How to Actually Keep Your Car Clean with Kids
I found a half-eaten granola bar under the passenger seat last week. It had been there long enough that I […]
The Cardboard Template Trick That Saves You From Mis-Drilling Holes
I hung a shelf last month. Four mounting holes. I measured twice. I marked the wall with a pencil. I […]
Why You Should Freeze Ginger Instead of Refrigerating It
I found a piece of ginger in the back of my fridge last month that looked like a shriveled alien […]
The Budget Standing Desk Converter That Has Not Wobbled Once in Six Months
I wanted to try a standing desk. The full electric ones cost $500 and up. I wasn’t ready to commit […]
The Plastic Wrap Trick for Poached Eggs That Actually Works
I ruined four eggs in one Sunday morning before my mother-in-law walked into the kitchen and saved me. She did […]
How to Remove Crayon From Walls Without Repainting
My nephew visited for a weekend. He is three. I left him alone in the living room for approximately ninety […]
What to Pack in a Summer Car Emergency Kit Most People Forget
My friend broke down on a desert highway in Nevada last August. No shade, no water, no cell signal. He […]
The Rubber Band Hack for Stripped Screws You Cannot Grip
I was trying to remove a stripped screw from a door hinge. The screwdriver just spun in place, making the […]
What to Do When You Get an Unexpected Medical Bill
I got a $1,400 bill for a blood test my doctor said would be covered by insurance. It was not. […]
The Empty Toilet Paper Roll Hack for Organizing Hair Ties and Cords
Save your next empty toilet paper roll. Do not toss it in the recycling. Wrap your hair ties around it. […]