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ADULTING HACKS


SA health officials recommend face covering to limit spread of COVID-19; Here’s how to make a homemade mask

SAN ANTONIO – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now officially recommended that everyone but infants should wear a cloth mask or face covering in certain public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced Monday that Metro Health officials recommend anyone over five years old wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth in public. The CDC has a section on its website dedicated to making a homemade face mask or a cloth covering. - Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing the face covering and wash your hands immediately after its removed. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, the CDC says.

Netflix tips and tricks everyone should know

The streaming service added a way to stop autoplaying videos and trailers when you are browsing the home screen. (Netflix download option.) -- The last Netflix hack: You can play Netflix Roulette if you do not know what to watch. (Netflix Roulette.) (KSAT)Search Netflix Roulette online and plug in the information you want.

Adulting Hacks: Proper Tipping Etiquette

SAN ANTONIO – Whether it's changing your car's oil or trying to figure out whether you should rent or buy a house, we all need life advice sometimes. That’s why we created our Adulting Hacks series. Tonight, we're talking about tipping. RJ Marquez breaks down proper etiquette for different situations. Adulting Hacks: Picking Good Meat

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Adulting Hacks: Recycling Tips

SAN ANTONIO – Recycling is a small thing all of us can do to help reduce waste. But do you know how to properly recycle? We recently spoke with a representative from the company that offers recycling services in San Antonio, Kerrville AND New Braunfels. Digital journalist Fares Sabawi breaks down what belongs in your recycling bin and what doesn’t.

Adulting Hacks: Recycling Tips

Adulting Hacks: Recycling TipsPublished: November 18, 2019, 9:56 pmRecycling is a small thing all of us can do to help reduce waste. But do you know how to properly recycle?

CPS Energy offers tips to save energy during cold front

It's a good time to start thinking about energy-saving practices ahead of the weather change. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Six easy steps to sew a button back on; other tailoring tips you need to know

Have you ever left a shirt hanging in a closet for months because you didn't know how to sew a button back onto it? That's why KSAT News at 9 ontacted the fashion program at the University of the Incarnate Word to get some advice. Here's a look at some sewing and alteration hacks they gave us:The easiest way to sew on a button1. A shank is a device that provides a small amount of space in between a garment and a button. Place the button on top of the toothpick and place the fabric underneath it.

Six easy steps to sew a button back on; other tailoring tips you need to know

Have you ever left a shirt hanging in a closet for months because you didn't know how to sew a button back onto it? That's why KSAT News at 9 ontacted the fashion program at the University of the Incarnate Word to get some advice. Here's a look at some sewing and alteration hacks they gave us:The easiest way to sew on a button1. A shank is a device that provides a small amount of space in between a garment and a button. Place the button on top of the toothpick and place the fabric underneath it.

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Paper Maps: The reason this traditional tool is still important

SAN ANTONIO – Editor's Note: Adulting Hacks is a series featured exclusively on KSAT News at 9. When is the last time you thought about a paper map? Digital GPS devices have made getting from one place to the next as easy as typing an address into your phone. "They might know the county they live in, but don't necessarily know where it is on the map." Debbage says it is equally important to think about what is being excluded as it is to think about what is being included.

Paper Maps: The reason this traditional tool is still important

SAN ANTONIO - Editor's Note: Adulting Hacks is a series featured exclusively on KSAT News at 9. When is the last time you thought about a paper map? Digital GPS devices have made getting from one place to the next as easy as typing an address into your phone. "They might know the county they live in, but don't necessarily know where it is on the map." Debbage says it is equally important to think about what is being excluded as it is to think about what is being included.

Adulting Hacks: The cost of entertainment

SAN ANTONIO - This week's Adulting Hacks is all about making an informed decision when choosing your entertainment options. An expert has some tips to help you decide between cable and streaming. CHECK OUT OTHER ADULTING HACKSFor more Adulting Hacks and other series exclusive to the News at 9, click here. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: The cost of entertainment

This week's Adulting Hacks is all about making an informed decision when choosing your television or entertainment options. An expert has some tips to help viewers decide between cable and streaming. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Job seekers reveal what they try to hide from employers on social media

SAN ANTONIO - Many professionals who are seeking a job have admitted that they try to hide things on social media. You can learn quite a bit about people from their social media presence online. According to a study from JDP, a job screening and background check firm, job seekers are trying to hide photos, videos, statuses, comments, follows, and likes. Money: It's Personal' Budgeting to live on your ownSeventy percent of job seekers admitted to trying to keep their personal life private from potential employers. What This News Anchor Said to Viewer Who Didn't Like Her PantsJPD said that on July 11-12, 2019, it surveyed 2,007 U.S. residents about their social media habits and how job hunting impacts them.

Whiskey 101: Everything to know about choosing, enjoying good whiskey

This week's Adulting Hacks is all about choosing and enjoying a good whiskey. We stopped by Maverick Whiskey to find out some tips for beginners and some other things you may not know about the popular spirit! Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: How to sample whiskey

This week's Adulting Hacks is all about finding the right whiskey for your taste and ways to get it tasting its best.

Adulting Hacks: How to sample whiskey

This week's Adulting Hacks is all about finding the right whiskey for your taste and ways to get it tasting its best. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: Tips to negotiate cable, internet contracts with service reps

This week's Adulting Hacks segment is all about what you should and shouldn't do when negotiating a service contract with a customer service associate. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

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Adulting Hacks: Negotiating service contracts

This week's Adulting Hacks segment is all about what you should and shouldn't do when negotiating a service contract with a customer service associate. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: Tips for bundling internet, cable and lowering rates

SAN ANTONIO - When it comes to bundling internet and cable, how can you get the best bang for you buck? This week's Adulting Hacks brings you some tips on how to lower your cable and internet rates. CHECK OUT OTHER ADULTING HACKSFor more Adulting Hacks and other series exclusive to the News at 9, click here. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: Tips for building resume, other job resources at SA Central Library

SAN ANTONIO – KSATs RJ Marquez stops by the Jobs and Small Business Center at the San Antonio Public Central Library to see what resources and tips are available for anyone looking for a job. We also check out some tips to build a resume and what other things to know when seeking a career.

Adulting Hacks: Resources, tips for job seekers at Central Library

Adulting Hacks: Resources, tips for job seekers at Central LibraryPublished: January 9, 2020, 9:56 amR.J. Marquez stops by the Jobs and Small Business Center at the Central Library to see what resources and tips are available for anyone looking for a job.

Adulting Hacks: How much should I tip hair stylists, wedding planners, movers

How much should you tip? We answered that age-old question on this week's Adulting Hacks on KSAT News at Nine. Here's a guide to some tipping do's and don'ts for hair stylists, nail technicians, weddings and movers. How much should I tip? Check out more tipping best practices by clicking here

How much should I tip? Check out best tipping practices on KSAT News at 9

How much should you tip? We answered that age-old question on this week's Adulting Hacks on KSAT News at Nine. Here's a guide to some tipping do's and don'ts.

Adulting Hacks: When should I tip?

How much should you tip? We answered that age-old question on this week's Adulting Hacks on KSAT News at Nine. Here's a guide to some tipping do's and don'ts. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

How to put together an emergency prep kit for severe weather, natural disasters

This weeks Adulting Hacks segment is all about emergency preparedness in the event of severe weather or a natural disaster. We spoke to Leon Valley Fire Chief Michael Naughton about some supplies and items you should have in your home in case of emergency. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

How to put together an emergency prep kit for severe weather, natural disasters

This weeks Adulting Hacks segment is all about emergency preparedness in the event of severe weather or a natural disaster.

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Adulting Hacks: How to pick the right mulch

SAN ANTONIO - This week's Adulting Hacks is all about how to pick the right mulch for your yard. Gary Poole with the San Antonio Botanical Gardens breaks down the different types of mulch and how they help your soil retain moisture. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: How to pick the right mulch

This week's Adulting Hacks is how to pick the right mulch for your yard. Gary Poole with the San Antonio Botanical Gardens breaks down the different types of mulch and how they help your soil retain... Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: Picking the right wine

SAN ANTONIO - Picking the right wine to pair with a meal or occasion can sometimes be a daunting task. This week, Adulting Hacks brings you some tips to help you match wine with dinner. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Adulting Hacks: Picking the right wine

Picking the right wine to pair with a meal or occasion can sometimes be a daunting task. This week, Adulting Hacks brings you some tips to help you match wine with dinner.

Tips to stay safe when barbecuing or using grill this summer

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

How to keep your lawn safe this summer, what plants and grass are best for SA climate

It's summertime, which means you'll want to have your lawn in tip-top shape. This week's Adulting Hacks is all about summer lawn maintenance. We spoke with Gary Poole from the San Antonio Botanical Gardens for some of the best tips to keep your landscape safe.

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