Adam Verwymeren

Adam Verwymeren

Adam is a journalist based in San Francisco. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Everybody has some in the pantry, including me! -- Adam

8 Household Uses for Cinnamon

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Jan 12, 2012

It’s one of the hallmark spices of baking and candy making, but cinnamon isn’t just a way to give a sweet treat a little extra kick. This potent and versatile ingredient...

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10 Smart Uses for Egg Cartons

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Jan 11, 2012

Eggs are a versatile and readily available food, and if you’re a fan of the fried, poached, boiled or scrambled variety, you likely have a ton of old egg cartons lying around....

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6 Ways Not to Use Baking Soda

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Jan 06, 2012

Baking soda is a great and versatile tool around the home, and there are dozens of ways it can be put to use. It can cut grease, absorb odors and scrub your shower, among its many other...

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Tumbleweed Homes: Jay Shafer Interviewed

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Jan 02, 2012

The power behind Tumbleweed homes, Jay Shafer has been building and inhabiting tiny houses since 1997. His first tiny house was a mere 89 square feet, but once he realized that he could...

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Perfect Gifts for the Cubicle-Bound

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Dec 08, 2011

For the office-bound worker, little luxuries can make a big difference in morale and productivity. But throughout the year, most people won't even consider purchasing such "frivolous"...

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Christmas Lights Safety Tips

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Dec 05, 2011

A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold. But stringing lights across your roof and around your home can be a real safety hazard if you’re not careful....

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Live Christmas Trees: An Eco-Friendly Alternative

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Dec 01, 2011

It’s a cherished Christmas tradition — a freshly chopped tree in the living room filling the home with the scent of the season. But while it may be a time-honored practice,...

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Alternatives to Plastic Wrap

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Nov 30, 2011

Plastic wrap: it’s ubiquitous, convenient and horrible for the environment. Usually made from the petroleum-based plastic LDPE, cling wrap doesn’t decompose quickly and...

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How Tupperware Stacks Up to New Food Storage Options

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Nov 25, 2011

Between our Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, December is peak time for leftover food. But while you’re hard at work in your kitchen, putting those leftovers away, stop for a...

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Home Flu-Proofing Myths, Busted

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Nov 18, 2011

Flu season is in full swing, which means many people will be desperately trying to flu-proof their homes to keep contagions at bay. While people will go to great lengths to keep from...