Zucchini and yellow squash — How to choose and store summer squash
It’s zucchini season! And that always means there’s plenty to be had — if not in your garden or a neighbor’s, then at your local market. Despite its abundant availability, I …
Natural stain removal for clothing
I like things tidy, but I’m ridiculously messy when it comes to painting and other DIY, yard work, crafting, cooking, etc. Stains on my clothing (despite my wearing an apron) …
Garden hands — How to get your hands clean (really clean!) after gardening
I love hands. I always notice them and appreciate them — from sweet, smooth infant hands to old, wrinkled hands that show how much they’ve worked over the years. I …
Sheets — How to choose and care for bed sheets
Do you love your bed sheets? Have you ever slept on sheets that you thought were perfect — just the right weight and texture — and wondered what made them …
Alocasia Plant Care
If you’re looking for drama in your houseplant collection, alocasia — the African mask plant — will bring it. Just look at those bold, distinctive veins and unusually shaped leaves …
Tomatoes — How to choose and store tomatoes
Do you grow your own tomatoes? It wouldn’t be surprising — 93% of gardeners in the U.S. do! Or maybe you — like me — rely on the grocers or farmers’ …
Driving tips to help your car last longer
Cars are a major investment. In fact, for many of us, our first car is also our first big purchase. (I loved that pretty blue $500 Skylark!) Learning to take …
Sewing Kits — How to make a sewing kit
Don’t you love being the person who can solve a problem? The one who can fix something amiss? I’m not talking problematic relationships or even leaky roofs (though bonus points …
Houseplant water — What’s the best water to use on your houseplants?
It depends. Not my favorite answer to any question — but hang in here with me for just a bit. (Your houseplants will thank you for your diligence!) Houseplant water …
Melons — How to choose and store fresh watermelon, cantaloupe, and other melons
Summer is here, and melons are on the menu! (Watermelon is practically synonymous with summer, right?!) The average American consumes about 27 pounds of melons each year, and I’d bet …