equipment

  • Take These Safety Precautions Before Any DIY Project

    Take These Safety Precautions Before Any DIY Project

    Doing your own home improvement projects and maintenance can be rewarding: In addition to saving money, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a task yourself. But accident rates for DIY enthusiasts might be higher than you think, so practicing some basic safety precautions when you’re using power tools, ladders, and blades is…


  • How to Build an Altoids Tin Survival Kit

    How to Build an Altoids Tin Survival Kit

    I’ve always been drawn to the mystique of the miniature survival kit. Imagine that you have been instantly transported to the wilderness, and must survive with only the gear that fits in an Altoids tin! If it was packed right, you’ll be able to assemble a shelter out of sticks and leaves, start a fire…


  • How to Get the Stink Out of Musty-Smelling Clothes

    How to Get the Stink Out of Musty-Smelling Clothes

    Wearing damp jeans is no fun because they are uncomfortable. Wearing jeans that were formerly damp is no fun because they stink. Fabrics that have gotten especially mildewy — whether because you didn’t hang them to dry fast enough or they’ve been in the hamper too long — can even continue to reek after a…


  • How to Soften Rough, Scratchy Sheets Without Fabric Softener

    How to Soften Rough, Scratchy Sheets Without Fabric Softener

    There’s nothing like the feeling of climbing into bed after putting on a set of new, clean sheets. But if you’re used to well-worn cotton sheets — or ones made of jersey, bamboo, or microfiber — a new set of sheets (especially if they’re percale, linen, or other higher-end types of cotton) may not be…