Make This Cheap and Easy DIY Soft Scrub
This summer, I became a bit of a boat girl. My boyfriend got a boat and suddenly, I was learning about fishing, docking, navigating, and the uniqueness of marina culture.…
Make a Mini Loaf of Bread With a Single Cup of Flour
There are loads of simple white bread recipes out there, many of which yield multiple loaves worth of dough. Whether you’re a seasoned bread baker, or trying your hand at…
Make This Gooey, Stretchy Cheese Sauce With Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
I consider myself a champion of processed cheese. Velveeta, Kraft Singles, and the like may not belong on a cheese board, but they have their places, usually in a Crockpot…
The Best Way to Safely Put Out a Grease Fire
An oil inferno is pretty much the worst-case scenario in any kitchen, but do you know how to respond if a grease fire happens to you? Here’s what to use…
That Baking Soda in Your Fridge Probably Isn’t Doing Much
Deep in the back of many refrigerators sits a small orange box with one of the top corners torn off—or, in some cases, a bowl of white powder. That, of…
How Baking Soda, of All Things, Can Help Your Workout
Baking soda—more formally known as sodium bicarbonate—has a lot of uses beyond just baking, from cleaning various surfaces, soothing your heartburn, to even browning your meat better. In addition to…
Use Baking Soda to Get Rid of Moss Growing on Your Sidewalk and Driveway
Not everyone is a fan of the rustic look of moss growing on their driveway, sidewalk, or patio. But, appearance aside, it’s a safety hazard. When moss covers materials like…
You Can Clean Your Dishwasher With Lemonade Kool-Aid
Photo: ivan_kislitsin (Shutterstock) Everything old eventually becomes new again: We’ve been proponents of using Kool-Aid to clean your dishwasher since 2007, but the hack is finding new life on TikTok…
How to Make Truly Great Irish Soda Bread
Photo: vm2002 (Shutterstock) Irish soda bread is a reliable “anytime-food,” but it’s especially apt for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This hearty loaf can be a real boon to a packed…
7 Ways to De-Gunk Your Pans
Photo: focal point (Shutterstock) It’s a classic, tried-and-true combo, so you might as well put your faith in it: Vinegar and baking soda can help you with that caked-on mess.…