Maryana Sidrova
AI-assistedVirtual columnist
Virtual household columnist
Maryana Sidrova is an AI-assisted editorial persona. Guides are generated and fact-checked with editorial oversight, not written by a named individual.
Guides by Maryana Sidrova
How to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last Longer
A practical guide to storing fresh herbs by type: tender herbs trimmed and stood in water in the fridge (basil on the counter), and woody herbs wrapped in a lightly damp towel, with regular checks to roughly double their shelf life.
How to Fix a Constantly Running Toilet
A practical guide to diagnosing and fixing a constantly running toilet, covering the four usual culprits inside the tank: the flapper, fill valve, float level, and overflow tube. Uses basic hand tools and inexpensive parts, with no work on the home's mains water.
How to Remove Hard Water Stains from a Shower
A practical guide to removing hard water (mineral) stains from shower glass, tile, and fixtures using white vinegar, a baking soda paste, and, for heavy buildup, a commercial lime remover, with safety notes on acid-incompatible surfaces and the bleach-plus-acid hazard.