The Right Way to Store Your Garden Hose for Winter
I killed my first garden hose the dumb way. I left it hooked up over winter, water still inside, and […]
How to Winterize Your Outdoor Faucets Before the First Freeze
The most expensive mistake I almost made in my first house was ignoring the outdoor faucet. A plumber told me […]
The Right Way to Store Winter Coats Until Next Year
I pulled my favorite wool coat out of storage last fall and found a hole in the sleeve. A moth […]
Fall Leaf Cleanup Faster Than Raking, No Leaf Blower Needed
I used to spend every October weekend raking, bagging, and raking some more. My back hated me, and the pile […]
How to Keep Your Car Battery Alive Through Winter
I learned this one in a parking lot at 6 am in January. The car would not start, the battery […]
How to Clean Your Fireplace and Chimney Before You Light It
Your fireplace needs a checkup before it needs a fire. The first flame of the season is not the time […]
The Best Way to Shovel Snow Without Throwing Out Your Back
Shoveling snow should work your arms, not your spine. But every winter, emergency rooms fill up with people who lifted […]
How to Prep Your Lawn Mower for Winter Storage
I killed a lawn mower by parking it for winter without a thought. The next spring it would not start […]
How to Get Sand Out of Everything After the Beach
I brought half the beach home with me last summer. Sand in the car, sand in the towels, sand in […]
Host Thanksgiving Stress Free with a Two Day Prep Plan
The first Thanksgiving I hosted, I was still mashing potatoes while the guests knocked on the door, and the turkey […]