July 4th Party Hacks for the Perfect Backyard BBQ
I hosted a July 4th party three years ago that was a minor disaster. The burgers ran out. The ice […]
Get Rid of Ants Naturally Without Toxic Sprays
Every June the ants find their way into our kitchen. A thin black line marching from the window sill to […]
Replace Wired Smoke Detectors the Right Way
Smoke detectors expire. Most people do not know this. The sensor inside degrades after about ten years. If your smoke […]
Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
Our plunger vanished. I do not know where it went. Maybe it got thrown out during a bathroom cleaning binge. […]
Replace an Electrical Outlet and Make It USB Charging
You know that power strip with six USB chargers plugged into it that sits on your kitchen counter? The one […]
Troubleshoot a Dead Outlet Before Calling for Help
An outlet in our living room stopped working. I assumed the worst — bad wiring, maybe even a problem in […]
Breathing Exercises That Stop Anxiety in Minutes
I used to roll my eyes at breathing exercises. “Just breathe” sounded like something you tell a toddler, not a […]
How to Power Nap Without Waking Up Groggy
Twenty minutes. That is the number. Set a timer for twenty minutes and you will wake up refreshed. Set it […]
Are You Washing Your Hands Long Enough? Most People Aren’t
Go ahead — count to twenty while you read this paragraph. One Mississippi, two Mississippi… done? That is how long […]
Parental Controls That Do Not Make You Feel Like Big Brother
My kid is nine. She got a tablet last year for schoolwork and the occasional game. I did not want […]