This DIY Rolling Umbrella Stand Doubles As a Planter
Photo: Dolores M. Harvey (Shutterstock) In summer, keeping your patio umbrella from blowing away in strong winds can be a challenge. While you can use a traditional base to keep…
This One Adjustment to Your KitchenAid Will Make it Run Better
I have not named my KitchenAid stand mixer, which is weird when you consider the length of our relationship. My beloved is a model from the 80’s, one of the…
Why You Shouldn’t Warm Up Your Car For Longer Than a Minute
Photo: Thomas Dutour (Shutterstock) Many of us have memories of early mornings in a cold car, waiting for the engine to “warm up” before beginning to drive. And back then,…
Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Numbers on Weight Machines
Photo: Podushko Alexander (Shutterstock) Why can you do 250 pounds on the leg press at your usual gym, but only 200 if you go to a different location across town?…