The Travel Mug That Keeps Coffee Hot for Six Actual Hours
I have bought seven travel mugs. Seven. Most of them made it about two hours before my coffee was lukewarm. […]
How to Clean Window Tracks Without Scrubbing for Hours
I ignored my window tracks for two years. When I finally looked at them — really looked — there was […]
I Compared Four Electric Toothbrushes Under Forty Dollars
My dentist told me to get an electric toothbrush. I looked at the Sonicare display at Target — $120 for […]
How to Patch Drywall So No One Can Tell There Was a Hole
I put a chair through the wall. Not on purpose — I was moving furniture, misjudged a turn, and the […]
How to Keep Your Car Battery From Dying in Extreme Cold
It was negative fifteen degrees in Chicago and my car would not start. Not a weak crank. Not a slow […]
How to Save on Air Conditioning Without Suffering in the Heat
My first summer electric bill was $340. I lived in a 900-square-foot apartment. I called the power company thinking there […]
How to Remove Stubborn Wall Anchors Without Damaging the Wall
There were twelve plastic wall anchors in my rented apartment from the previous tenant. Twelve little plastic plugs embedded in […]
I Tested Five Rechargeable Batteries — One Lasted Twice as Long
I was buying a 24-pack of AA batteries every two months for remotes, kids’ toys, wireless mice, and a thermostat […]
The Ice Cube Tray That Makes Perfect Cubes Every Time
I broke three plastic ice cube trays in one year. They crack along the seams, the cubes come out in […]
The Ear Cleaning Method That ENT Doctors Actually Recommend
I used cotton swabs in my ears for thirty years. Every morning after my shower, a quick swab in each […]