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

3 reasons your Christmas cactus is wilting and how to fix it now
By Kaycee Hill published
Your wilting Christmas cactus is trying to tell you something. Discover three main causes of wilting and how to fix it.

You can de-ice your car windshield in seconds with this one kitchen item — here's how
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to de-ice your car windshield quickly and safely using a ziplock bag filled with warm water instead of scraping.

Winter storms could knock out power — here's how to connect a generator to your house safely
By Kaycee Hill published
Extreme cold is hitting, here's how to safely hook up a generator to your house before you lose power.

7 things your iPhone search bar can do that you probably don't know about
By Kaycee Hill published
Your iPhone search bar can do way more than you think. Here's seven hidden features to try next.

Your TV is watching you — how to turn off data collection on LG, Samsung, Roku and more
By Kaycee Hill published
Stop smart TVs from tracking your viewing habits in this brand-by-brand opt-out guide.

3 hidden AirPods features that instantly boost sound and comfort
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Your AirPods have 3 features that boost sound and fit, here's how to use them.

I fixed my blurry streaming quality without upgrading my internet — here's how I did it
By Kaycee Hill published
Streaming constantly buffering? These 5 fixes work better than upgrading your internet.

Your iPhone has a secret photo vault to keep pictures hidden — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill published
Your iPhone can hide photos from everyone but you, here's how to access the secret album feature.

How to fix muffled TV dialogue — make voices sound clearer on your LG TV
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use your LG TV's sound modes to make dialogue clearer with the Clear Voice setting.

5 hidden Gmail features everyone needs to know to work smarter — including 'Auto-advance'
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Discover five hidden Gmail features that save time, boost security, and organize your inbox better.

How to remove ice from a driveway quickly and safely
By Katie Mortram last updated
Knowing how to remove ice from a driveway is easier than you’d think.

7 tips and tricks to make your LG TV even better
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Improve the webOS experience on your LG TV with these tips and tricks to streamline the interface and optimize performance.

Why your Christmas cactus leaves are turning red — and how to bring back the green
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.

Your lawn is vulnerable to snow mold right now — here's how to protect it before spring
By Kaycee Hill published
Snow mold is silently damaging lawns right now, here's what it is and what you can do about it

Never pour hot water on a frozen windshield — here's the safe way to defrost it fast with a common household item
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to defrost your windshield safely with rubbing alcohol spray that melts ice in seconds without risking glass damage.

Your peace lily won't survive winter if you don't change these 5 things
By Kaycee Hill published
Is your peace lily struggling? These 5 winter care adjustments will help.

Stop killing your grass: 5 safe de-icing methods you need to know
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Keep your grass alive this winter with these de-icing methods that won't damage your lawn.

How to fix muffled TV dialogue — 3 settings that make speech clearer on your Samsung TV
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover three Samsung TV audio settings that make dialogue clearer and volume more consistent.

Dripping faucets prevents frozen pipes in your home — here's how to do it properly
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn when (and how) to drip faucets correctly to prevent frozen pipes, which faucets to focus on, and what to do if pipes freeze.

5 hidden iPhone features that are genuinely useful — try these now
By Kaycee Hill published
Apple doesn't advertise these iPhone features, but you'll use them constantly once you know about them.

Never climb an icy roof to clear snow — here's the safe way to remove dangerous buildup
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Heavy snow accumulation can stress your roof to its breaking point, here's how to clear it safely from the ground.

Winter storms are coming — drain your sprinkler system now before it freezes and cracks
By Kaycee Hill published
Freezing temps can destroy your sprinkler system overnight. here's how to drain it before it's too late.

IKEA's resell program now accepts almost 3,000 items — here's how to trade in your old furniture for store credit
By Kaycee Hill published
IKEA just expanded its buyback program to nearly 3,000 items. Here's how it works.
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