Running out of items called for in a recipe is annoying, to say the least. Luckily, there are often viable substitutes. However, is using garlic powder in place of minced garlic, something that...

Not everyone has a TV nowadays. In fact, some people watch everything on one of many devices. Whether or not you can use a laptop as a monitor for an Xbox is a common question. Luckily, I am here to...

Chances are the battery in your cell phone, tablet, or laptop is a lithium-ion battery. But we also use them in medical equipment, electric vehicles, and power tools. Lithium-ion battery packs are...

One of the most primitive and effective ways to control rodents is through good old poison mixed with bait for them to munch on. Although this might sound gruesome and inhumane, it's probably the...

In a world filled with strife, the need to be prepared to protect yourself is becoming more necessary. As the father of three daughters, I was recently looking into options for them to carry. I...

Common sense tells us that carrying a knife depends on where, when, and how you are doing it. No one would think twice about seeing a hunter with a 14" blade on his hip in the woods. However, if you...