Cook Meat Directly From Frozen — Skip the Thaw
I only cook for two. Which means half the time I forget to take the chicken out of the freezer […]
Replace a Light Switch Safely in 10 Minutes
The light switch in my hallway made a crackling sound for three months. Every time I flipped it, I flinched […]
Start a Vegetable Garden Even If You Have a Black Thumb
I killed a cactus. A cactus. The plant that survives in deserts with zero attention died in my apartment. So […]
Water Filter Pitchers vs Faucet Filters — Which Is Better
My tap water tastes like a swimming pool. The chlorine is that strong. I have tried both pitcher filters and […]
Set Work-From-Home Boundaries That Actually Stick
I worked from my couch for two years. My back hurt. I answered Slack messages at 9 p.m. because my […]
Notification Detox — Reclaim Your Attention in 10 Minutes
I counted my phone notifications one afternoon. In one hour: 47. Slack reactions, email previews, news alerts I never signed […]
Best Grills for Small Patios and Balconies
I live in an apartment with a balcony the size of a parking space. A full-size gas grill was never […]
Add Fermented Foods to Your Diet Without It Being Weird
My first kombucha tasted like vinegar that had been left in a hot car. I did not try fermented foods […]
Super Bowl Party Food That Feeds a Crowd for Cheap
My first Super Bowl party I spent $140 on food for eight people. Wings, pizza, chips, dips, soda. Half of […]
Replace a Toilet Seat in Under 10 Minutes
My toilet seat had been loose for a year. It shifted every time I sat down. I just got used […]