How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Without Getting Frustrated

If you’ve ever struggled with the exasperating chore of trying to neatly fold your fitted sheet, you’re in the right place. This simple method is a clever way to get it done, minus the frustration that usually comes with it.

In this guide, we asked in…

If you’ve ever struggled with the exasperating chore of trying to neatly fold your fitted sheet, you’re in the right place. This simple method is a clever way to get it done, minus the frustration that usually comes with it.

In this guide, we asked interiors expert, Jorie Garcia, to walk us through the steps of folding a fitted sheet effortlessly. Scroll below to read her step-by-step tips or better yet—watch her video tutorial on Instagram.

Read More >>

4 Simple Tips to Make Decluttering Your Home a Breeze

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.

We know that living in a cluttered space can have negative affects on your mood, productivity, and overall well-being. A clutter-free home is n…

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.


We know that living in a cluttered space can have negative affects on your mood, productivity, and overall well-being. A clutter-free home is not only visually appealing, but also brings a sense of calm and order to your everyday routines. As the temperatures start to drop and we begin to embrace all things cozy, there's never been a better time to prepare your home for the season of hosting and gathering ahead. Below, we share some of our favorite tips to help you simplify your space and create a peaceful sanctuary that you and your guests will enjoy all season long.

Read More >>

Our Top 3 Unconventional Tips for Tidying

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands .

As students of design, we’re always observing the way people interact with and organize objects in their home. This curiosity drives our idea…

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands .

As students of design, we’re always observing the way people interact with and organize objects in their home. This curiosity drives our ideas and informs many of the products we create. While we are still (and will forever be) learning, we've found that the best wares fulfill a clear function and are adaptable to any home. While everyone approaches organizing their own way, we thought we'd pool together our collective cleaning knowledge and share a few unconventional tidying tips we've picked up through personal projects and our many photoshoot days.

Read More >>

The Best Kitchen Cleaning Products, Tips & Tricks, According to Our Community

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors, writers, and community members. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to.

When we polled our community for their best cleani…

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors, writers, and community members. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to.

When we polled our community for their best cleaning tips and tricks, a few members pointed to a natural cleaning hack that I have also tried: baking soda and vinegar.

Read More >>

8 Things That You Should Never *Ever* Put in the Microwave

The microwave—or as some professional cooks like to call it, “Chef Mike”—is one of the most useful tools in any kitchen. There are few (if any) appliances capable of reheating leftovers, poaching salmon, steaming sweet potatoes, and occasionally burnin…

The microwave—or as some professional cooks like to call it, “Chef Mike”—is one of the most useful tools in any kitchen. There are few (if any) appliances capable of reheating leftovers, poaching salmon, steaming sweet potatoes, and occasionally burning popcorn. While the list of foods you might want to cook in a microwave continues to grow (thank you, David Chang), because of what a microwave is—and how it works—there are certain things that never belong inside of it.

How Does A Microwave Work?

Microwave ovens create electromagnetic microwaves that are absorbed by food. Those microwaves cause water molecules in food to vibrate, creating the heat that cooks your food. For this process to work, microwaves must be able to pass through the container holding your food. Microwaves will pass through glass, paper, and ceramic objects, making them the preferred materials for microwave-safe cooking. However, microwaves do not pass through metal, making it problematic for the appliance.

Read More >>

Is Daylight Savings Happening This Year?

This Sunday will not be the last time our clocks spring forward an hour.

Despite the United States Senate approving legislation that would make daylight savings time permanent—meaning clocks would always exist in the “hour back” position—back in March…

This Sunday will not be the last time our clocks spring forward an hour.

Despite the United States Senate approving legislation that would make daylight savings time permanent—meaning clocks would always exist in the “hour back” position—back in March 2022, it has yet to be voted on by the House of Representatives. Until that legislation is approved by the House and then signed by the President, daylight savings time will persist.

Read More >>

The Viral Couch-Cleaning Hack That Actually Works (We Tried It)

Social media is full of “life hacks” designed to make everyday tasks quicker and easier, and as someone who truly dislikes cleaning, I love finding ways to keep my home tidy and sanitary with minimal effort. So when I stumbled across a viral TikTok vid…

Social media is full of “life hacks” designed to make everyday tasks quicker and easier, and as someone who truly dislikes cleaning, I love finding ways to keep my home tidy and sanitary with minimal effort. So when I stumbled across a viral TikTok video featuring a cool couch-cleaning technique, I was definitely intrigued.

This cleaning method is unconventional, relying on a laundry detergent pod and pan lid, of all things. The video has racked up more than 3 million likes—but is it effective? I tested it on my own couch to find out.

Read More >>