These Are the Easiest Fixes for the Worst Landlord Repairs
A “landlord special,” as it’s come to be known, is a repair done in the fastest and cheapest way possible in order to ready a unit for the next tenant.…
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Washing Whites
Home decor color trends come and go, but classic white linens—like bedding, towels, and tablecloths—never go out of style. Sure, being a neutral color helps, but there’s a certain comfort…
When to Use a Microfiber Cloth Instead of Paper Towels
Photo: A3pfamily (Shutterstock) Microfiber cloths—soft, absorbent, economical—are often a preferable alternative to using and throwing away a heap of paper towels. But not every time. Here’s how should you decide…
Please Don’t Clean Your Car Seats With Shaving Cream
Everyone wants quick and efficient ways to clean their most-used items, and shaving cream has been presented as just such a method for cleaning car upholstery—but its use can go…
Your Luggage Is Probably Filthy
When was the last time you cleaned your luggage? No, not using a vacuum attachment to suck up any dirt, crumbs, and schmutz that have accumulated inside your suitcase over…
The Difference Between Contact Cement and Rubber Cement
Photo: Joni Hanebutt (Shutterstock) Walk into any hardware, big-box, or craft store, and you’ll find an aisle (or at least part of an aisle) full of different types of adhesives.…
You Can Add Privacy to Your Windows With Decorative Film
Upgrading your windows for privacy or to reflect light to keep your home cool can get expensive. Changing the shape of windows or the glass type can run into the…
When to Avoid Cleaning With Hot Water
Photo: Thomas Holt (Shutterstock) When you look up how to clean them something, you inevitably find that you’re instructed to use cold or hot water. But really, what’s the difference?…
You Can Clean Sticker Residue With Something Already in Your Cabinet
Getting price tags off of thrift-store finds, or scraping industrial strength glue off of walls and siding from battery operated smart devices can be a challenge. What’s worse is that…
This Is the Best Reason to Save Your Champagne Corks
Photo: Claire Lower For some reason, I have a Moon Pie-branded tin that is absolutely stuffed with old wine corks I’ve collected over the years. I don’t know what I’m…