Can we talk about how a single frozen orange peel saved my indoor bin from fruit flies last summer?

After my first attempt with a basic countertop bin turned into a fruit fly circus within a week, I started freezing all my citrus scraps in a dedicated ice cream tub before adding them, which completely stopped the eggs from hatching and gave me time to manage the pile.

Had to pick between a $40 pipe wrench and a $15 adjustable for a stubborn sink fitting.

The fitting was stuck hard after years of rust, and I went with the pipe wrench thinking it had more grip. It worked, but left some marks on the chrome, which was a bummer. Would a different tool have saved the finish, or was that just the price of getting it loose?

Tried to make a custom yearly calendar spread. It took me three hours to get the spacing right.

Vent: My old canvas tent is still better than my buddy's new high-tech one

I used my 15 year old canvas tent on a rainy trip to the Olympic Peninsula last month, while my friend brought his new $400 ultralight model. After two days of steady rain, his gear was damp inside from condensation, but my old tent was bone dry and warm. Am I crazy for thinking the old, heavy gear sometimes just works better?

Just found out the Andromeda galaxy is on a collision course with the Milky Way, read it in an old textbook from the library.

It's wild to think that in about 4.5 billion years, our night sky will look completely different, even though we won't be around to see it.

Found a way to make a whole week of lunches for about $12

I was really broke after paying my car insurance, so I grabbed a bag of dried beans, a big can of crushed tomatoes, and some spices I already had. I made a huge pot of bean soup that lasted me five work days straight (it got better each day, honestly). What's your favorite 'one pot wonder' recipe that stretches your food budget?

Facing a truth-telling moment with cabinet veneers

When a client loves the look of their new veneer doors, should I point out they're not solid wood or keep quiet to avoid upsetting them?

The cheap sets on 'Star Command' never bothered me like they did others

Everyone claims the show looked too fake and that's why it failed. My favorite part is when the crew has to fix their ship using spare parts, it felt real and clever. What old space show do you think people are too rough on?