Freeze Lemon Juice and Zest for Months of Fresh Flavor
I throw away more lemons than I care to admit. A recipe calls for half a lemon. I use the […]
Why You Should Never Throw Away Pasta Water
I watched my Italian grandmother pour pasta water down the drain exactly once. She was ninety-two and had arthritis, and […]
Remove Any Carpet Stain With Things in Your Pantry
Red wine on beige carpet. Thanksgiving dinner. My cousin knocked over an entire glass about thirty seconds before dessert was […]
Remove a Stripped Screw With Nothing But a Rubber Band
I once spent forty-five minutes trying to remove a single stripped screw from a door hinge. I tried a larger […]
Clean Stuffed Animals Without Ruining Them
My daughter has a stuffed rabbit named BunBun. BunBun has been through two stomach flus, one spilled smoothie, and roughly […]
Cut Your Energy Bill With These Easy Winter Tweaks
My January electric bill was two hundred and sixty dollars. I live in a one-bedroom apartment. I stared at that […]
Fix a Leaky Faucet With Basic Tools
Turn off the water under the sink. Pop off the handle cap with a flathead screwdriver. Unscrew the handle. Pull […]
Protect Your Plants From Unexpected Frost Overnight
I lost an entire row of tomato plants to a single April cold snap. I checked the weather at 5 […]
Do Not Throw Away Banana Peels — Try These Uses
You eat a banana. You throw away a third of its weight in peel. Multiply that by your household’s banana […]
Fix Scratched Wooden Furniture With a Walnut
You know those light-colored scratches on your dining table or hardwood floor that catch the light at exactly the wrong […]