Meg Asby

Meg Asby is a writer based in Portland, Oregon. When she's not at her desk, she's likely trying the latest baking trend or hiking to a waterfall with her family.
    Why You Should Always Have a Shower Caddy in Your Kitchen
    This simple DIY is a fraction of the price compared to other kitchen organizers.
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    Sep 23, 2023
    I Finally Found a Dish Rack That Frees Up My Counter Clutter — And It’s Only $20
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    It also frees up my cabinets!

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    Sep 22, 2023
    This Might Be the Smartest Hidden Storage Spot for Your Pots and Pans
    This smart hack creates storage space out of thin air.
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    Sep 22, 2023
    I Tried Hefty’s Viral Pumpkin Spice Trash Bags (So You Don’t Have to)
    My thoughts may surprise you.
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    Sep 14, 2023
    This Hack Made My Crusty, Greasy Oven Racks Sparkle — In Only a Few Minutes
    The best part? You probably already have everything you need.
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    Sep 7, 2023
    I Tried This $6 IKEA Storage Hack, and My Cookbooks Have Never Looked So Cute
    Plus, it comes together in less than a minute.
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    Sep 6, 2023
    I Haven’t Let Food Go Bad in My Fridge for Years — This Is My Trick
    I’ve gone years without letting produce go bad.
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    Sep 5, 2023
    3 Ways to Avoid Kitchen Reno Regret, According to an Interior Designer
    Hint: You can still follow your favorite trends.
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    Aug 13, 2023
    7 Surprising Places Roaches Enter Your Home (That Aren’t Your Pantry)
    Number 2 might shock you.
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    Aug 11, 2023
    I Tried America’s Test Kitchen’s Top Coffee Maker Cleaning Tip, and I’ll Never Go Back
    My machine’s never sparkled like this.
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    Aug 5, 2023
    16 Things I Do “Wrong” When I Cook — And Refuse to Change, Ever
    Sorry, pro chefs.
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    Jul 23, 2023
    3 Ingenious Ways to Organize Your Fridge Without Spending a Dollar
    “You won’t believe how pretty my fridge is now.”
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    Jul 20, 2023
    The 1-Second Watermelon Cutting Trick I Swear By
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    Literally the quickest way to cut watermelon.
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    Jul 18, 2023
    If This Fire Hazard Is in Your Junk Drawer, Move It ASAP
    "I wish I hadn’t learned about this from my friend’s tragic house fire."
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    Jul 16, 2023
    This Viral $20 Under-the-Sink Storage Hack Might Be the Smartest Thing We’ve Ever Seen
    I can’t believe I never thought of it.
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    Jul 13, 2023
    I Love My Instant Pot So Much, I’m Buying Another One
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    Hear me out.
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    Jul 11, 2023
    The Last Thing You Should Do with an Unfinished Bottle of Wine
    We'll never make this mistake again.
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    Jul 9, 2023
    7 Smart (and Mostly Free) Ways to Tame Cord Clutter in Your Kitchen
    These seven simple solutions instantly reduce cord clutter on your countertops.
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    Jul 6, 2023
    The One Thing You Should *Always* Do in Your Kitchen Before a Vacation
    It makes for a happier trip (and return).
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    Jul 5, 2023
    17 Surprising Uses for Velcro (Yes, Velcro) in Your Kitchen
    Tired of your rug not sitting flat? This is just the ticket.
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    Jul 1, 2023
    This TikToker Created Instant Mood Lighting in Their Kitchen
    Setting an ambiance doesn’t have to break the bank.
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    Jun 28, 2023
    Why I Grocery Shop Less in the Summer (Plus, 5 Other Ways to Avoid Kitchen Heat)
    Because it’s too damn hot.
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    Jun 24, 2023
    I Asked ChatGPT the Best Way to Clean Reusable Straws, and It Had Really Strong Opinions
    It even wrote me a nice little poem 😂
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    Jun 22, 2023
    This Precious “Times Left” Psychological Trick Has Helped Me Get More Done in the Kitchen
    It’s not just you — there’s a reason it takes forever to get everything done.
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    Jun 19, 2023
    7 Surprising Kitchen Items You Should Always Splurge On — Or It Could Cost You More in the Long Run
    You’ll thank yourself (and me) later.
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    Jun 18, 2023
    Why You Should (Almost) Always Run Your Dishwasher Half-Full — Yes, Really
    Spoiler alert: It’s actually *more* efficient than hand-washing.
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    Jun 17, 2023
    My Dad Doesn’t Love Gifts — So for Father’s Day, I Get Him Something He Can Give Away
    It’s the perfect gift for the man who’s impossible to shop for.
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    Jun 12, 2023
    I’ve Had This $20 Pizza Cutter for 15 Years — It’s the Gift That Keeps on Giving
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    I didn’t expect to love this little tool so much.
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    Jun 12, 2023
    This $30 Space-Saving Drying Rack Changed My Cleaning Habits — And It’s on Sale for Half the Price
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    It's basically true love now.
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    Jun 9, 2023
    I Spent $5 on This Versatile Tool Almost a Decade Ago — I Never Bake Without It
    It’s my kitchen workhorse — and it’s super inexpensive.
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    Jun 8, 2023
    This $12 Amazon Find Made It So Much Easier To Measure Spices
    IYKYK.
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    Jun 7, 2023
    The Most Important Thing I Learned from (Finally) Decluttering My Kitchen Cabinets
    Plus, the case for drinking “weekend coffee” every day.
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    Jun 6, 2023
    I’ve Tried 9 Different Wake-Up Routines — This Is the Only Way I Truly Enjoy My Morning Coffee
    It’s a lot more powerful than you might think.
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    May 23, 2023
    I’ll Never Use a Bulky Cooler Again Because This Gadget Is *So* Much Better
    It’s the key to getting my family outside together.
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    May 21, 2023
    I Was Guilty of “Plantslaughter” — But This Simple Trick Changed Everything
    Now, my kitchen is covered in thriving greenery.
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    May 18, 2023
    5 Things I Clean “Wrong” in the Kitchen That I Just Refuse to Change — For Now, Anyway
    They’ve worked for us thus far.
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    May 17, 2023