I love doing sun tea, although you have to do it during the day. Put the desired amount of water in a clear jar or pitcher, put in the tea bag(s), cover, and set in the sun for a day. I usually d...

Paint. You could do just one wall, but that might make the others seem even more dingy or stark in comparison; perhaps use a jewel tone on one wall and a pastel on the other three. ...

For the most part, I agree with you. However, I do know that sometimes new software or hardware sometimes improves the security or function of the old. For example, I just upgraded my geneol...

I have an oily face and scalp, and have transitioned over the last year or two from every day to every four days. I haven't had a problem with smell, but do brush out my hair (briefly - only about...

What about plastic bins, like Rubbermaid?

My husband and I tasted wine in Napa Valley with appliances like those shown. Convenient for the store owner, who didn't have to really interact with us if he had another customer to ring up or so...

Is there someone at the Kitchn who can answer this dilemma? I have the same question as lurker2209, although I'd admittedly just wait until my cookies look done. But baking is more than just an a...

First and foremost would be my mother's recipe for seafood casserole, which is the main dish at Christmas, and includes shrimp, artichoke hearts, and crabmeat. She developed it herself and, I'm su...

My mother swears by their products; she says they're a little more expensive, especially because they're shipped, but they're worth it. I had heard about the point requirement, but not the f...

I often find that if something has mildewed, some really hot water and good detergent will work well.

Weren't parts of England French-speaking when William of Normandy came over the English Channel, defeated two other claimants to the English throne, and became William the Conqueror? Because he an...

Is there any way to make this in, say, an 8x8 baking dish? You could still use a 9x13 baking dish for the water bath. I ask because I don't have ramekins, and would love to see this...

I got engaged in November 2006, and will get married in May. While it seems like a really long time (and yeah, it is) it gave me the chance to go through all the holiday meals, the summer canning,...

I don't know much about refinishing, but looking at the colors in your apartment, a wood color would go well with the warm colors around your bed and the window. On the other hand, a dark charcoal...

I bake bread often - about once a week at the least - and find that getting yeast in a jar is just more efficient, especially if I keep it in the fridge and if I need to bake only one loaf (most re...

Is there any warning about what paper is safe to burn (i.e., what will give off gasses bad for the environment, pets, people, etc.)?

I'll test!

I started hanging up my laundry in college (admittedly, mostly to save quarters). Even now that I'm in a house, hanging up my laundry on hangers and using my doorways and shower curtain rod works ...

My laptop battery, too, seems to only last for two hours, instead of the advertised four. It's good to remember, though, that laptop battery lives are often calculated with few (if any) applicatio...

Is there a way to compost in an apartment? Most of the buckets I've seen seem meant for use between visits to an outdoor compost pile, which I wouldn't have in an apartment. However, just throwin...