Latest articles by Alice Carroll
5 signs your plant needs a bigger pot right now
Learn the most common houseplant care mistakes and simple fixes that keep plants thriving.
3 TV settings to change right now for the ultimate World Cup experience
Three simple TV setting changes transform your World Cup viewing experience with better picture quality, clearer commentary, and more natural motion.
Rosemary plant turning brown? Start with the "scratch test" to save it
The simple way to tell why your rosemary leaves are browning — and how to save it.
5 tips for grilling in your apartment without triggering the smoke alarm
Want to grill in your apartment without setting off the fire alarm? Here are five tips for smoke-free indoor grilling.
Prepping for a cookout? Here's how to restore your rusted grill grates to a brilliant shine
Get your grill ready for barbecue season with this practical, chemical-free guide and keep your grates looking brand new all summer.
When to fertilize tomatoes: the 3-step schedule for a bountiful harvest
Learn how to feed, support, and care for your tomato plants at every stage, from first planting to final harvest.
Your indoor plants need different care in spring — 5 adjustments to make now
Spring changes stress indoor plants, here's five care tips to help them thrive.
Your soil might still be compacted from winter — here's how to fix it before planting
Learn how to identify compacted soil after winter and restore it with simple aeration techniques, so your garden is ready for healthy spring planting.
3 spring cleaning tasks you’re probably skipping that are actually crucial
Learn how to iron stove grates to remove baked-on food and grime.
I spent 10 minutes cleaning my iron stove grates this way — and I'll never go back to store-bought cleaners
Learn how to iron stove grates to remove baked-on food and grime.
My stainless steel sink looked dull for years — until I used these two pantry staples
Learn how to restore your stainless steel sink and banish limescale, watermarks, and soap scum — using just two common household ingredients.
Stop scrubbing your shower glass the hard way — these 3 household items remove limescale instantly
Discover how to clean shower glass and remove limescale using three simple household items for a streak-free finish.
Don't let your shed rot this winter — 3 preventive steps every shed owner should take
Learn how to prevent shed rot this winter, by by following these three steps to protect your shed from damage.
