Spring Cleaning Schedule That Does Not Overwhelm You
Do not try to clean your entire house in one weekend. I did that two years ago. By Saturday afternoon […]
Install Blackout Curtain Rods That Will Not Fall Down
I woke up at 3 AM to a crash that sounded like someone had thrown a piece of furniture through […]
The Foolproof Way to Cut a Mango
You know that moment when you are holding a mango, a knife in one hand, fruit juice running down your […]
Poach an Egg Without the Fancy Tools
Fill a pot with water. Add a splash of vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Swirl the water […]
Freeze Lemon Juice and Zest for Months of Fresh Flavor
I throw away more lemons than I care to admit. A recipe calls for half a lemon. I use the […]
Why You Should Never Throw Away Pasta Water
I watched my Italian grandmother pour pasta water down the drain exactly once. She was ninety-two and had arthritis, and […]
Remove Any Carpet Stain With Things in Your Pantry
Red wine on beige carpet. Thanksgiving dinner. My cousin knocked over an entire glass about thirty seconds before dessert was […]
Remove a Stripped Screw With Nothing But a Rubber Band
I once spent forty-five minutes trying to remove a single stripped screw from a door hinge. I tried a larger […]
Clean Stuffed Animals Without Ruining Them
My daughter has a stuffed rabbit named BunBun. BunBun has been through two stomach flus, one spilled smoothie, and roughly […]
Cut Your Energy Bill With These Easy Winter Tweaks
My January electric bill was two hundred and sixty dollars. I live in a one-bedroom apartment. I stared at that […]