The Best Ways to Organize Food in a Dorm Room
Photo: Michael Dechev (Shutterstock) Out of everything you learn in college, one of the most long-lasting lessons might be how to cook for yourself, even—and especially—when you’re exhausted and low…
Here’s What Those Spray Paint Marks on Trees Mean
Photo: Mino Surkala (Shutterstock) If you spend enough time surrounded by trees, you may come across some that have been marked with various colors of spray paint, using different symbols,…
You Should Ditch These Travel Items for the Full-Size Versions
Travel-sized items have their place. I swear by my little dopp kit that has a travel toothbrush, mini tube of toothpaste, pint-sized deodorant, and a short-handled razor in its own…
The Smartest Ways to Repurpose Household Items in Your Garden
Gardening is the type of hobby that seems more affordable than it actually is. Sure, there are ways around this—like borrowing items from a tool library, and taking advantage of…
How Often You Really Need to Clean Your Reusable Water Bottle
Carrying a reusable water bottle is good for both you and the environment. But without regular cleaning, it may not be as helpful and healthy as you think, as bacteria…
Install a Stock Tank for a Cheap and Easy Backyard Pool
A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the pool life…
Yes, Your Water Can Go Bad
We all know that food and drinks can go bad. Your refrigerator likely has items right now that were once wholesome food and is now…not wholesome, and no longer food.…
The Easiest Ways to Eat Cheap and Healthy on a Road Trip
Road trip season is approaching. Do you know what you’re going to eat? There’s nothing wrong with hopping in the car with a hope and a dream and an assumption…
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,…
Why You Should Pour Drinks Upside Down
Photo: batjaket (Shutterstock) Some completely expected, ordinary messes really piss me off. I think it’s because I’m fully aware that the mess is about to begin. Specifically, every time I…