Joe DiFazio

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Joe DiFazio |Cody Godwin

When the weather starts warming up, people across the country start busting out their grills. Whether you call it "barbecuing," "grilling," "cooking out," or something else, one thing remains the same: it is an American pastime and synonymous with summer. But with great power comes great responsibility, and not everyone is worthy of the grill master title. Nothing can ruin a cookout like charred burgers that are more like hockey pucks than a tasty dinner.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Joe DiFazio |Cody Godwin

There are many ways to clean your home without having to turn to conventional cleaning products that are often full of harsh chemicals, like bleach. Using readily available alternatives is better for your health and the environment. Inhaling many common cleaners can be bad for your respiratory system and your skin. So, ditch the harsher items and consider making your own.

Dec 8, 2024 | usatoday.com | Joe DiFazio

There's no better treat than hot chocolate on a chilly, dreary day. While instant hot chocolate is fast, making it from scratch is also quick and easy and tastes much better. It doesn't take many ingredients and can be made in one pot. You can also dress hot chocolate up to impress friends, or keep it simple to enjoy yourself. Homemade hot chocolate recipeYou start off by adding three parts milk to one part heavy cream into a saucepan over medium heat.

Apr 6, 2024 | usatoday.com | Joe DiFazio

If you are a regular coffee drinker you may notice stains start to build up on your mugs, thermoses and coffee pots. Brown coffee stains will start to form on anything that coffee sits in for a while. Coffee stains are notoriously difficult to clean and sometimes soap and water just won't cut it. There is a simple trick to getting your mugs and coffee pots clean again, but depending on your age, it makes use of an item that you may not have handy at home.

Jan 11, 2024 | usatoday.com | Joe DiFazio

Every winter across the U.S., major storms cause disruptions, flight cancelations, snarled traffic, and emergencies. Driving through extreme weather is especially ill-advised and can, of course, be treacherous. According to the , there are an average of more than 1.25 million weather-related crashes on U.S. roads each year. But while it's best to avoid driving in bad weather, snowy and unpredictable conditions can catch out even the most cautious drivers. Therefore, it pays to be prepared.