How to Replace a Broken Window Screen for Less Than $20
Photo: Ozgur Coskun (Shutterstock) Warmer weather is coming. Before it’s time to literally throw caution to the wind and open the windows, it’s time to repair those torn screens that…
Make This Plant Pulley for Easier Watering
Photo: Mikhail Gnatkovskiy (Shutterstock) Hanging plants are a great addition to your home, but watering them can be a hassle—especially if you have high ceilings. To save yourself the trouble,…
How to Make the Perfect DIY Gift-Wrapping Station
Photo: Dragana Gordic (Shutterstock) Wrapping holiday gifts can be fun—but if your gift-wrapping station is disorganized (and the wrapping paper is forever rolling off the table and unraveling), it can…
How to Wash Microfiber Towels Without Ruining Them
Photo: Zapylaieva Hanna (Shutterstock) They may seem like any other towel or rag, but those made from microfiber come with some baggage. For starters, some people hate—and we mean, truly…
Inflatable Kayaks Are a Hack (With Caveats)
Photo: Beth Skwarecki When I was shopping for my first kayak and debating options from $250 on up, I happened across a $99 inflatable kayak that seemed too good to…
5 Cliché Father’s Day Gift Ideas Worth Embracing This Year
Photo: MPanchenko (Shutterstock) If you want a gift box that’s jacked up on steroids, consider Man Crates (they currently have a promo for 20% off gifts that cost more than…
Use Magic Erasers to Clean Sneakers, Grout, and Keyboards
We know Mr. Clean “Magic Erasers” as the white pads with a shiny bald man telling you to remove scuff marks from walls. But these little scrubbers—known generically as “melamine…
Throw a ‘Welcome to Summer’ Party for Your Kids After One Hell of a School Year
Photo: Meghan Moravcik Walbert Kids are always excited about the end of the school year, with all those weeks of freedom stretching out ahead of them. But I think it’s…
How to Remove Duct Tape Residue
Photo: Feng Yu (Shutterstock) Duct tape works miracles, but it often leaves behind a sticky reminder of its adhesive, regardless of where you’re using it. Most people try and fail…
15 Ways to Solve Common Household Problems With Duct Tape
Photo: Anton Starikov (Shutterstock) You can often resell your college textbooks, and the better shape they are in, the more money back you’ll get. Some book covers cost a fair…