How to Keep Your Car Cool in the Summer Sun
You know the feeling. You walk out of the grocery store on a ninety-degree day, open your car door, and […]
Make Your Patio Furniture Last Through Winter
My parents bought a set of teak patio furniture in 1998. They live in Michigan, where winter means four months […]
Remove Summer Sunscreen Stains From Clothes
I ruined three white t-shirts last summer before I figured out why. They came out of the wash looking clean, […]
How to Winterize Your Garden Tools in 20 Minutes
The first spring after I bought a house, I pulled my shovel out of the shed and the blade was […]
Spring Gardening Soil Prep for Beginners
My first garden failed because of the soil. I did not know that at the time. I blamed the seeds, […]
Winter Window Draft Stoppers You Can Make at Home
My first winter in this house, the heating bill was a number that made me physically wince. I walked around […]
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station Setup That Saves Your Sanity
Christmas Eve, 2019. It was 11 p.m. I was sitting on the floor of my bedroom surrounded by shredded wrapping […]
Spring Allergy-Proofing Your Bedroom on a Budget
Every spring I would wake up congested, groggy, and wondering if I was getting sick. It took me three years […]
Spring Shed and Garage Organization After Winter Mess
Every spring, I open my shed door and just stand there for a minute. Last winter’s chaos stares back at […]
Holiday Decoration Storage That Saves Space
Every January I shoved Christmas decorations into whatever cardboard box was available. By the next December, the lights were a […]