source: VIKTORIIA OLEINICHENKO/GETTY IMAGES So the other day I was digging through the pantry, mostly looking for pasta but also avoiding doing actual work, and I found a bag of potatoes that… yeah. They’d sprouted. Not just little nubs either—these were full-on, reaching-for-the-light, alien-tentacle-style sprouts. Like they had dreams. My first thought? “Ugh.” Second thought:…
Have you ever recollect how your mom used to make efforts to change her look before going out? It would always be a small, beautifully crafted glass vial from her handbag, a quick flick and the room was filled with the most soft, divine aroma. That small vial wasn’t just any perfume bottle – it…
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source: Eggfarmers.ca When it comes to everyday chores in the kitchen, there are few tasks as needlessly frustrating as peeling hard-boiled eggs. You know the routine, right? You make a whole batch of hard-boiled eggs with good intentions—egg salad, breakfast prep, it doesn’t matter—and then you go to peel one, only to discover you are in an epic…
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The U.S. military has confirmed a controversial new deployment: 200 U.S.Marines are being sent to Florida to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with logistical and administrative support. This comes as part of a broader plan to reinforce ICE operations in high-tension states like Louisiana and Texas. But here’s the kicker: These Marines are not…
source: Elena Filimonova/Facebook When you slip into a cozy 1970s cabin amid the smell of pine and the warmth of knotty wood walls, it’s all of the little touches that take you back. There, in the midst of cast iron pans and crocheted throws, is something on the wall that doesn’t feel like a dust-collecting prop — a…
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Photo: Nini B./Homemaking.com We’ve all been there – you yank your phone free from its charger in a hurry, leaving the cable hanging out of the socket. I mean, what’s the harm, right? Leaving your charger plugged in may not seem like a big deal, but it does come with some small but significant downsides….
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While going through the attic, I noticed something strange behind the drywall. It kind of looked like a fan motor and an old electrical panel mixed together. There was a red bulb that said “MEDIUM”, a belt-driven thing, and a pile of old wiring. It was dusty, of course, and was obviously silent from not…
One of the standout features of the vintage aluminum citrus hand press juicer is its durability. Crafted from sturdy aluminum, this juicer can withstand the test of time and countless citrus fruits. Unlike its modern, plastic counterparts, the vintage aluminum juicer doesn’t shy away from a little pressure. It’s a no-nonsense tool that gets the…
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At first glance, finding a small red plastic stick located in the side pocket or near the zipper of your Denver Hayes boots may seem like an error on the part of the manufacturer. However, the red plastic stick serves a specific purpose. It aids in making the boots functional in winter conditions. More Than…
Recently, I replaced our battered mailbox. Began scraping around the old post… and struck something. A chain. Rusted. It’s buried at about eight inches below the surface. First thought? Buried treasure. Second thought? What the hell is this thing attached to? It was an old post that anchored a rural mailbox. Rural Mailbox: What’s an Anchor? It’s a chain clipped to…
