How to Keep Squirrels From Destroying Your Pumpkins
Photo: Ian Fox (Shutterstock) Now that you know the best time to carve your pumpkins so they won’t rot before Halloween, it’s time to move on to the next essential…
How Much You Really Earn As a Dog Walker
Photo: Jus_Ol (Shutterstock) As far as side hustles go, dog walking sounds like a sweet deal: Get some time with cute pups, get your steps in, and get paid. But…
For Better Sautéed Mushrooms, Boil Them First
Everyone knows that moisture is the enemy of the Maillard reaction, which makes it tricky to brown ingredients that release water as they cook. But strangely enough, the secret to…
8 of the Hardest-to-Clean Materials (and How to Care for Them)
Photo: KULLAPONG PARCHERAT (Shutterstock) A pair of suede shoes or linen pants might be the star of your closet, but you may also be tempted to keep those items stored…
The Difference Between Passive and Residual Income
Photo: G-Stock Studio (Shutterstock) The thought of earning money without doing any active work sounds pretty nice. When people talk about “earning money while you sleep” (even though that’s a…
Stick a Towel in Your Dishwasher
Having a dishwasher is a game changer, even if it’s a tiny dishwasher, cutting down on both labor and water use. Next to air conditioning, the dishwasher is my favorite…
Do Bubble Machines Really Repel Mosquitoes?
Photo: Maleo (Shutterstock) Eleven years ago, we published a brief report of a quirky hack: Turning on a kids’ bubble machine is said to keep mosquitoes at bay. And this…
How to Remove Mold From Books (and Prevent It From Coming Back)
Photo: Rick Beauregard (Shutterstock) Given the health risks associated with mold, it’s not something you want in or near your home. Unfortunately, flooding, humidity, and/or improper storage can result in…
Use the ‘Junebug’ Cleaning Method When the Mess Gets Overwhelming
Photo: PR Image Factory (Shutterstock) I am not a naturally neat person. I try, but it’s never been a particularly easy or intuitive process. During calmer times, I am able…
12 Impressive Pen Tricks to Learn for When You’re Nervous or Bored
When I was in high school, the kid who sat in front of me in English class was a master pen spinner, and it was mesmerizing. He would sit there…