Here’s a quick and easy tip for filling in small holes in the walls. Even the tiniest drill bit, tack, nail or Hercules Hook will leave a hole in the wall visible enough to be an eyesore and large enough to warrant repair. Spackling is the first line of defense against holes left behind. Spackling is inexpensive (a $4 tub can last for ages) and easy to find, even at… Continue reading » » » »

If you’re like me and still use an old-fashioned manual can opener, you know you’re always one fingertip slip away from a nasty cut from a sharp can lid. My vintage Ecko can opener is the “Old Faithful” of my kitchen, but I’ve found that some of the modern marvels in the can opening arena can leave the same ultra-sharp can… Continue reading » » » »

The spray can has got to be one of our greatest inventions. It’s use makes the application of so many products possible. But spray cans can also be a pain in the rear. They can spray erratically, spray too little or not spray at all. After being around for over 80 years, you’d think the simple spray can would be perfected by now. Go figure. Continue reading » » » »

If you don’t have a true timer handy, microwaves work just as well. Many have a timer function on them. If yours does not (or you’ve lost the handy dandy microwave manual) simply set the microwave to cook for the desired amount of time and set it on the lowest power level. Continue reading » » » »