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 […]
The Trick to Keeping Your Fridge Cool in a Heatwave
During the last heatwave, my fridge started running nonstop and the freezer ice cream went soft around the edges. I […]
The Trick to Getting Free Ebooks on Your Phone Tonight
I used to buy ebooks like they were going out of style. Fifteen bucks here, twelve bucks there. Then a […]
How to Remove a Broken Egg Shell from the Bowl in Seconds
You crack the egg, it splits weird, and a piece of shell drops into the bowl. Then you do the […]
The Two-Minute Stretch That Eases Lower Back Pain at Your Desk
The four o’clock backache. You know the one. You have been sitting for six hours, and by mid afternoon your […]
How to Fix a Soggy Pie Crust So It Stays Crisp Every Time
I ruined three pie bottoms in one Thanksgiving before I figured this out. The filling was perfect. The top was […]