I Told My Husband the TV Goes Off During Sunday Dinner. This Is What Happened
The game was always on and nobody was really talking. One Sunday I asked for an hour with the TV off. Here’s how it went, and the small rules that made it stick.
I Told My Mother-in-Law I’m Making the Stuffing My Way This Year. This Is What Happened
For twenty years I made her stuffing recipe at my own table. This Thanksgiving I made mine. Here’s how I told her, and how we ended up with two pans and no hard feelings.
How to Stop Condensation on Windows in Winter
Wet windows every cold morning can lead to mold on the sills. Here’s why it happens and the simple habits that keep the glass dry.
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron
No iron, no time? A damp towel, the dryer, a hot shower or a spray bottle will smooth most wrinkles in minutes. Here’s what works for which fabric.
How to Get Candle Wax Out of a Tablecloth (and Off the Table)
Candle wax on the good tablecloth looks like a disaster, but it lifts out with ice, a butter knife and a warm iron. Here’s the step-by-step.
How to Clean Between the Glass on an Oven Door (Without Taking It Apart)
Those brown drips trapped between the two panes of oven glass can’t be reached from the front. Here’s the simple way to get in there, and when to leave it alone.
How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter (The Step Most People Skip)
If your dishes come out gritty or the dishwasher smells, the filter is probably clogged. Here’s how to find it, clean it in five minutes, and how often to do it.
I Told My Grown Son He Does His Own Laundry When He Comes Home. This Is What Happened
Every visit home meant a duffel bag of dirty clothes left by my washer. This time I showed him where the detergent was. Here’s what happened, and why it was good for both of us.
I Told My Family We’re Only Buying Christmas Gifts for the Kids This Year. This Is What Happened
Buying for every adult in a growing family had become stressful and expensive. This year I suggested gifts for the children only. Here’s how the family took it, and what we do instead.
Egg Roll in a Bowl (One-Pan, 20 Minutes)Q
All the flavor of an egg roll without the wrapper: ground beef, coleslaw mix, garlic, ginger and soy sauce cooked in one skillet in 20 minutes.