The Easiest Way to Clean Your Dishes When You’re Camping
Photo: Voyagerix (Shutterstock) When you’re heading camping, to the beach, or on vacation, you want convenience. You also want to eat off clean dishes. Packing a bottle of dish soap…
Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale
Running seems like a cheap sport (you just need shoes!) until you actually go shoe shopping. Basic models are usually well over $100 new, and their cushioning breaks down after…
The Easiest Way to Stop Wet Wipes From Sticking Together
Photo: Adam Radosavljevic (Shutterstock) Let’s start off by acknowledging that just because a problem is small doesn’t mean it’s not worth solving, and I am here to remove one minor…
Why You Probably Shouldn’t Clean Your Dryer Vent With a Leaf Blower
Photo: Benjamin Clapp (Shutterstock) You should be cleaning your dryer vent about once a year, and while it can be a slightly inconvenient task, it’s important to know that the…
Roll, Don’t ‘File,’ Clothes in Your Drawer
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) We’re rapidly heading into spring cleaning season, which means disinfecting, organizing, and generally trying to overhaul the whole damn house. Before you tackle your dresser drawers,…
This Bathroom Staple Will Keep Your Trash Cans From Smelling Awful
Photo: Jenson (Shutterstock) From the garage to the kitchen to your kids’ bedrooms, smelly trash cans abound in your home. But you might already have the perfect solution—in your bathroom.…
The Best Way to Remove Scuff Marks From Your Shoes
Photo: Monica Garrison (Shutterstock) Unless you go to great lengths to keep your shoes looking pristine at all times, they’re probably going to accumulate some scuff marks from everyday wear…
12 Unexpected Household Uses for Cling Wrap
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cling wrap is a kitchen MVP, always there when you need to wrap up leftovers or keep ingredients fresher for longer in the fridge. It can…
The Two Easiest Ways to Get a Duvet Cover On
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Making the bed is among my least favorite chores. First, there’s the all-out war with the fitted sheet. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, there’s a second…
Yes, You Need to Clean Your Dirty Broom
Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) Yes, your broom is for cleaning, but even things that are for cleaning also need to be cleaned themselves. You shouldn’t be pushing a dirty tool around…