How to Stop Your Pipes From Freezing Without Wrapping Them All
My neighbor called me one January morning in a panic. Water was backing up into the tub and the kitchen […]
How to Fix a Noisy Refrigerator Rattle in Five Minutes
My fridge developed a rattle that sounded like a tiny machine gun every time the compressor kicked on. I was […]
How to Clean Bathtub Jets Without Buying Special Products
The first time I ran my jetted tub, a gray film floated out of the jets and I climbed out […]
How to Turn Spare Change Into a Vacation Fund Without Noticing
I used to think saving for a vacation meant a monthly transfer that hurt. Skip the coffee, skip the dinner […]
How to Cut Your Electric Bill With Smart Plugs and Timers
I found out my electric bill had a vampire problem. Electronics were drawing power all night, every night, doing nothing. […]
Fix Loose Screws That Keep Coming Out with Toothpicks and Glue
That one drawer pull has been falling off for six months. You tighten the screw, it holds for a week, […]
The Free Entertainment List Your Library Card Really Unlocks
I thought a library card was for borrowing paper books, and I did not read paper books anymore, so I […]
How to Wash Throw Pillows Without Ruining Them
I washed a throw pillow once and it came out looking like a deflated balloon. The fabric was fine, but […]
Why Your Stainless Steel Pan Sticks and How to Fix the Heat
I spent a year convinced my stainless steel pan was defective. Eggs glued to it. Chicken stuck like cement. I […]