How to Restore Faded Outdoor Plastic With a Heat Gun
My patio chairs looked like they belonged in a ghost story. Gray, chalky, sun-bleached beyond recognition. I was about to […]
How to Make Your Own Grout Cleaner That Actually Works
I scrubbed my bathroom grout with three different store-bought cleaners before I gave up and made my own. The store […]
How to Make Your Own Air Freshener With Baking Soda and Essential Oils
I used to buy those plug-in air fresheners. The ones that cost eight dollars and smell great for about four […]
How to Fix Scratches on Wood Furniture With a Walnut
I scratched my coffee table moving a lamp. Deep scratch, right in the middle, impossible to ignore. A friend said […]
How to Install a Shelf on Drywall That Actually Holds Weight
I installed a floating shelf in my living room using the plastic anchors that came in the box. It held […]
How to Cover Up Ugly Floor Tiles Without Replacing Them
My bathroom had pink tiles. Not a charming vintage pink. The kind of pink that was clearly a mistake even […]
The Painters Tape Trick for Perfectly Straight Caulk Lines Every Time
My first caulk job looked like a toddler had squeezed the tube with both fists. Thick in some spots, thin […]
The Tape Trick for Drilling Holes Without Cracking Drywall
The first hole I ever drilled in drywall exploded. Not a clean round hole — a jagged star-shaped crater with […]
The Hair Dryer Hack for Removing Old Wallpaper Without a Steamer
We bought a house where the previous owners apparently loved the 1980s. Floral wallpaper in the dining room. Striped wallpaper […]
How to Stop a Door From Slamming Shut With a Pool Noodle
My daughter was about eighteen months old when she discovered doors. She would push them and watch them slam. The […]