Noah Cortez
Noah Cortez is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor writing about
travel, culture, food, and lifestyle. Prior to this, he was a social media
editor at GQ Magazine, Complex, and Conde Nast Traveler, and his writing
has been featured in Tripadvisor, Hotels Above Par, Conde Nast Traveler,
and more. Find out more at noahcortez.com.
No, you shouldn’t pry open the dishwasher door once it’s finished – here’s why
A cleaning expert weighs in on the optimal timing.
02 November 2026
3 surprising places you should never charge your phone, and why it can impact the battery life and safety
Spoiler: Your bed is one of them.
27 October 2026
This is why you should never leave a lamp on longer than needed, according to an expert
It's shorter than you think.
26 October 2026
Dirty dishes can sit in the dishwasher for 24 hours – here's how to stop it smelling in the meantime
No guilt required (within reason)
26 October 2026
7 places you should never put your houseplants, according to experts
A plant in the wrong spot will slowly decline no matter how carefully you tend to it.
05 October 2026
The worst place to store your cleaning products—and the spot experts recommend instead
Think twice!
26 September 2026
Experts share creative ways to upcycle your old shoes
Instead of tossing them in the bin, you can give them a second life
13 July 2026
10 cleaning myths pros wish you’d stop believing
I’m certainly guilty of a few…
20 June 2026
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