How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall in Under an Hour
A towel bar in my bathroom pulled out of the wall at 8 AM on a Tuesday. The anchor had […]
Organize Spices So You Can Actually Find the Paprika
I ruined a pot of chili once because I couldn’t find the cumin. I knew I had it. I’d bought […]
How to Clean Sand Off Everything After a Beach Day
I found sand in my car three months after a beach trip. Three months. It was embedded in the carpet […]
Cook Fluffy Rice Every Single Time Without a Rice Cooker Taking Up Counter Space
I ruined rice for years. Burnt on the bottom, crunchy in the middle, or somehow both mushy and undercooked at […]
Fix Loose Outlet Plugs That Let Chargers Fall Out With a Five Minute Repair
The outlet next to my bed got so loose that my phone charger would fall out if I breathed too […]
How to Remove Snow Without a Snow Shovel When You Are Totally Unprepared
I moved to a place that gets snow and didn’t buy a shovel. I don’t know what I was thinking. […]
How to Pop Your Ears After a Flight Without Chewing Gum
I landed in Denver once with my right ear completely blocked. It stayed blocked through baggage claim. Through the rental […]
Remove Crayon Marks from Painted Walls When Your Kid Goes Full Picasso
The first time my nephew discovered that crayons work on walls, he covered a four-foot section of hallway while his […]
The Fastest Way to Hull and Slice a Pineapple Without a Pineapple Corer Tool
I used to avoid buying whole pineapples. Not because I don’t like them — I love them. But the process […]
Why You Should Always Let Meat Rest Before Cutting Into It
The first steak I ever cooked for someone I wanted to impress, I sliced immediately. Right off the hot pan. […]