Shifrah Combiths

Shifrah Combiths

Experience

Shifrah (SHEE-fruh) Combiths is a home expert whose lifestyle writing appears in Reader's Digest, Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and more. She's passionate about sharing how to create a clean, organized, and efficient home in ways that leave time for what matters most. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, five kids, and two rambunctious Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scarlett and Red.

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Articles

7 Reasons Your Phone Isn’t Charging

When your phone won't charge, it interrupts daily life. Find out what's wrong and fix it fast.

Monstera Health Check: Signs Your Plant Is Sick

Monsteras are a favorite houseplant that can last many years. Here's how to tell if your monstera is sick and what to do to help it thrive.

You Won’t Believe What Americans Keep Flushing Down the Toilet

There are only three things that should be flushed down the toilet. Avoid expensive plumbing issues by learning what they are.