Alina Bradford

Texas

Technology and Lifestyle Writer at Freelance

Tech and lifestyle writer/editor. Open for work. I retweet writing opps. 🏳️‍🌈 Neurodivergent 🧠

Articles

This Essential Lawn-Mowing Tip Will Keep Your Grass From Dying in Summer Heat

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Watsky |Alina Bradford

Mowing the lawn during summer is a time-honored tradition and one household chore you might not think contains much nuance. To keep your grass looking sharp and green, there are fatal mistakes to avoid, especially during hot weather. Beyond supplying your grass with proper nutrients and water, these grass-cutting hacks will ensure your lawn stays healthy, even in the sweltering summer heat.
You're Probably Not Washing Your Towels as Often as You Should

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

When it comes to chores, cleaning the bathroom is usually a pretty high priority. But even when we clean the bathroom often, it's easy to overlook less visibly dirty items -- like bath towels. Even though your bathroom towels may look clean, they could be holding massive amounts of bacteria and germs. Here's everything to know about how often you should wash your bath towels to keep them in tip-top shape. Plus, the best temperature for getting them the cleanest.
6 Summer Cooling Hacks That Can Slash Your Electric Bill

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

Summer is almost here bringing warm days, shorter nights and a rising electricity bill as you try to stay cool while it's scorching outside. Last summer we saw record-breaking temperatures, making it the hottest summer on record and that directly translates into higher electricity bills from running fans and air conditioners. When dealing with sweltering temperatures, you need an air conditioner that can keep your home cool.
6 Summer Cooling Hacks That Can Slash Your Electric Bill

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alina Bradford

This Altered State of Consciousness Feels Like Magic—And It Could Be What Humans Are Made ForHumans likely evolved to reach this peak performance zone. Here’s how you can enter the “flow state.” Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Flow happens when the brain’s control center powers down and practiced skill takes over. • Musicians are helping scientists understand how the brain enters this …
You're Probably Not Washing Your Towels as Often as You Should

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alina Bradford

You should make it a habit to wash your bath towels every three to five uses. When it comes to chores, cleaning the bathroom is usually a pretty high priority. But even when we clean the bathroom often, it's easy to overlook less visibly dirty items -- like bath towels. Home TipsEven though your bathroom towels may look clean, they could be holding massive amounts of bacteria and germs. Here's everything to know about how often you should wash your bath towels to keep them in tip-top shape.
Think You Clean Your Bathroom Enough? This Guide Exposes the Truth

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford |Arielle Burton

There's just something about a clean home that is so satisfying. However, between juggling work, life, adulting and chores, knowing which room to tackle first can be a chore in itself. One of the rooms you should be sure to clean often is the bathroom; trust me, you use it every day. Cleaning is not the most exciting thing to do, but your bathroom and other parts of your home need to be kept tidy to minimize germs and bacteria.
Nope, That Oven Drawer Isn't a Junk Drawer (Even If You Treat It Like One)

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

If your oven has a bottom drawer stuffed with random pans, lids and maybe that waffle iron you forgot you owned, you're not alone. For most of us, it's become the kitchen's unofficial junk drawer -- a hiding place for chaos in cookware form. But here's the twist: That mystery drawer might have an actual purpose you never knew about. And no, it's not just for stashing stray baking sheets. Depending on your oven model, that drawer could be doing more than collecting clutter.
I Thought I Was Washing My Bath Towels Often Enough. I Was Dead Wrong

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

When it comes to cleaning our homes, bathrooms are at the top of the list. While we often clean the obvious parts of the bathroom, it's easy to overlook less visible dirty items -- like bath towels. Even though your bathroom towels may look clean -- after all, they're usually just drying off clean parts of your body -- they could be holding massive amounts of bacteria and germs. I'm often guilty of ignoring my bath towels.
Here's What the Mysterious Drawer Under Your Oven Is Really For

1 month ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

You know that mysterious drawer under your oven? The one currently crammed with rogue baking sheets, mismatched lids, and the sandwich press you swore you'd use? Seems like the perfect hideaway for kitchen chaos, right? But hold onto your spatulas --because that drawer might not be the storage savior you think it is. In many ovens, that drawer is actually designed to keep food warm. In others, it moonlights as a mini broiler. And yes, some are just good old storage.
I Used to Wait Weeks to Wash My Towel. Here's Why I Stopped

1 month ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford |Arielle Burton

I've always known it's important to shower regularly, but for some reason, I never gave much thought to how often I should be washing my towels. It's one of those habits that just sort of happens: toss it in the laundry when it feels dirty. But I started wondering if I was actually doing it enough. We all know that it's important to bathe or take a shower often, but that habitual mindset doesn't always translate when determining how often we should be washing our towels.