Fix a Running Toilet Without Calling a Plumber
The first time my toilet started running, I jiggled the handle. It worked. The second time, I jiggled harder. Also […]
Stop Garlic From Sprouting With This Simple Trick
I went through four different storage methods before I figured this out. Garlic keeper crock? The bulbs sprouted anyway. Fridge […]
Keep Cilantro Fresh for 2 Weeks in the Fridge
You know the drill: buy cilantro for taco night. Use four sprigs. Put the rest back in the fridge. Three […]
Make Your Stove Top Look Brand New in 10 Minutes
Last Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law walked into our kitchen, looked at the stove, and said “Oh honey, you should really take […]
Degrease Your Range Hood Without Scrubbing
The previous owners of our house never, and I mean never, cleaned the range hood. When we moved in, the […]
Use Your Fridge Crisper Drawers the Right Way
I used my fridge wrong for about six years. Not the temperature settings — I got those right. The crisper […]
Prevent Freezer Burn Without Expensive Vacuum Sealers
Freezer burn is not dangerous. The food is still safe to eat. But safe and edible are not the same […]
Label Freezer Food So You Actually Know What It Is
You know that moment when you pull a container from the freezer and stare at it for ten seconds trying […]
How to Keep Leafy Greens Crisp for Over a Week
I have thrown away more spinach than I have eaten. That is barely an exaggeration. I would buy a big […]
Entryway Organization That Survives the Daily Chaos
Our entryway used to be a disaster zone. Shoes scattered everywhere. Mail piled on the one tiny table. Jackets draped […]