5 Items You Should Never Put Under the Sink in Your Kitchen

It’s tempting to treat the cabinet under your kitchen sink as a catch-all. Paper towels, cleaning supplies, small appliances—you name it. But this space can be humid, prone to leaks, and poorly ventilated. That combination makes it risky for storing many common household items. Here are five things you should never keep under your kitchen … Read more

How To Properly Use That Drawer Under The Oven

You’ve probably seen that shallow drawer under your oven and treated it like bonus storage. Pots, pans, baking sheets—anything fits, right? Or maybe it’s been ignored for years, quietly collecting dust because you never knew what it was meant for. Believe it or not, that unassuming drawer actually has a very specific job, and once … Read more

Officials Warn To Check Christmas Tree For Walnut-Looking Growth Before Bringing It Indoors

Yes, you read that right—people have occasionally spotted praying mantis eggs in Christmas tree branches. But before you panic, let’s break down what’s really going on. If you water or decorate your Christmas tree, you probably know its branches intimately by now. Maybe you’re careful with certain branches holding delicate ornaments, or perhaps you’ve had … Read more

How Much Should You Tip a Hairdresser?

Let’s be honest—tipping your hairdresser can feel like a mini anxiety exercise. You sit down for a haircut, blowout, or color, and the second the payment screen swivels toward you, all your math skills vanish. You end up punching in a number that feels… safe-ish, hoping it’s not rude. It’s not that you don’t want … Read more

Never knew this

It’s one of the most debated kitchen questions — should butter stay on the counter or be kept in the fridge? Some people swear by soft, spreadable butter left out at room temperature, while others can’t imagine leaving dairy unrefrigerated. Your husband might insist that leaving butter out is completely fine because “that’s how it’s … Read more

The Forgotten Backyard Treasure You Need to Rediscover

If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, you might remember a mushroom fruiting house tucked behind the cucumbers in your family garden. Ours was made from old windows and felt like something out of a fairytale—foggy panes, damp straw inside, and mushrooms that seemed to appear overnight. More Than Just Growing FoodBack then, … Read more