All the ‘Single-Use’ Household Items You Should Be Re-Using
Part of being an adult is feeling the constant need to replenish basic household supplies. One way to combat this loop is to be more mindful about recycling and re-purposing…
Five Ways to Fix a Cracked Window, Ranked From the Worst to the Best Idea
Discovering a cracked pane of glass in one of your home’s windows might get you contemplating an expensive replacement. But you can often repair a cracked window yourself, and prevent…
Why You Probably Shouldn’t Wrap Your Car
Your car is probably one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make that isn’t a house, so it’s understandable the lengths people will go to in order to protect…
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…
12 Unexpected Household Uses for Cling Wrap
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cling wrap is a kitchen MVP, always there when you need to wrap up leftovers or keep ingredients fresher for longer in the fridge. It can…
12 Unexpected Ways to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House
Photo: diy13 (Shutterstock) When you park overnight, especially in winter, consider using your wipers to hold a piece of bubble wrap to the windshield. You’ll keep it free of debris,…
Use Cling Wrap to Keep Your Refrigerator Clean
Photo: Zephyr_p (Shutterstock) You probably don’t look forward to cleaning the dripped mashed potatoes, gravy, and soup from your poor fridge. But there’s a way to make that clean-up a…
Plastic Wrap Is Your Best Travel Accessory
Photo: Jelena Stanojkovic (Shutterstock) Some people are pristine packers who dutifully Ziplock their toiletries, fold outfits together, and arrive at their destination with everything they need organized conveniently. Others are…
You Should Use Contact Paper Around Your Home
Photo: Diego Diaz Piedra (Shutterstock) Though long-associated with lining drawers and shelves, contact paper has a lot more to offer. And if your only experience with it has been limited…