The Generic Brand Test That Reveals Which Store Brands Are Literally Identical
I grew up thinking generic meant worse. My parents bought name-brand everything — Heinz ketchup, Cheerios, Advil. Store brands were […]
The Lazy Person Guide to Keeping Bathroom Mirrors Fog-Free for Weeks
I spent three years wiping my bathroom mirror with a towel after every shower. Three years of stepping out of […]
How to Defog Car Windows When It Is Cold and Raining
I once drove three miles squinting through a two-inch clear patch at the bottom of my windshield. It was raining. […]
The USB Cable Trick for Checking If a Power Adapter Actually Works
I had a drawer full of power adapters. Black ones, white ones, ones with outputs I could not read without […]
How to Unclog a Sink Drain Without Harsh Chemicals
My bathroom sink backed up on a Sunday night. The hardware store was closed. I had no drain cleaner under […]
How to Stop Your Laptop from Overheating When It Is On Your Lap
My laptop burned my thigh. Not a metaphor. I was working on the couch, laptop on my lap — the […]
How to Avoid Bank Overdraft Fees Forever With One Setting Change
I paid a thirty-five dollar overdraft fee on a three-dollar coffee. The coffee cost three dollars. The fee cost thirty-five. […]
The Envelope Budgeting Hack That Works Better Than Any App
I have downloaded and deleted Mint, YNAB, EveryDollar, and three other budgeting apps I cannot remember the names of. I […]
Remove Embedded Pet Hair from Furniture Without a Single Lint Roller
I have a golden retriever. I also have a dark gray couch. These two facts are in permanent conflict. I […]
Simple Way to Check Your Posture Right Now Without a Mirror
I thought my posture was fine. Then I saw a photo of myself from the side at a wedding. My […]