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 […]
Get Your Snow Blower Ready Before the First Storm
The first snowfall of 2019, I walked out to the garage, pulled the starter cord on my snow blower, and […]
Winter Pet Care Tips Every Owner Should Know
My dog Max started limping on a walk last January. I panicked. Called the vet. Rushed him in. The vet […]
Winterize Your Garden Hose and Outdoor Faucets
The first year I owned a house, I left the garden hose attached through winter. February came, temperatures dropped to […]
DIY Father’s Day Gifts Dads Actually Want
My dad has a drawer full of ties he never wears, three “#1 Dad” mugs, and a framed macaroni portrait […]
Stop Static Shock Every Time You Touch Something
Every January, my apartment turns into a low-grade torture chamber. I touch the light switch — zap. I pet the […]
Make Icy Walkways Safe Without Salt
The winter my landlord forgot to salt the front steps, I learned to penguin-walk out my own front door — […]