The Electric Kettle That Boils Water in Under Two Minutes
I used to boil water on the stove. It took eight minutes. Then I house-sat for a friend who had […]
How to Defrost Your Windshield in Half the Time With One Spray
Mix two parts rubbing alcohol with one part water in a spray bottle. Spray your windshield. The ice melts in […]
Best Mattress Toppers for People Who Wake Up with Back Pain
I woke up with lower back pain every morning for six months. I blamed my mattress, but a new mattress […]
Stop Junk Drawer Chaos with Dollar Store Dividers
Our junk drawer was so bad that we could not close it. The drawer front sat half an inch proud […]
Best Shower Heads Under Thirty Dollars That Feel Like a Spa
The shower head that came with my apartment dribbled water like a sad garden hose. I replaced it for twenty-two […]
The Setting That Makes Your TV Look Less Like a Soap Opera
I bought a new TV and immediately hated it. Every movie looked like it was shot on a camcorder. Dramatic […]
How to Unstick a Stuck Window in Under Five Minutes
I spent an entire summer with one bedroom window that would not open. It was painted shut by the previous […]
The Way to Sit at Your Desk That Does Not Wreck Your Wrists
Six months into a new desk job, I could not open a jar of peanut butter without wincing. The pain […]
The Right Way to Use Coupons So You Actually Save Money
I used to think couponing was for extreme people — the ones with binders full of clipped paper and a […]
How to Rescue Over-Salted Soup Without Adding Potatoes
You know that sinking feeling. You taste the soup you have been simmering for an hour and your mouth puckers. […]