Cyber Monday Tips to Avoid Fake Deals
I bought a “60% off” espresso machine on Cyber Monday two years ago. Felt like a genius. Then I checked […]
Hang Christmas Lights Without Falling Off the Ladder
I fell off a ladder hanging Christmas lights three years ago. Only two rungs up, so the damage was just […]
Clean Patio Furniture After Winter Storage
Last spring I dragged my patio chairs out of the shed and they were… crusty. A winter’s worth of dust, […]
Holiday Travel Packing Fit a Week in a Carry-On
I used to be the guy at baggage claim watching the empty carousel go around while everyone else walked away […]
DIY Draft Stoppers That Actually Block Cold Air
Last winter my heating bill hit a number that made me physically wince. I walked around the house and found […]
Prevent Frozen Pipes Without Leaving Faucets Dripping
The winter of 2022, my neighbor’s pipe burst. Not a drip or a leak a full rupture that flooded his […]
DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts That Beat Store-Bought
I once gave my wife a store-bought Valentine’s Day gift that was still in the plastic wrap from the factory. […]
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Make at Home
I have been the person scrambling for a Mother’s Day gift at 9 PM the night before. Gas station flowers […]
Mulching 101 — Save Water and Stop Weeds
Two summers ago I spent more time weeding than actually enjoying my garden. Every Saturday morning, crouching in the dirt, […]
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and Decor on a Budget
The first time I hosted a St. Patrick’s Day gathering, I spent $87 at a party store on green plastic […]