You probably didn’t know it but deer mice, cotton and rice rats and white-footed mice carry the potentially deadly Hantavirus. …
Balsamic vinegar is delicious, good for you and easy to fake
Balsamic vinegar (Italian: aceto balsamico) originates from Italy, as is popular throughout the world. The original, costly, traditional balsamic vinegar (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale), is made from a reduction of …
How To Make An Air Conditioner In Less Than 15 Minutes
Melting? No A/C? Got that cat on a hot tin roof thing going on? Head over to Home Depot or …
21 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU!
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DIY Self Filling Water Bowl for Your Dog
Luke’s new self-filling water bowl is a big hit. Could you make this water filler from wood, velcro, a liter soda bottle …
Bubbles the 2-legged dog meets 3-D print technology
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15 steps to real homemade jelly
This is how to make proper jelly with all the steps. It’s a good thing to know how to do. Canning …
The government is not there to help
California cuts off only water source for town of 15,000 A planned community in California’s Central Valley is just days away …
Make this cute mat from corks
Whether you’re a wine drinker or not, here’s a great cork mat idea. You can use it on the floor …
103 Handy household uses for baking soda
Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you …
File this under: “Why didn’t I think of that?”
In Hong Kong, Pizza Hut thinks it can do more than just bring food to your front door. It wants …
Aerators. Save water. Save money.
We’ve written before about the water snoops. As America faces a water shortage issue across most of the country, the …
You spilled coffee on your laptop. A step-by-step fix.
One of our guys just dumped a cup of coffee over his laptop. Huge panic. But our tech guy sent him a list …
How would you react to a snake in your spice cabinet?
Watch this rat snake (non-venomous) that got in through a hole in a laundry room floor swallow an egg. The YouTube note says that …
DIY making a compost pile
Saving money on fertilizer, AND finding a use for plant waste? Sign me up! How to make a compost pile …
How to make your own soap
Homemade Soap This is a nice body and face soap and it is also luxurious and gentle. It’s a lot …
Got Cellulite? Use this home remedy
Here’s a wacky way to make dimply fat less noticeable for a short time: Use coffee grounds. Rubbing warm grounds on …
Broken toaster?
Here’s how to fix it! What happened to the old geezer on the “Andy Griffith” show who fixed the old …
DIY ceiling updates
If you find your ceiling unseemly, fix it! While painting the ceiling can be fun, these ceiling tiles, panels, and …
How to unclog your drains
Fixing a slow-emptying bathroom lavatory Usually the problem is hair and soap curds caught in the stopper. Check first to be …
You should know this: Pet-friendly evacuation plan
Pets and disaster: Be prepared The following information has been prepared by the Humane Society of the United States …
Random tips for household chores
If you’re ever in a pinch, look here and see if any of our ingenious problem-solvers apply to you! -Use a meat …
Five ways to choose upholstery that will stand up to anything
…even your kids! Is your family room a place where everyone can be comfortable? Or are you constantly worrying about …
How to salvage the fresnel lens from a rear projection TV
Need a giant Fresnel lens for a solar project? Here’s how to salvage one from a rear projection TV. You’ll get a …
How to effectively clean your drinking glasses
Your Editor was watching the age-old “Cascade” commercial…you know, where the evil spirit called the “Spot-maker” dashes about the dishwasher …
Cleaner Cleaners!
Non-toxic cleaners Do you sometimes feel as if you’re killing yourself to keep your house clean? You literally may be, …
DIY mushroom recipes
The fairy ring mushroom has a full flavor which makes them wonderful in a wide range of dishes such as …
Simple rule for portion size
Walking Fit prevention guide gives a new, easier way to determine proper, healthy portion sizes at mealtimes. Use your hand as …
Make your own hardcore laundry soap
Making homemade laundry soap is so incredibly easy to do, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn how to make it …