Handy Manual

How to get it done, one step at a time in Columbus

We walked through each step ourselves before writing it down.

We write the steps the way we'd explain them to a friend: short, plain, and in the order you actually do them.

Before step one

Ideas & How-tos

Roll, don't fold, and start with the heavy things.

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Wellbeing

Four small changes that help you wind down and sleep better.

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Stay Secure

The handful of settings worth changing on day one.

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TV & Streaming

The three settings to change before you blame the box.

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Step by step

  1. Ideas & How-tos

    Fold a fitted sheet without the fight

    The tuck-and-roll trick that keeps the corners square.

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  2. Wellbeing

    Build a calmer evening routine

    Four small changes that help you wind down and sleep better.

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  3. Stay Secure

    Spot a fake message before you tap

    Four tells that give a scam away every time.

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  4. TV & Streaming

    Set up a watchlist you'll actually use

    Sort shows by mood and length so picking takes seconds.

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Keep in mind

  • Check the date on any guide before you follow it.
  • Read all the steps once before you begin.
  • Stuck on a step? Skip ahead and circle back.