Why Your Pillow Is Causing Your Neck Pain
I woke up with a stiff neck three mornings in a row last winter. I blamed my desk setup, my […]
This Tiny Dehumidifier Made My Closet Stop Smelling Musty
My walk-in closet in our rental apartment has no ventilation. No window, no vent, nothing. It is basically a damp […]
How to Tell If You Are Dehydrated Before You Feel Thirsty
I went hiking in Joshua Tree last spring and thought I was drinking enough water. I had a full Nalgene, […]
The Toilet Unclogging Method Better Than a Plunger
Sunday night, guests over for dinner, and the toilet clogged. No plunger in that bathroom — I had moved it […]
Why a Bidet Attachment Is the Best $30 I Ever Spent
I bought a bidet attachment in early 2024 as a joke. My friend had been evangelizing about his for months […]
How to Childproof Cabinets Without Ruining Your Kitchen Look
When my niece started crawling, my sister-in-law showed up at her house with those white plastic cabinet locks that stick […]
The Best Way to Store Pool Floats Without Them Sticking Together
Last September I pulled our giant inflatable flamingo out of the garage and it had fused to a donut float […]
How to Furnish Your Apartment for Under $500 Total
When I moved into my first apartment after college, I had a mattress on the floor, a folding chair, and […]
I Stopped Buying Coffee Out and Saved $1,200 in a Year
I tracked every dollar I spent on coffee for a month, just to see. $94.67. That is three lattes a […]
How to Remove Deodorant Stains from White Shirts Permanently
I threw away three white dress shirts last summer before I figured this out. The armpits had turned that dingy […]