The Trick to Defogging Your Windshield Fast in Winter
Why does your windshield fog up the moment you are already late? I have asked myself that question every winter […]
How to Keep Moisture and Mold Out of Your Winter Closet
The first winter in my apartment, I pulled out my favorite wool coat and found a patch of gray mold […]
The Trick to Keeping Your Car Battery Alive Through a Cold Winter
I have jumped my car in a parking lot at 6 a.m. in January, and I hope you never have […]
How to Prep Your Home for a Power Outage Before Winter Storms
The first time I lost power in a winter storm, I sat in the dark for six hours with a […]
How to Keep Your House Cool Without Cranking the AC
Set your thermostat two degrees lower and your cooling bill jumps by about six percent. Do that all summer and […]
The Best Time to Plant Spring Bulbs and How Deep to Bury Them
Ever wonder why your neighbor’s tulips come up every spring while yours never make it past the first season? Nine […]
How to Keep Your House Warm Without Turning Up the Heat
I spent one winter with the thermostat at 72 and my heating bill at a number I do not want […]
When to Turn Off Your Sprinklers for Winter and How to Do It
Every September I tell myself I will winterize the sprinklers before the first freeze, and every year I am out […]
The Easy Way to Deep Clean Your Grill Before Winter
I put my grill away dirty last fall and paid for it all spring. The first cook of the season […]
How to Dry Wet Sneakers in Half the Time After Summer Rain
I got caught in an August downpour on my way home from the gym and spent the walk squelching like […]