Fix Low Water Pressure in Your Shower in Minutes
My morning shower had become a sad drizzle. I blamed the plumbing. I blamed the water company. I started showering […]
Save Your Citrus Peels for These Clever Uses
I threw away orange peels for thirty years. Every morning, peel goes in the trash without a second thought. Then […]
Take Better Photos With Your Phone — No New Gear Needed
I bought a $1,200 camera for a trip to Iceland and took 400 photos. My favorite shot from that trip […]
Surprising Uses for Dryer Lint You Never Thought Of
I clean the lint trap after every dryer cycle because my dad drilled it into me as a teenager — […]
Warm Up Your Home Without Turning Up the Heat
My first winter in a rental house with oil heat, I got a $400 bill in January and nearly choked. […]
Get a Sparkling Toilet Bowl Without Scrubbing
I once scrubbed a toilet so hard the brush handle snapped. I was frustrated, the toilet was still stained, and […]
Keep Bathroom Counters Clutter-Free With Minimal Effort
You know that moment when you are trying to find your toothbrush among six bottles of product and you knock […]
Spring Wardrobe Purge — What to Keep and What to Donate
My closet had a pair of jeans I had not worn since college. I graduated eleven years ago. They did […]
Sunscreen Mistakes You Are Probably Making
I spent a day at the lake last summer, reapplied sunscreen every two hours like the bottle said, and still […]
Fix a Hole in Drywall in 30 Minutes for Under $10
I put a chair through the wall. Not on purpose. I was moving furniture, tripped over a rug, and the […]