans will provide a budget-friendly way of entering the world of touring - here, we're sharing our top picks.
Editor’s note, June 7, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below originally published on November 3, 2024. This unconventional advice column offers you a unique framework for thinking through moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that […]
The internet is full of ambitious people, particularly when it comes to home improvement. You will find people installing an entire kitchen themselves, buying and renovating an abandoned house, or even digging a series of tunnels under their home. And even renters are getting in on the DIY game. Take Imani Keal: The Washington, DC-based […]
Yes, Fortnite is on the list
Caitlin Squier-Roper, 45, recently discovered an intriguing club on Instagram: Philly Cooks a Book, a monthly meetup where locals prepare and share an assigned recipe from a specified cookbook. She could’ve enrolled through the group’s social media and shown up to a meeting, dish in hand, not knowing a single soul. So she held off […]
Nick lives in Brooklyn, and wants an affordable longroof for weekend trips. With a budget of around $8,000 what car should he buy?
Welcome back to Make It Nice, Defector’s best interior design advice column. Today we have a bathroom color dilemma, a backyard makeover, and someone wondering if they’re DIYing too close to the sun.
GB asks:
I own an older townhouse type of condo in the southeast. So, heat and humidity are a foundational concern for the topic I'm going to get into. I've lived here about 3 years, and the room…
The hosts recommend art works about entering a new phase of life, what to read while serving in the military, and the best songs for lulling a baby to sleep.
If you find yourself stuck between flat or convex towing mirrors, we're here to help, as we talk you through the differences between the two.
Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us atminordilemmas@defector.com.
This week, Dave answers a question about how to know when to let your kid quit an activity.
A little localised rot had left the caravan floor soft in the rear corners, so Nigel Donnelly works out how to repair it.
There are various types of water pump and don’t always operate the same way. They can be located in tricky to reach places, too, says Diamond Dave.
_Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind?__Email the Funbag_ _. You can also read Drew over at_ SFGATE_, and_ buy Drew’s books_while_ you’re at it_. Today, we're talking gambling, World Cup loyalties, griddles, window seat etiquette, and more._
Your letters:
Capn Po:
While I think most brands do a great job of outlining everything you need to know, I think some could do better.
Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner Lottie Gross has her say on the cost of caravanning.
After realising his caravan has a soggy floor, Nigel Donnelly looks at what can be done to stop water from reaching it.
If you're wondering "Are towing mirrors a legal requirement?", David Motton is here to help, as he explains what you need to know.
Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.
"There’s a lot of titles, and remakes, and spinoffs, and gold and royal editions…"
Ricky and Royce Marnell, 28-year-old fraternal twins from Orlando, Florida, have seldom done anything apart. Together, they competed on the wrestling team throughout their childhood and adolescence. On weekends, they’d venture to the nearby park to play football. When boredom struck, they’d head to the garage for a friendly game of ping pong. When it […]
A semi-retired IT guy from Oregon has a 14-year-old VW Touareg and it's time for an upgrade. He wants another SUV with a budget of up to $50,000.
Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us atminordilemmas@defector.com.
This week, Giri answers a question about how to talk with other parents about having an easier-than-expected experience raising a baby.
If you’ve ever taken a yoga class or gotten a massage, you may have heard that stress is stored in specific parts of the body: Emotion in the hips. Strain in the shoulders. Anxiety in the gut. And, it seems lately, particularly online, trauma in the jaw. On social media, videos abound of young women […]
John Sootheran talks us through the jobs that can be carried out to help you reduce stress and avoid costly surprises.
A filter which protects your TV from interference makes sense – Nigel Hutson explains how he went about fitting a 5G-4G LTE.
_Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind?__Email the Funbag_ _. You can also read Drew over at_ SFGATE_, and_ buy Drew’s books_while_ you’re at it_. Today, we're talking belts, the Thunder, remembering some book characters, and more._
Your letters:
Dave:
A filter which protects your TV from interference makes sense – Nigel Hutson explains how he went about fitting a 5G-4G LTE.