The Paper Towel Trick That Keeps Lettuce Fresh for Two Weeks
I threw away a lot of lettuce. For years. I would buy a head of romaine on Sunday. By Wednesday […]
The Trick to Buying Quality Furniture Without Paying Full Price
I furnished my first apartment for under six hundred dollars. Real wood furniture. Not particleboard that wobbles when you set […]
Stop Your Trash Can from Stinking Even in the Hottest Summer Weather
Last August my kitchen trash can smelled like something died. I had taken out the bag. I had sprayed it […]
The Cash Envelope System That Fixed My Overspending Habit
I used to check my bank balance and feel genuinely confused. Where did the money go? I made decent money. […]
Get More Juice Out of Lemons and Limes with a 15 Second Microwave Warm Up
You know that moment when you squeeze a lemon and three drops come out? And you squeeze harder and your […]
How to Find a Stud Without a Stud Finder Using a Magnet
I bought a stud finder once. The batteries died. I replaced the batteries. It beeped at everything. It beeped at […]
How to Find a Lost TV Remote in Two Minutes Without Tearing the Room Apart
My remote disappeared into the couch last Tuesday. I flipped every cushion. I checked under the couch. I checked in […]
Freeze Soup and Sauces Flat in Ziploc Bags for Perfect Portions Every Time
My freezer used to be a disaster zone. Containers stacked at weird angles. Frozen soup frozen into a shape that […]
Fix a Sagging Gate That Drags on the Ground Using a Simple Turnbuckle Kit
My wooden gate dragged on the ground for two years. I lifted it with my shoulder every time I took […]
How to Dry Wet Sneakers Fast After Getting Caught in a Sudden Downpour
I got caught in a downpour three blocks from home. No umbrella. No jacket. By the time I reached my […]