How to Get Rid of That Musty Smell in Front-Loading Washing Machines

The first time my laundry came out smelling worse than it went in, I assumed I had left it sitting […]

Why Adding a Pinch of Salt to Your Coffee Grounds Actually Works

I first heard about salt in coffee from a guy at a diner in Albuquerque. He had been a Navy […]

Organize Under the Bathroom Sink So Nothing Falls Over

For two years, opening the cabinet under my bathroom sink was a gamble. Bottles would tumble out. The hairdryer cord […]

How to Take Better Photos With Just Your Phone Camera

I bought a DSLR five years ago because I was convinced my phone camera was holding me back. The DSLR […]

How to Tell If an Egg Is Still Fresh Without Cracking It Open

I once cracked a rotten egg into a hot buttered pan at six in the morning. The smell filled the […]

The Rebate App Stacking Trick for Getting Groceries Nearly Free

My sister-in-law walked out of the grocery store with forty-seven dollars worth of stuff and paid two dollars and change. […]

How to Make Your Own De-Icer Spray for Car Windows

The first winter I lived somewhere that actually gets cold, I scraped my windshield with a credit card. Do not […]

The Hot Glue Gun Hack for Hanging Pictures Without Nails

Rental leases have a way of forbidding the one thing you actually need to do. Mine said “no nails in […]

How to Clean a Keyboard With Stuff Already on Your Desk

I ate lunch at my desk for three years before I looked down and realized my keyboard was disgusting. Actual […]