How to Make Silky Sous Vide Eggs Without a Sous Vide
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann There’s lots of content out there to help you decide what to cook with your fancy sous vide precision, immersion, circulation, sans conflagration tool, or so…
How to Figure Out if Wood Has Been Pressure-Treated and Why It Matters
Photo: sockagphoto (Shutterstock) Those who have spent some time working with wood know that the building material comes in different types, and they’re not all equally suited for every project.…
Plant These Veggies to Create a Winter Garden
Photo: Iuliia Karnaushenko (Shutterstock) Although winter typically isn’t thought of as a gardening season, it is possible—with the proper arrangements and precautions—to plant and grow a handful of vegetables during…
How to Keep Your Drains Free From Clogs
Photo: winnond (Shutterstock) Knowing how to unclog a drain is an important life skill. But what’s even better than successfully unclogging a drain? Not having to do it in the…
How to Fill Holes Around the Pipes Under Your Kitchen Sink
Photo: Gorgev (Shutterstock) Home repair or improvement projects rarely involve tackling a single problem, and then being done. Instead, one often leads to another—either because in the process of fixing…
Don’t Worry About These Plants That Can Withstand Serious Cold
Photo: Danita Delimont (Shutterstock) Those who are new to gardening and live somewhere with winters that can get pretty cold and/or snowy may have been surprised to find out that…
The Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Buying a Home With a Dark Past
Photo: rSnapshotPhotos (Shutterstock) Picture this: You’re in the process of searching for a new home to purchase, but anything that meets even some of your criteria is listed for far…
Use Petroleum Jelly to Get Suction Cups to Stay Put
Photo: Stefano Spicca (Shutterstock) When they do their job properly, suction cups are great. Extra storage in the shower? Don’t mind if I do. But sometimes, suction cups lose their…
How to Make a Cheap Mirror Look Like a Pricey Antique
Photo: Yury Asotov (Shutterstock) Mirrors are a timeless piece of home decor, and for good reason. Not only can they make smaller spaces appear larger, and amplify a room’s natural…
Use a Screwdriver, and Other Ways Keep From Overwatering Your Lawn This Summer
Photo: Alison Hancock (Shutterstock) The summer months are synonymous with dry, brown, crackling grass—a nightmare for those who love their luscious green lawns, and validation to those who think lawns…