Don’t Bother Boiling a Lemon to ‘Neutralize’ Odors
I write a lot about different methods to remove odors from of a bunch of different things, from smoky smells in the house to stinky ones in diaper pails. While…
Unexpected Ways You Can Use Orange Peels In Your Kitchen
In addition to being a delicious and portable snack, oranges—or more specifically, their peels—have a second life as everything from candy, to pest control in your garden, to an egg…
This Is Truly the Best Way to Eat a Grapefruit
Photo: Fotosr52 (Shutterstock) For most of my life, I thought I didn’t like grapefruit. I loved the flavor—grapefruit seltzer is the tops—and the scent, but the actual fruit? Too bitter,…
Use a Lemon Peel to Rehydrate Your Weed
Photo: Dmytro Tyshchenko (Shutterstock) Spring is in the air, flowers are beginning to bloom, and 420 is right around the corner. You don’t want to find yourself scrambling at 4:19…
The Easiest (and Most Natural) Ways to Get Rid of Garbage Disposal Odors
Photo: Shchus (Shutterstock) The garbage disposal may be one of the miracles of modern life, but it’s also a source for foul odors to build up. Once the odors are…
How to Get Started With Bonsai Trees Without Killing Them
Photo: TONG2519 (Shutterstock) When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in…
How to Keep a Succulent Alive, Because It’s Trickier Than You Think
Photo: Dan Kitwood (Getty Images) First time growers are often told to buy plants like bamboo, cacti, or succulents. We’re told these are resilient plants that don’t need a lot…
Roast Your Subpar Citrus
Photo: Claire Lower Eating Trash With ClaireEating Trash With ClaireThe series where Claire Lower convinces you to transform your kitchen scraps into something edible and delicious We are nearing the…