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.
Latest articles by Kaycee Hill

This iPhone and Android setting might be quietly leaking your home address
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to check for and remove GPS location data embedded in your photos.

I discovered why cockroaches kept coming inside — here's how to stop them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how bay leaves naturally repel cockroaches from kitchens and living spaces.

3 OLED settings you should've enabled already — they prevent burn-in
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which settings prevent OLED burn-in and how to enable them on any brand.

'Daylighting' made my home brighter and slashed my electricity bills — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to brighten rooms with natural light and lower your electricity bills as a result.

I swapped my expensive cleanser for this $69 facial brush — and my skin hasn't looked this clear in years
By Kaycee Hill published
RecommendedThe GESKE Sonic Thermo Facial Brush pairs warming technology with sonic cleansing and an AI-guided app to deliver a genuinely smarter cleanse.

iOS 26.4 finally adds the hidden controls to tone down Liquid Glass — here’s how
By Kaycee Hill published
Reduce Liquid Glass brightness and motion with two new iOS 26.4 settings.

Your smart TV isn’t old, it’s just laggy — 5 easy ways to reclaim its speed
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix slow smart TV performance with software updates, cache clearing, and proper restarts.

Your succulent is dying of thirst every time you mist it — do this instead
By Kaycee Hill published
Stop misting your succulents and switch to deep watering to keep leaves plump and healthy.

This Apple Music feature is my favorite upgrade in iOS 26.4 — here’s why
By Kaycee Hill published
With iOS 26.4, you can find concerts from your favorite artists in Apple Music and get tickets without having to search elsewhere.

If you're copy-pasting from AI, you aren't learning. Try these "active" shifts instead
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use AI as a study partner that enhances learning instead of replacing it.

Stop using the default iPhone vibration — this iPhone setting lets you 'feel' who's calling you
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to assign custom vibration patterns to iPhone contacts, so you know who's calling simply by feel.

This $2 'herb shield' actually keeps cockroaches out of your home
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how bay leaves naturally repel cockroaches from kitchens and living spaces.

Smart glasses vs. regular glasses — here's how to tell if you're being filmed
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to identify smart glasses and spot when they're recording you in public.

Carpet moths are waking up in March — here's how to get rid of them before they damage your home
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to identify carpet moth infestations and prevent damage to carpets and wool items.

These 5 hidden iPhone features aren't flashy — but they're surprisingly useful
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five iPhone features that are small but mighty. Right here, right now.

You can still plant daffodil bulbs in March — here's how to do it right
By Kaycee Hill published
Here's what you need to know about March-planted daffodil bulbs and how to improve your chances of blooming.

I tested this Dyson dupe on my thick curly hair — and I'm genuinely impressed
By Kaycee Hill published
RecommendedPowerful, quiet, and kinder to curls than its price suggests — the Dreame Glory is the Dyson dupe that actually lives up to the comparison.

This Google Maps feature saves me 20 minutes every day, and you're probably ignoring it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how checking Google Maps traffic before leaving prevents wasted time in avoidable congestion.

March is make-or-break for these 5 garden plants
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which garden plants need critical March care to thrive through summer.

7 tips to banish weeds from your lawn that won't harm the grass
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to banish weeds while preserving your lawn's health and appearance.

Stop 'garbage juice' from turning your trash can into a maggot farm with this $1 fix
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to eliminate maggots from trash cans and prevent flies from returning.

Never put your TV in these 3 spots — move it now before damage occurs
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn three common TV placement mistakes that cause overheating and permanent damage over time.

5 common lawn care mistakes that are killing your yard — avoid them this spring
By Kaycee Hill published
Repeating the same mistakes time after time can lead to a lawn that's beyond repair, so here are some common mistakes to be aware of.
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