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 …
How to care for a baseball or softball glove
Did you know that baseball was first played barehanded? In 1870, injured player Doug Allison wore a buckskin mitten to protect his injured hand, and in 1875 player Charles Waite …
Flags — How to take care of your flags so they last
Do you fly a flag at your house? Maybe a Pride flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community or a Black Lives Matter flag in support of people of color? …
How to take care of your purse
When I earned my first paycheck at age 15, I spent it on a purse. Not a very expensive purse (no designer logo!), but a well-made, pretty handbag that made …