You Can Polish Chrome Fixtures With Baby Oil
Photo: Lindsey Ellefson For years, the internet has insisted that you can use baby oil to polish chrome and faucet fixtures. As someone with disgusting faucets that never seem to…
You Can Fix These Common Hot Water Heater Problems Yourself
Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when…
You Can Now Reduce Background Noises From Videos on Your Pixel 8
Smartphones and their excellent video cameras make it second-nature to press record any time we want to share a moment with others. But it’s a bummer when you play back…
You Need to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Winter
Your drip or sprinkler system is a workhorse all spring and summer, but as the first frost approaches, it’s important to think about the steps you need to take to…
Make an Automatically Watering Plant Wall With Your Washing Machine
Like many people, I used to kill indoor plants. Despite their proximity to me most of the day, I’ve frequently managed to kill them by neglect or smothering. Despite my…
The States With the Best Tap Water (and What to Do If Your State Has the Worst)
To some people, all—or at least most—drinking water tastes the same. Others have a more discerning palette, can can taste differences in tap water outside of their local area. There…
How to Raise the Water Pressure in Your Outdoor Spigot
Filling a watering can or setting up a sprinkler can be difficult (if not impossible) with low water pressure. While we all want to save water, sometimes you need a…
The Easiest Way to Fix a Dripping Shower Head
A dripping shower head isn’t just annoying: It’s also a waste of water with environmental and financial consequences. There are a number of different issues that could result in a…
You Should Install Real Drip Irrigation This Year
Drip irrigation systems make sense on a number of levels. Because you’re watering exactly where you need to, you’re watering as much as 70% less. That’s because, as you hand…
Make These Renovations Before Retirement If You Plan to Stay in Your Home
Aging is something we all have to deal with—financially, spiritually, and physically. That last part means taking stock of your living situation. While many people plan to move to a…