Keep Pumpkins from Rotting on Your Porch for the Entire Month of October
Year one: bought pumpkins October 1st. By October 12th, one had collapsed into itself like a sad orange balloon. By […]
The Best Ergonomic Office Chairs That Do Not Cost a Fortune
I worked from a dining chair for the first six months of remote work. By month four my lower back […]
How to Save on Back to School Supplies Without the Stress
I watched my sister spend $140 on school supplies for one kid one August. The cart was full of character-branded […]
Declutter Your Junk Drawer in 15 Minutes Using the Container-First Method
My junk drawer had reached a point where I couldn’t close it without a running start and a strategic hip […]
Patch Drywall Holes from Nails Anchors and Doorknob Accidents Like a Pro
The doorknob shaped hole in my hallway wall had been there for two years. Every time a guest used the […]
I Installed a Peel-and-Stick Backsplash With Zero Experience. It Is Still Up.
My kitchen had a four-inch strip of laminate backsplash. Builder-grade. Beige. It was the most boring four inches of my […]
Which Generic Brands Are Actually the Same as Name Brands? I Compared Them.
I used to be a brand snob. Tylenol, not acetaminophen. Ziploc, not store-brand bags. I assumed the name brand was […]
How I Keep Mosquitoes Away From My Patio—No Chemicals, No Citronella Candles
I live near a small creek. The mosquitoes are relentless. For two summers I drenched myself in DEET, lit citronella […]
I Hosted a Dinner Party for Six People for Under $20. Everyone Asked for Seconds.
The first dinner party I ever hosted cost over $80. I bought fancy cheese, three types of appetizers, two bottles […]
I Added Two Monitors to a Laptop With One HDMI Port. It Is Ridiculously Easy.
My laptop has exactly one HDMI port. For years I assumed that meant one external monitor, end of story. I […]