Kaycee is the How-To Editor at Tom’s Guide, crafting no-nonsense tutorials across phones, home hacks, TVs, beauty tech, and grooming. If it plugs into a wall, sits on a vanity, or refuses to work when you need it most, she’s probably written a guide on it. Beyond troubleshooting everyday life, Kaycee is an award-winning poet, a quintessential Aries, and perpetually replaying the same four RPGs on repeat.
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Clean your gutters too early and you'll have to do it twice. Discover the 80% leaf-drop rule and the exact fall window to clean gutters before winter arrives.

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The star button on your Roku remote opens a menu of handy shortcuts that’s easy to overlook.

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Why October is the most important month for hydrangeas (and what to do before the first frost).

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If you're dealing with iOS 27 glitches, here's how adjusting a few key display and battery settings can make your iPhone run noticeably smoother.

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Stop putting pumpkin guts down your garbage disposal. Discover why stringy pulp and seeds can ruin pipes, plus how to safely dispose of fall scraps.

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Think closing your iPhone apps saves battery? It doesn’t, and it can make your phone work harder. Here’s why, plus the settings that really help.

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Are you using the wrong side of your sponge? Learn how to match the soft cellulose layer and abrasive scouring pad to the right pans to save your cookware

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Apple Home gets an iOS 27 upgrade, with crisp higher-resolution camera feeds and AI-powered notification summaries for a safer, smarter space.

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Stop fruit flies instantly. Learn how a simple dish soap spray and a weekly drain routine can wipe out flies and larvae in your kitchen.

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Disappointed by your Bluetooth headphones? Learn why iPhone limitations and default EQ settings can ruin your audio —and how to fix them.

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Lost your Apple TV remote? Apple’s new speaker-equipped Siri Remote costs $59 separately and works with existing 4K and HD models.

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Learn the warning signs of earbud-related hearing damage, and how to protect your hearing going forward.

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Clean windows without streaks using white vinegar. Learn the exact ratio, the overcast day trick, and the best tools for crystal-clear glass.

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Protect your digital footprint on YouTube. Learn how to auto-delete watch history, hide your playlists, and disable personalized ad tracking.

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Think your screen time limits are locked down? From passcode hacks to secret notes, here’s how kids bypass phone rules and how to fix them fast.

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How long does grass seed take to grow? Learn exact germination times by grass type and 3 practical steps to make your lawn sprout up to a week faster.

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Preserve your phone battery during a power outage. Learn the 4 essential settings expert Marcus Clarke recommends toggling to maintain emergency connectivity.

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Skip the expensive camera gear — adjusting your phone's exposure times, lens settings, and stability is all it takes to capture gorgeous starscapes.

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Learn how to quickly create, save, and place signatures on PDFs on your Mac using built-in macOS tools hidden right on your desktop.

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Learn how freezing nights impact winter chickadees and how one simple feeding addition provides the essential calories they need to survive cold snaps.

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Updated to iOS 27 and noticing your battery draining faster than usual? Connectivity Assist might just be the culprit. Here's how to disable it.

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Discover the effortless method to clean stainless steel appliances without smudges or streaks using quick, effective techniques.

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Stop ruining fine fabrics with harsh peg marks. Here is how the dual-hole design in standard clothespins protects your wardrobe.
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