The Easiest Way to Clean Window Tracks Without Scrubbing
I opened my living room window for the first time in months and saw a layer of gray-black gunk in […]
Best Dehumidifiers for Small Apartments That Do Not Sound Like a Jet
The first dehumidifier I bought for my apartment sounded like a window air conditioner from 1997. It worked — the […]
The Onion Cutting Hack That Actually Prevents Tears
I tried the spoon-in-mouth thing. The sunglasses. The “don’t form an emotional attachment” joke. Even lit a candle next to […]
How to Charge Your Devices Faster When You Are in a Rush
You’re leaving in twenty minutes and your phone is at twelve percent. You plug it in and stare at the […]
How to Get Better Cell Signal When You Have One Bar
My parents’ house is in a cellular dead zone. One bar in the kitchen, zero in the living room. Phone […]
How to Stop Your Phone From Overheating at the Beach
I killed a phone at the beach once. Left it face-up on my towel while I swam for maybe twenty […]
How to Store Holiday Decorations Without Tangling Everything
Last December I pulled my Christmas lights out of the bin and they were basically one giant knot. I spent […]
Seal Drafty Windows for Winter Using Affordable Window Insulation Film
Window insulation film is a clear plastic sheet you tape over the interior of a window and then shrink tight […]
The Easiest Way to Remove Chlorine Smell From Your Skin After Swimming
You know that post-pool smell. It clings to your skin, your hair, your swimsuit for hours. Even after a shower. […]
Fix a Wobbly Chair or Table with This Simple Wood Glue and Clamp Method
My kitchen chair had been wobbling for six months. Every time a guest sat in it, I’d say “oh that […]