How to Prep Your Home for a Power Outage Before Winter Storms
The first time I lost power in a winter storm, I sat in the dark for six hours with a […]
How to Keep Your House Cool Without Cranking the AC
Set your thermostat two degrees lower and your cooling bill jumps by about six percent. Do that all summer and […]
How to Haggle Down Your Cable Bill Without Losing Channels
My cable bill hit 180 dollars a month and I almost passed out. I called to cancel, fully ready to […]
How to Find a Weak Wi-Fi Dead Zone in Your House and Fix It
My home office used to have a Wi-Fi dead zone so bad that video calls would freeze every few minutes. […]
Best Electric Toothbrushes That Do Not Cost a Fortune
I used to think a good electric toothbrush had to cost a hundred dollars. Then I spent a month testing […]
The Desk Stretch That Saved My Lower Back
I spent six years sitting at a desk before my lower back started complaining. It was not dramatic, just a […]
How to Remove Coffee Stains from Mugs That Will Not Wash Out
I have a favorite mug, plain white ceramic with a chipped handle that I refuse to throw away. After a […]
The Best Time to Plant Spring Bulbs and How Deep to Bury Them
Ever wonder why your neighbor’s tulips come up every spring while yours never make it past the first season? Nine […]
How to Keep Your Deck Looking New Without Power Washing
A power washer is the fastest way to wreck a wooden deck. It blasts the soft grain of the wood, […]
How to Keep Your Fridge Smelling Fresh with Things You Have
My neighbor asked me last week why her fridge smells like a gym bag no matter what she does. She […]