Fix a Running Toilet with a 5-Minute Flapper Adjustment
Ever hear that faint hiss of water in the middle of the night and just ignore it? I did, for […]
Clean Ceiling Fan Blades Without Dust Falling Everywhere
The first time I cleaned a ceiling fan, I wiped the top of a blade with a damp rag and […]
How to Prep Your Snow Blower Before the First Big Storm
The first big snowfall of the year is a terrible time to discover your snow blower will not start. I […]
How to Drink More Water Without Even Thinking About It
Why is drinking enough water so hard? You know you should do it, you know you will feel better, and […]
How to Remove Rust Stains from the Toilet Bowl Naturally
We have hard water, which means the toilet bowl slowly turns a faint orange no matter how often I scrub. […]
Freeze Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil with an Ice Cube Tray
Here is the problem with fresh herbs: you buy a big bunch of basil, use three leaves, and a week […]
How to Level a Wobbly Table Without Buying New Furniture
The kitchen table we got secondhand had one leg that never touched the floor. Every meal, someone would lean an […]
How to Soothe a Sore Throat at Home Without Cough Drops
When a sore throat hits, I used to live on cough drops until the bag was empty and my stomach […]
Keep Earbuds Tangle-Free with a Simple Binder Clip
Wired earbuds have a talent for becoming a knot the second they leave your sight. I would pull them out […]
The Skewer Test for Perfectly Baked Cakes Every Time
I baked a birthday cake for my mom a few years back that looked flawless on the outside. Golden top, […]