How to Remove Sunscreen Stains From White Clothing Completely
I ruined three white t-shirts last summer before I figured out what was happening. The stains showed up after washing […]
What to Do When Your Power Goes Out in Winter
The power went out during an ice storm two winters ago. My apartment dropped to fifty degrees in about four […]
The Mesh Bag Trick That Keeps Mosquitoes Away From Your Patio
We had a dinner party on the patio last August. By 8pm, everyone had moved inside. The mosquitoes were so […]
The Blackout Curtain Hack That Cuts Your Air Conditioning Bill in Half
Last July my AC bill hit one hundred eighty dollars. For a two-bedroom apartment. I called my dad, who has […]
How to Clean Your Humidifier So It Actually Helps Not Hurts
I ran a humidifier in my bedroom every winter for three years without cleaning it once. Not once. I would […]
How to Keep Pumpkins From Rotting Before Halloween Arrives
I carved a pumpkin on October 20th one year. By October 25th it had collapsed into itself like a sad, […]
How to Pack Away Winter Coats Without Them Taking Over Your Closet
I live in a place where I need a serious coat about three months a year. The other nine months, […]
The Kiddie Pool Hack for Keeping Your Dog Cool Without a Real Pool
My neighbor’s golden retriever, Gus, spent most of last July lying flat on the concrete patio with his tongue hanging […]
The Rice Sock Hack That Saves You From Buying Hand Warmers
Winter morning dog walks. 20 degrees. My fingers went numb about three minutes in. I’d been buying those disposable hand […]
How to Prepare Your Grill for the First Cook of the Season
I pulled the cover off my grill last spring and found a mouse nest in the grease tray. A mouse […]