The Trick to Keeping Your Patio Umbrella From Blowing Away
I lost a patio umbrella to a gust of wind three years ago. It lifted out of the table, cartwheeled […]
The Screenshot Trick You Did Not Know Your Phone Could Do
My mom sent me a screenshot last week of a recipe she wanted to save. It was five separate screenshots, […]
Why Your Feet Hurt After Standing All Day and the Shoes You Need
I worked a retail job in college where I stood on a concrete floor for eight hours straight. By the […]
The Reusable Food Wrap That Actually Keeps Food Fresh
I wanted reusable food wraps to work. I really did. I bought a cheap set from a big-box store two […]
How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger With Just Paint and Mirrors
Our downstairs bathroom is 5 feet by 7 feet. Standing at the sink, your back is basically touching the opposite […]
Why a Slow Cooker Is Still Worth Owning in the Instant Pot Era
I bought an Instant Pot in 2018 like everyone else. Used it constantly for the first month — beans from […]
The Best Space Heaters for Large Rooms That Are Energy Efficient
Our living room has a vaulted ceiling and three exterior walls. It is beautiful and absolutely freezing from November through […]
The Buy Nothing Group That Furnished Half My Apartment
“Someone is giving away a leather couch on the neighborhood group.” My neighbor texted me this with a screenshot. The […]
How to Clean a Mattress and Remove Years of Sweat and Dust Mites
I pulled off my sheets to wash them and noticed the mattress was no longer white. It was somewhere between […]
How to Remove Grease Stains From Kitchen Cabinets Without Damage
Touch the top edge of your kitchen cabinets. Go ahead. If it feels sticky, that is grease. Cooking oil aerosolizes […]