The Vinegar Rinse That Makes Chrome Fixtures Sparkle
I went through three different chrome cleaners before I figured out the obvious one. The faucets in my bathroom had […]
How to Clean Dusty Air Vents and Registers Throughout the House
My friend who works in HVAC told me that most people never clean their air vents, and then they wonder […]
How to Keep Your Posture When You Work From the Couch
I worked from my couch for six months, and my back filed a formal complaint. I had the fancy chair […]
Why My Knees Hurt on Stairs and the Exercise That Helped
I started dreading my office stairs last spring. Every descent, my left knee gave a sharp twinge halfway down, and […]
How to Keep Moisture and Mold Out of Your Winter Closet
The first winter in my apartment, I pulled out my favorite wool coat and found a patch of gray mold […]
The Trick to Getting Free or Cheap Workout Gear
I have a full home gym in my basement that cost me about sixty dollars. Not sixty a month, sixty […]
The Right Way to Store Mushrooms So They Last Two Weeks
I went through four different mushroom storage methods before I found one that works. Plastic bag, slimy in three days. […]
Make Perfect Poached Eggs with a Mesh Strainer
You know that moment when you crack an egg into simmering water and it turns into a cloud of white […]
The Trick to Keeping Your Car Battery Alive Through a Cold Winter
I have jumped my car in a parking lot at 6 a.m. in January, and I hope you never have […]
How to Organize Cables and Cords Under Your Desk
Look under your desk right now. Is it a nest of black cables? Mine was. I had eight cords tangling […]