The Microwave Steam Clean Hack That Takes Literally Three Minutes
I avoided cleaning my microwave for three weeks once. Not because I did not know it was disgusting — the […]
How to Remove Soap Scum from Tile Without Scrubbing
I scrubbed my shower tile for an hour once. Arms burning. Sweat dripping. When I rinsed and stepped back, maybe […]
How to Save Money on Gas Without Driving Less
I drive a ten-year-old sedan that gets decent mileage. Not great, not terrible. Last year I started tracking how much […]
How to Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Cleaner With Two Ingredients
I used to buy a different spray bottle for every surface in my house. Glass cleaner. Counter spray. Bathroom cleaner. […]
How to Stock a Pantry for Less Than You Spend on Takeout
I added up one month of takeout spending. Four hundred and twenty dollars. Delivery fees, tips, the markup on every […]
How to Prevent Cutting Board From Slipping While You Chop
Last Thanksgiving, I nearly took the tip of my thumb off. The cutting board slid three inches across the counter […]
The Spoon Trick for Checking If You Actually Need Deodorant
I used to put on deodorant every single morning without thinking about it. Grab the stick, swipe, done. Then a […]
How to Stop Autocorrect From Ruining Your Texts Without Turning It Off
I texted my boss “I will be there in a sex” instead of “sec” last year. Autocorrect decided I meant […]
How to Remove Sunscreen Stains From White Clothing Completely
I ruined three white t-shirts last summer before I figured out what was happening. The stains showed up after washing […]
What to Do When Your Power Goes Out in Winter
The power went out during an ice storm two winters ago. My apartment dropped to fifty degrees in about four […]