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 […]
How to Pack a Cooler That Stays Cold for 12 Hours in Summer Heat
The cooler is rarely the problem. The way you pack it is. I learned this the hard way on a […]
Why You Should Reverse Your Ceiling Fan Every Season
For years I assumed the little switch on the side of my ceiling fan was broken, because flipping it never […]
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Patio Without Spray
Nothing ends a summer evening faster than that first high-pitched whine in your ear. For years my answer was to […]
When to Switch Your Thermostat for the Season
Most people run their thermostat backwards without realizing it. They set it colder in summer and hotter in winter, chasing […]
Why Your Ice Cream Freezer Burns Faster in Summer and How to Fix It
Last July I opened a pint of ice cream and found it covered in that grayish frosty crust. Half of […]