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 […]
How to Protect Potted Plants From a Sudden Cold Snap
Ever woken up to a frost warning you did not see coming? The weather app said 50 and clear, and […]
The Right Way to Store Your Garden Hose for Winter
I killed my first garden hose the dumb way. I left it hooked up over winter, water still inside, and […]
How to Winterize Your Outdoor Faucets Before the First Freeze
The most expensive mistake I almost made in my first house was ignoring the outdoor faucet. A plumber told me […]
The Right Way to Store Winter Coats Until Next Year
I pulled my favorite wool coat out of storage last fall and found a hole in the sleeve. A moth […]
Fall Leaf Cleanup Faster Than Raking, No Leaf Blower Needed
I used to spend every October weekend raking, bagging, and raking some more. My back hated me, and the pile […]
How to Keep Your Car Battery Alive Through Winter
I learned this one in a parking lot at 6 am in January. The car would not start, the battery […]