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 […]
How to Keep Your Car Cool in the Summer Sun
You know the feeling. You walk out of the grocery store on a ninety-degree day, open your car door, and […]
Negotiate Your Internet Bill Down in One Phone Call
Call your internet provider. Say “I would like to cancel my service.” Wait. The first person you talk to cannot […]
Keep Carrots From Going Soft With a Simple Water Bath
Buy carrots. Put them in the crisper drawer. Forget about them. Find them two weeks later, limp and bendable, with […]
Keep Wool Sweaters Looking New Season After Season
I shrunk a cashmere sweater to the size of a hand towel once. It was my wife’s. She had worn […]
Never Cook Dry Chicken Breast Again
I ruined chicken breast for years. Every single time. The outside would be done, the inside would be dry enough […]
Build a Simple Compost Bin From Chicken Wire
Have you priced a compost bin lately? The decent ones start around eighty dollars. The wooden ones rot in three […]