Use Cling Wrap to Keep Your Refrigerator Clean
Photo: Zephyr_p (Shutterstock) You probably don’t look forward to cleaning the dripped mashed potatoes, gravy, and soup from your poor fridge. But there’s a way to make that clean-up a…
The Easy Way to Freeze (and Thaw) Leftover Turkey
Photo: KHUNNINE (Shutterstock) Some foods keep fine in the fridge for longer than others, and whether you observe the rules of the USDA (which advises that most foods be trashed…
Never Keep These Things In a Storage Unit
Photo: jeffeast401 (Shutterstock) Storage units can be a temporary fix during a move, or help keep your clutter—holiday decorations, out-of-season clothes, sporting equipment, and so on—to a minimum. But there…
How to Save Money on Energy Bills as a Renter
Photo: wk1003mike (Shutterstock) No matter where you live, you’re likely feeling the pinch of the rising costs of energy, gas, and water. Those who own their home may opt to…
9 Foods You Should Never Freeze
Blanching vegetables can help them retain their texture and flavor while they’re stored in the freezer, but some vegetables (and fruits we refer to as “vegetables”) don’t fare so well…
Combine These Two Annoying Kitchen Chores Into One
My two least favorite kitchen chores are cleaning out the fridge and taking out the trash. Both tend to be a little gross, involve some amount of bending over, and…
How to Pull Off the ‘Hidden Kitchen’ Trend
Photo: N_Design (Shutterstock) Interior design trends reflect the times we live in, and nearly three years into a pandemic that’s made eating at restaurants pretty risky, it’s no surprise that…
Kitchen Tips: 5 Mistakes We Must Avoid While Storing Food In Refrigerator
Let’s agree, cooking or spending time in kitchen is the last thing we would want to do after a long tiring day. Many-a-days, it is the same during the mornings…
How to Turn Your Finished Basement Into a (Legal) Apartment for Extra Income
Photo: Artazum (Shutterstock) For most homeowners, a basement is just glorified storage space. Even finished basements often present a challenge—most of us default to throwing an old rug, couch, and…
You Need a Different Ice Box in Your Freezer
Photo: PJjaruwan (Shutterstock) Open, free-floating ice trays—even the silicone ones—are no way to store ice. They’re prone to breaking, being stinky, and there’s always one ice cube that will never…