The Fastest Way to Cool Down a Hot Car Before Getting In
Nothing ruins a good day like climbing into a car that feels like an oven. Last summer I got in […]
Keep Your House Cool in a Heat Wave Without Blasting the AC
Last summer our AC struggled during a brutal heat wave and the bill still made me wince. I spent a […]
Survive Allergy Season with a Few Changes to Your Home
Every spring I turn into a sneezing, itchy mess, and for years I blamed the trees outside. Then a doctor […]
How to Freeze Fresh Summer Berries Without a Mushy Mess
There is a three week window every summer where strawberries and blueberries are cheap and perfect, and I always buy […]
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 Keep Bugs Out of Your Summer Picnic
Last summer I set out a beautiful spread and watched a line of ants march up the table leg within […]
How to Pack Away Summer Clothes Without Must
I pulled a box of summer clothes out of the garage last year and the whole bin smelled like a […]
What to Do with Leftover Halloween Pumpkins in November
Every November I’d stare at the carved pumpkin on the porch, now sagging and gray, and wonder what on earth […]
I Stopped Watering My Lawn at the Wrong Time and Saved 40% on Water
My water bill last July made me actually flinch. I was running the sprinklers every evening after work because that’s […]
How to Keep Your House Cool Without AC During a Heatwave
My air conditioner gave out during the hottest week of July a couple of summers ago. The repair tech could […]