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 […]
Why Your Grill Brush Is Making You Sick and What to Use Instead
I did not know grill brushes could send you to the emergency room until my cousin told me about a […]
My Neighbor Told Me This Sunscreen Trick and I Have Not Burned Since
I burn. I do not tan — I go straight from pale to lobster with no pit stop. For years […]
How to Keep Your Fresh Cut Flowers Alive Longer in Summer Heat
I bought a gorgeous bouquet of sunflowers and zinnias from the farmers market three Saturdays ago. By Sunday afternoon in […]
Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer or Risk It Dying on the Hottest Day
Two summers ago, on the hottest day of the year — 97°F with humidity so thick you could chew the […]
Prep Your Garden Beds for Spring Before the Last Frost with This Checklist
The first year I had a vegetable garden, I waited until after the last frost to do anything. By the […]