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

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.

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.

5 TCL TV settings to change for the best possible picture
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which five TCL TV settings to adjust for better picture quality.

How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

You can use Audio Sharing to connect two AirPods to the same iPhone — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use Audio Sharing to connect two pairs of AirPods or Beats to your iPhone at once.

Where to put a peace lily so it actually flowers — 5 ideal spots in your home
By Kaycee Hill published
Position your peace lily in these five places for healthy growth and consistent blooms.

3 ways to remove a virus from your phone without paying for apps
By Kaycee Hill published
Worried your phone might have a virus? Here's how to check and remove it for free.

Your Christmas cactus can bloom again this year — here's the January care it needs
By Kaycee Hill published
Your Christmas cactus needs crucial care in January, here's what you can do right now to make sure it blooms beautifully.

How to remove your home address from the internet — 6 ways to protect your privacy
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven effective ways to remove your home address from the internet, including blurring map apps, deleting search results, and cleaning up social media.

ChatGPT just quietly launched a Google Translate rival — here's how it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use ChatGPT Translate to convert text between 50 languages and refine translations for different audiences and contexts.

Peace lily outgrowing its pot? Here's when and how to repot it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn when to repot your peace lily based on key warning signs, plus simple step-by-step instructions for repotting without damaging the roots.

I've been using Macs for years — here are 3 power user tweaks that changed everything
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to optimize your Mac setup and become a power user with these tips.
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