Make Icy Walkways Safe Without Salt
The winter my landlord forgot to salt the front steps, I learned to penguin-walk out my own front door — […]
Paint Old Furniture to Look Like New
I found a solid wood dresser at a yard sale for $30. Dove-tailed drawers, real brass pulls, built sometime in […]
Insulate Windows for Winter Without Plastic Film
The window above my desk leaked cold air like someone left it cracked open. In January, I worked in a […]
Sneak More Vegetables Into Every Meal
I spent my twenties eating vegetables roughly twice a week — once in a sad side salad, once in the […]
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and Decor on a Budget
The first time I hosted a St. Patrick’s Day gathering, I spent $87 at a party store on green plastic […]
Restore Your Stainless Steel Sink to Mirror Shine
The moment I realized my kitchen sink was supposed to be shiny and not just “not visibly dirty” was embarrassing. […]
Bidet Attachments Worth Installing Yourself
I bought a bidet attachment after a friend described it as “life-changing” for the fifth time and I got tired […]
No-Knead Bread in a Dutch Oven That Looks Artisan
I spent most of my twenties buying $7 sourdough loaves and feeling bad about it. Every Saturday at the farmers […]
Touch Up Wall Paint Without It Looking Patchy
I moved a picture frame and discovered a nail hole the size of a dime. No problem, I thought. I […]
Pick the Right Cash Back Card for Your Spending
For three years I used the same credit card I opened in college. No rewards, no cash back, a $39 […]