Your Best Prime Day Beauty Splurges
When most of your money goes to bills, food, and rent, it can be hard to justify spending the remainder on beauty products. But self-care is important—and there’s no shame…
Why You Don’t Need to Sterilize Your Soil
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered what’s been called a “global garden boom,” there has been a renewed interest in various methods and strategies for improving growing conditions…
5 Clever Ways to Use a Bar of Soap in Your Garden
Even if you prefer washing your hands and body with soap in gel or liquid form, there are still plenty of reasons to have a few bars of soap on…
How to Keep a Swimsuit Clean Without Damaging It
With swimming season now upon us, you may find yourself wondering (as you did last summer, and the summer before that): Is there a right way to wash these swimsuits…
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…
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…
What to Do Instead of the Viral TikTok ‘Everything Shower’
“Everything showers” are big on TikTok these days. When I first heard of these, my thought was: “Right, like when I wash my hair and shave my legs.” That’s the…
10 Simple Upgrades to Improve Your New Home Right Away
Moving into a new home can be a chore, from figuring out how things work to unpacking boxes and arranging furniture, and it’s common to feel unsettled for a while.…
The Easiest Way to Fix a Dripping Shower Head
A dripping shower head isn’t just annoying: It’s also a waste of water with environmental and financial consequences. There are a number of different issues that could result in a…
How to Clean Tree Sap From Your Clothes (and Everything Else)
Tree sap can get on your clothes, car, shoes, deck furniture, and countless other places you might not expect it. Here’s how to clean it off. Use a small amount…