Carrots can go from the grocery bag to dinner with little more than salt and heat, but that leaves a lot of flavor on the table. Cook them until they start to soften, then give them a night in olive oil, vinegar, pickle juice, herbs, and seasonings. Continue Reading

Buying chicken in bulk can save money until you start thinking about how to freeze it. A vacuum sealer removes much of the air around the meat, but you don't need another appliance to get close to the same idea. A freezer bag and a bowl of water can Continue Reading

October rain can expose a drainage problem that went unnoticed through summer. Leaves and outdoor debris collect around grates, while waste inside the pipes can restrict the route water needs to escape. When a heavy downpour arrives, a slow drain can Continue Reading

Summer can leave a lawn brown, thin, and patchy just as cooler fall weather arrives. Before the spent coffee grounds from breakfast go into the trash, they can get one more job outside. Dried grounds can be scattered across the grass and raked into Continue Reading

Fresh dill often comes in a bunch when a recipe needs only a few sprigs. Use what you need for salmon, potatoes, dips, or dressing, and the rest can lose its freshness before another recipe comes along. Freezing solves that problem, but there is no Continue Reading