Peeling a hard-boiled egg can go wrong very quickly: shells under nails, chunks of egg strewn everywhere, your counter looking like some kind of eggy battlefield. But there is an easier — and faster — way to get those pesky shells off. Here’s how to do it: Hard boil your eggs as usual. Once cooked, …

It’s time to put onion-crying to a definitive stop! Aren’t you tired of your mascara running down your face every time you make dinner? So here’s how to avoid crying the next time you cut an onion: simply peel the onion, cut a few incisions into it and microwave on high for 30 seconds. That …

Stainless steel fridges, dishwashers and ovens arrive at your house with a pristine gleam that feels like it will stand the test of time. But you know better: Eventually the appliances will lose their luster thanks to grubby fingers, water drips and messy accidents. Depending on what you have on-hand, you can use any of …

Sometimes things that look clean aren’t as clean as they could be — we know, sad. Perhaps your current practices are adding serious wear and tear over time. Or maybe your technique just doesn’t get rid of little things that your eyes don’t notice. Either way, we’re here to offer some serious insight (and solutions!) …

Compared to something like your grime-covered microwave, the inside of your oven might seem less pressing. After all, most people only look inside this appliance once a day, if that. But we’re here to tell you that the moment you see a spill or a splatter is when you should tackle it. “The longer stuff …