Kaycee is Tom's Guide's How-To Editor, known for tutorials that get straight to what works. She writes across phones, homes, TVs and everything in between — because life doesn't stick to categories and neither should good advice. She's spent years in content creation doing one thing really well: making complicated things click. Kaycee is also an award-winning poet and co-editor at Fox and Star Books.
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Looking for a natural carpenter bee repellent? Here's how to make a safe peppermint spray to keep them away for good.

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iOS 27 upgrades RCS in Messages: 2 new features added and what still remains on my wishlist.

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Score the iPhone Duo on launch day. Essential pre-order hacks, checkout strategies, and Apple Store tips to secure your foldable on October 16.

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Save over 60% on a 2-pack of Amazon’s compact Blink Mini 2 plug-in cameras with built-in spotlights and color night vision.

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Learn when to winterize your sprinkler system before the first hard freeze and the key steps to drain your lines to prevent costly repairs.

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Spreading a fall pre-emergent on your lawn right now creates a barrier that blocks winter weed seeds from sprouting. Here's the best way to do it.

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Not all 4K Fire TV devices are created equal. Before you add one to your cart, discover how Amazon’s streaming sticks and flagship Cube actually compare.

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Mold thrives on trapped moisture — and these three routine habits are inviting it right into your living space.

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Discover the top Apple Notes upgrades in iOS 27, from section links to clipboard Markdown, that turn the default app into a true writing tool.

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Protect young trees from severe winter damage. Discover the simple 3-step fall routine to insulate roots and shield trunks before hard frosts hit.

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Here's a step-by-step on how to effectively descale your Breville coffee maker for better-tasting coffee and prolonged machine life.

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Stink bugs invading your house? This natural scent repels them instantly.

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Termites are swarming right now, here's five ways to get rid of them for good, before it’s too late.

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Learn how to brew authentic cowboy coffee using simple ingredients and techniques, perfect for camping or rustic coffee experiences.

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You’re using your Action Button wrong. Learn how iOS 27 lets you open custom app menus and adapt your iPhone side button to your day automatically.

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Learn how to find iOS 27’s anti-scam shield in your iPhone settings to block fraudsters in real time without compromising your privacy.

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Amazon’s $2.5B FTC settlement expands on October 1, bringing automatic payouts to millions more Prime members. Here is who qualifies.

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With iOS 27, you can get Apple Intelligence to design custom shortcuts — here's how.

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Google Photos has added a smart new privacy tool. Here is how to use the Redact pen to blur out sensitive text and account details on Android devices.

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Notice red and black insects swarming your walls? Here's why boxelder bugs choose your home every fall — and the $2 trick to safely stop them.

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I stopped my white towels and linens from turning yellow using this simple bleach rule.

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Why your tomatoes are stuck green — and how to force them red before frost.

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Why hummingbirds chase each other away from feeders, and how to fix it.
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