The woods are lovely, dark and deep...
I was tired of using fairly lacklustre mortgage calculators online, or having to dig out a spreadsheet every time I wanted to sanity-check a number, so I thought I’d make my own web version with the help of ChatGPT. Quite often I don’t just want one result, I want to see what happens if the inputs move around slightly, so I added sliders that let you tweak the values and see the result recalculate instantly.
We’ve all experienced the frustration of searching for an electronic device only to discover that its charger is nowhere to be found. To avoid this common dilemma, consider storing each electronic item in a designated container, complete with its manual, accessories, and charger. Opt for a transparent box, which allows you to easily see what’s inside without having to rummage through multiple containers. If organizing items in this manner seems like too much effort for something you rarely use, it might be time to question why you’re holding onto it in the first place.
In the process of clearing out old electronics and other household items, I’ve had to some realiations about the costs of holding on to non-essential things. Take, for instance, a set of Panasonic cordless phones I bought back in 2012 when my wife and I moved into our first flat. Although they saw occasional use, the necessity for a landline has long since faded. Despite having no emotional attachment to these phones, I kept them “just in case.