Latest articles by Katie Mortram
How to clean AirPods quickly and safely
Here’s how to clean AirPods quickly and effectively, without breaking them.
I test appliances for a living — here are my top 9 clothes dryer tips
I’ve been testing appliances for over 6 years — here’s how you can get more out of your clothes dryer.
How to clean a MacBook screen and get rid of smudges
Want to know how to clean a MacBook screen? It’s quick and easy to do with a couple of household items.
7 signs that it’s time to replace your pillow
Pillows are one of those things that we rarely replace, but we really should. Here are 7 signs that you need a new pillow.
9 tips and tricks to cut your cleaning time in half
Here’s how you can cut your cleaning time in half, without making your home look like a mess.
7 mattress care mistakes you’re making right now
When was the last time you cleaned your mattress? Here are 7 mattress care mistakes to avoid at all costs.
7 ways to prevent your clothes from tangling in the clothes dryer
Fed up with unraveling your laundry from the dryer? Here’s 7 ways you can keep your clothes from tangling in the clothes dryer.
How to unshrink a sweater without damaging it
Knowing how to unshrink a sweater can get your favorite knitwear looking like new again.
How to attract birds into your garden this winter
Want more birds to frequent your garden this winter? Here are 7 ways you can encourage birds to visit.
9 gross things you forget to clean around your home
How thoroughly do you clean your home? Here are 9 gross things everyone forgets to clean.
How to clean Meta Quest 2 lenses quickly and safely
Here we break down how to clean Meta Quest 2 lenses quickly and effectively, so you don’t have to look at fingerprints anymore.
7 kitchen cleaning mistakes you’re making right now
What’s the point in cleaning if it’s counterproductive? Here are 7 kitchen cleaning mistakes you never knew you were making.
5 signs it’s time to replace your cast iron skillet
Cast iron skillets last forever right? Sadly that’s not always the case. Here are 5 signs that your cast iron skillet needs an update.
Just Dance 2023 review
Just Dance 2023 adds valuable visual details to the series, and lets you dance with others online.
9 things you’re hoarding, which you should throw away right now
Even the most organized of housekeepers can hang onto things they shouldn’t. Here are 9 things most people are guilty of hoarding, and why you should get rid of them.
7 ways to prevent limescale in your shower
Is your shower full of limescale? Here are 7 ways you can prevent it in the future.
How long will food last in your freezer?
Here’s how long you can keep food in the freezer before the quality starts to degrade.
How to remove pilling from clothes to restore your sweaters
Are tiny bobbles ruining your favorite sweater? Here’s how to remove pilling from clothes, so you can make it look like new.
How to clean a cast iron skillet and remove rust
Cast iron skillets are an essential cooking tool, but they can show burn marks quickly. Here’s how to get it looking like new again
How to clean a dishwasher
Noticed your dishwasher has started to smell? It’s time to give it a clean — here’s how you do it.
Powder vs liquid detergent: which is best for your laundry?
Ever wondered which is better — powder vs liquid detergent? Here, we breakdown the benefits behind each of these options and help you decide which is best.
How to get rid of mold and stop it from coming back
Need to know how to get rid of mold? Here, we cover every step you need to take, as well as how to stop it from coming back.
I turned this smart light into a sunrise alarm clock — and it’s a game changer
Here’s what happened when our Homes Editor used a portable smart light as a sunrise alarm clock.
