The Rice Sock Hack for Drying Out Foggy Camera Lenses
I took my camera from an air-conditioned hotel room out into humid air and the lens fogged up like a […]
Dust Blind Slats in 60 Seconds with a Sock Trick
I used to dust blinds by wiping each slat with a rag, which meant doing one slat, sneezing, doing another, […]
The Collapsible Laundry Basket I Take on Road Trips
I used to come home from every road trip with a garbage bag full of dirty clothes that I’d then […]
How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Summer Picnic
Last summer I set out a beautiful spread and watched a line of ants march up the table leg within […]
Cut Cherry Tomatoes in Half Using Two Lids
Fill a bowl with cherry tomatoes. Set a flat lid on top, hold a second lid against the side, and […]
How to Quiet a Noisy Ceiling Fan Without Taking It Apart
My bedroom fan developed a click that only happened at 2 a.m., when the house was quiet and my brain […]
Freeze Bread and Never Throw Away a Loaf Again
I threw away half a loaf a week for years. I’d buy the good bread, eat four slices, and watch […]
I Compared Three Air Purifiers Using a Candle Test
I have a cat, seasonal allergies, and a partner who burns candles constantly, so the air in our apartment is […]
Fill Nail Holes in Drywall with Toothpaste for a Quick Fix
When I moved out of my last apartment, I had a wall full of picture-frame nail holes and no time […]
The 48-Hour Rule That Stops Impulse Buys Before They Happen
I used to buy things at 11 p.m. that I’d regret by 9 a.m. A weighted blanket. A garlic press […]