Tie a Knot in an Extension Cord to Stay Wired
Making a knot with extension cord receptacle and power cord can help avoid accidental unplugging. Other knots, including a simple overhand-style knot work well too.
Flush Cut Door Jambs
Cutting flooring around door jambs is way too hard. Instead, place a scrap piece of the new flooring material next to the jamb and use it as a guide for an undercut saw. You’ll have the perfect pocket to slide flooring materials underneath so you won’t need to make intricate cuts around the jamb trim. A japanese pull saw or oscillating multi-tool works best for this type of flush cutting
A Speedy Test for Avocado Ripeness – Use the Stem
Ah, the glorious avocado! When perfectly ripe, the avocado lives up to its superfood reputation. But how to know when buttery-smooth, green ripe fruit awaits you? Remove the stem of an avocado – if it’s green and the Avocado is soft, it’s ripe. If it’s brown it’s too ripe (and sometimes frightening looking inside).
Prevent Drill Tear Out
When you drill all the way through a piece of wood, the side the bit goes through is smooth and clean but when the drill bit comes out of the back, it tears and splinters the wood. Prevent drill tear out by placing a piece of sacrificial wood behind the bit as it exits the material.
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