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 […]
Prevent Frozen Pipes Without Expensive Heating Cables
My first winter in a house with a crawl space, a pipe burst. I was in the shower at 6 […]
Snow and Ice Removal Tricks That Won’t Damage Your Driveway
The winter after I had my driveway repaved, I ruined it. Temperatures dropped into the teens, snow turned to ice, […]
Summer Heat Wave Hacks to Keep Your Home Cool Without AC
Our air conditioner died during the hottest week of the year in 2023. Ninety-eight degrees outside, ninety-two inside. The repair […]
Fall Leaf Cleanup Tricks That Save Your Back
The first fall in my house, I raked for six hours and could not stand up straight for two days. […]
Summer Barbecue Cleanup Made Stupidly Simple
Last July Fourth I hosted twelve people for burgers and ribs. The food was great. The cleanup took until midnight. […]
Portion Control Tricks That Do Not Feel Like Dieting
I used to eat dinner out of the same giant pasta bowls I served guests. A “normal” portion of spaghetti […]
Prevent Wrist Pain From Typing All Day Before It Gets Bad
My right wrist started hurting around 2 PM every day. A dull ache that crept up my forearm. By evening […]