100 Things Every...

The series. One hundred things every man, woman, dad, mom, young person and grandparent should know, do or own.

Why your rice is gummy, and the ten minutes that fix it

Most bad rice is decided before the pot hits the stove and ruined by a lifted lid. Rinse, measure, simmer, then leave it alone.

GuideHomeWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Seal the rim joist and your basement stops fighting you

It's an afternoon's work with foam board and a few cans of fire-block foam. It also fixes the cold floors and the damp smell.

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GuideGarden & YardWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Build a Rain Barrel That Actually Lasts Through July

One barrel, one downspout, about a hundred dollars and a Saturday. Here's the sizing math and the mistakes that leave most barrels empty by midsummer.

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Science & Space6 min read

What a Chainsaw Chain Is Really Doing, and What Dulls It

Wood is softer than you'd think on steel. Dirt is the real enemy, and the sawdust tells you whether your chain is sharp.

Poll

Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuideTravelDean ShawNov 8, 20265 min

Check the passport before you book anything you can't refund

A passport that looks fine can still strand your family at the counter. Check these dates first, then book.

GuideMedia LiteracyMarcus ValeNov 8, 20266 min

The verb in the headline is telling you what the writer thinks

Writers rarely announce their position. They leave it in the verbs, the labels and the adjectives. Here's how to find it in five minutes with a pencil.

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StoryHistoryMarcus ValeNov 7, 20265 min

Boone and Crockett Never Met, and Both Hunted Past Any Help

The two men the famous hunting club is named after lived 52 years apart. Their wilderness had no rescue in it, and they paid for that.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuidePreparednessWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

Build your parent's kit for the day you can't get there

The drive takes twenty-two minutes on a good day. In a storm it may not happen at all, so the kit has to work without you.

GuideSurvival & Self-DefenseWes DunbarNov 7, 20267 min

Your buddy is hurt and you're four miles from the truck

A tourniquet runs about $30 and a satellite messenger about $300. Here's what to do in the first hour after a serious injury, and who walks out.

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What should I wear to this?

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GuideCan You Fix ItWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

A sagging cabinet door is usually a two-dollar fix

Before you buy new hinges, find out which of three things is wrong. Most sagging doors need a toothpick, a screwdriver, or a piece of cereal box.

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GuideFoodWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

Your spice rack is a museum. Cook from twelve jars.

Most of what's on your rack lost its punch years ago. Here's the short list worth keeping, where to store it, and how to tell when a jar is done.

Poll

When did you last ask for a raise?

GuideGarden & YardWes DunbarNov 7, 20265 min

Mulch Goes Down After the Soil Warms, Not When You Get Excited

Three inches of the right stuff, laid at the right time, cuts your weeding and watering all summer. Laid too early, it does the opposite.

GuideHomeWes DunbarNov 7, 20265 min

Stand outside in the rain and watch where your gutters send it

A clean gutter that drops water at the base of your wall is still a bad gutter. Here's how to check yours in one storm and fix it for the price of a few extensions.

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GuideRecipesWes DunbarNov 7, 20265 min

Ground Turkey Tacos With a Spice Mix That Beats the Packet

Twenty-five minutes, one skillet, and a jar of spice mix that makes lean turkey taste like it was worth showing up for.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

Meal Plans5 min

A Week of Winter Dinners From the Bottom of the Vegetable Bin

Life5 min

Say what you did, say what it cost, then go fix it

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Pressure-test my business idea

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GuideScience & SpaceDean ShawNov 7, 20265 min

A magnet never wears out. It just gets scrambled

Holding weight doesn't drain a magnet. Heat, knocks and bad company do, and sometimes you can get the strength back.

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Travel5 min read

Book the sitter before you book the hotel

Anniversary trips rarely fall apart over the room. They fall apart over who has the kids. Plan it in the right order and the weekend actually happens.

Poll

What was your first ever job?

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