Super helpful tip on grating the Fels Naptha for odor removal. I always think of it more for stains than odors, but I’ll tuck that tip away, thanks! Read more

I’m legit so jealous you can line dry. I also like “pretty side down” as a turn of phrase, that’s so great. Read more

I was slammed yesterday, but am doing my best to un-gray people here on Offspring — it looks like Michelle got in and did a bunch of approvals yesterday. The way kinja works is that each of the subsites has it’s own approvals, so just bear with us as we start to build up the commenting community. We’re glad you’re… Read more

I love-love-love Fels Naptha! Do you find it works on odors as well as it does on stains? Read more

LUKE OH MY GOD HI YOU’RE HERE. (I’m irrationally annoyed that there’s a link to your Esquire stuff, they don’t deserve the traffic.)(I’m a petty child.) Read more

SUPER INTERESTING. My favorite part was: Read more

I will be on the lookout for it!!! Read more

OMG CAITLIN THIS EXPLAINS SO MUCH. You guys, a few weeks ago I watched Caitlin casually get up from her desk at 5p and do about 2 straight minutes of perfect pushups. In her work clothes. It was INCREDIBLE. And I say this as someone who’s currently at the 3-minute mark with planks. (I’m working up to 6:66 by the Ides… Read more

HEY I WROTE THAT DROSS AND I’M STILL REAL PROUD OF IT Read more

Oh ho ho, you better get to erecting, my friend! I’ve written about 180,000 words (rough count) on eliminating mildew and other malodor from clothing and towels.

Here are a few columns to choose from. Read more

I would stick with handwashing those items, if the machine is causing stretching, though you could try putting the wraps into a mesh washing bag so they’re protected from getting wound around other clothes. For handwashing, which is what I do with my neoprene laptop sleeve, you can use liquid laundry detergent or dish… Read more

Amazing, keep me posted on how you do and I’ll look forward to meeting lil’ Jolie in June! Read more

Sure! But takes and assignment editing are two separate skillsets, thank God! Read more

Aww I love this. You know you’re one of my favorites, so I’m gonna let you in on something: There’s really only one thing to know about me, in terms of getting the response you want out of me — I’m a light witch, so I live by the law of threes. If you give me kindness and respect, you’ll get love back threefold. If… Read more

Oh trust, Hamilton knows Casey and is terrified of her. As well he should be! He’s a wise man, Our HamNo. Read more

Yes to all of this but SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP. Don’t tell the others about the bus! They might start using it en masse and ruin our beautiful transportation oasis. Read more

Okay look, I’m ALL FOR the yak urine idea. (I literally recommended red fox urine as a solution to a problem on the previous episode! I’m all in on urine!) but I have a better suggestion: Put this episode on in the car when you’re driving her somewhere about a half hour away. The shaker Q is in the first half of the… Read more

This is the correct answer. Read more

Gosh, I don’t know that I have a take! What are your (friend’s) hopes/fears/dreams? Read more

Yeah I got you, boo. First thing is to put on a pair of rubber gloves and clear the drain under the bottom rack, where food particles collect and rot. (Sorry!) Next, put a cup or bowl in the top rack of an otherwise empty dishwasher and fill it with a cup of white vinegar or bleach. BUT NOT BOTH, NEVER BOTH. Then, run… Read more