Cacio e pepe is simple but not easy, although delicious when you nail the technique, and trust me, it’s all technique. It’s the holy union of spaghetti, cheese, black pepper, and maybe some butter or oil, with pasta water to bring it all together. I really think being able to nail a proper cacio e pepe will make you a better cook.

Check and replace the anode rod in your water heater. It’ll vastly extend the life of the unit, and will improve the quality of your water. If you have tankless, then be sure to descale it.

In store water testing. You know the one where you take home and fill the little vial and then mail it back? They exist solely to sell you water filters.

But you may be entitled to compensation

I did the same and linked it to my fridge’s water dispenser. No more expensive proprietary filters.

Soft close toilet seats are a game changer. Now I find myself slamming the lid at my friends’ houses.