How to Survive a Power Outage in Summer Without Losing Your Mind
Our power went out last August during a heat advisory. 98 degrees outside. No AC. No fans. My phone was […]
How to Store Holiday Decorations So They Do Not Get Tangled
I spent 45 minutes untangling Christmas lights last December. Forty-five minutes. That is almost an entire hour of my life […]
The Best Way to Remove Ice From Your Windshield Fast
I used to pour hot water on my windshield. Let me save you the repair bill: do not do that. […]
The Trick to Packing a Cooler That Stays Cold for Three Days
We did a four-day camping trip in northern Michigan two summers ago. By day two, the cooler was a lukewarm […]
The Trick to Keeping Your Patio Umbrella From Blowing Away
I lost a patio umbrella to a gust of wind three years ago. It lifted out of the table, cartwheeled […]
How to Keep Outdoor Cushions From Getting Moldy After Rain
Outdoor cushions get rained on. That is the job. But if they stay wet for more than a day, mold […]
How to Get Sand Out of Everything After a Beach Trip
I once found beach sand in my car six months after my last trip to the beach. It was in […]
The Easiest Way to Remove Snow From Your Driveway Without a Shovel
Shoveling snow is how middle-aged men have heart attacks. Every winter, emergency rooms see a spike in cardiac events after […]
How to Protect Your Garden From an Unexpected Early Frost
I lost my entire tomato crop to a single October night. The forecast said forty-two degrees. I woke up to […]
How to Keep Pets Cool and Safe During Summer Heat
Last July, my neighbor’s dog — a fluffy golden retriever named Gus — started panting so hard on a walk […]