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 […]
How to Remove Caked-On Sunscreen From Car Interior Surfaces
Every August my car looks like someone fought a ghost in it. White sunscreen smears on the door panel, the […]
How to Clean Sweat Stains Out of a Baseball Cap
My favorite baseball cap had a permanent sweat ring around the band. You know the one, that yellow-brown line that […]
How to Remove Tree Sap From Your Car After Parking Under Trees
I parked under a pine tree for exactly one afternoon, and my hood looked like it had been hit with […]
How to Pack a Backpack for Summer Hiking Without Overpacking
My first real hike, I packed like I was moving out of my apartment. Three water bottles (reasonable), a full […]
How to Clean Your Patio Umbrella Without Taking It Down
I let my patio umbrella get so dirty once that the navy blue fabric looked gray. Not a nice gray […]