How to Keep Sand Out of Your Car After Every Single Beach Trip
I live near the coast and I have accepted that some sand will enter my car. What I cannot accept […]
How to Remove Tree Sap From Car Paint Without Scratching
I parked under a pine tree for exactly one afternoon at a friend’s house. When I came back, my hood […]
The Muffin Tin Camping Hack That Nobody Told You About
On my first camping trip as an adult, I brought seven separate containers for condiments. Ketchup. Mustard. Relish. Hot sauce. […]
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree From Drying Out for the Full Month
The first Christmas tree I ever bought on my own was a fire hazard by December 20th. Needles everywhere. You […]
The Spray Bottle Trick for Untangling Holiday Lights in Seconds
I spent 45 minutes untangling a single strand of lights last December. Forty-five minutes. At one point I genuinely considered […]
The Allergy-Proofing Routine That Makes Spring Bearable
I used to spend March through May in a fog. Antihistamines made me drowsy. Without them, my eyes itched so […]
How to Keep Your Car Battery From Dying During a Cold Snap
Two winters ago, my car would not start on the coldest morning of the year. Minus five degrees. I had […]
The Trick to Keeping Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard All Summer
I have the kind of blood mosquitoes love. I’ll be at a backyard cookout with eight other people and I’m […]
How to Dry Wet Sneakers Overnight Without a Dryer or Newspaper
I stepped in a puddle that was deeper than it looked. Like, ankle-deep. My sneakers were squelching with every step […]
The Best Time of Day to Water Your Lawn During a Heatwave
My neighbor waters his lawn at noon. Every day. The water runs down the driveway in little rivers while the […]