The first step in achieving housekeeping wisdom is to admit that one is ignorant when it comes to housekeeping. I have mentioned the following opinion before in other places, and I will mention it here: McSweeney's is funnier than the Onion, though in fairness it should be noted that the Onion can be more profound.
In My Next Life, I Will Try to Be a Better Flautist
Aristotle might approve.