Writers and editors / Arthur Pendelton
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Guides by Arthur Pendelton
Home and GardenSeal Drafty Window Frames With Removable Silicone Weatherstripping
A double-hung window that rattles and passes the dollar-bill test at the meeting rail usually needs new weatherstripping, not a new sash.
Home and GardenStart an Odor-Free Worm Compost Bin on an Apartment Balcony
A 10-gallon tote in a 2-by-4-foot balcony corner can absorb a two-person household's fruit and vegetable scraps, but only if drainage and shade are settled before the first peel lands inside.
Home and GardenBleed a Trapped-Air Home Radiator Before Winter Arrives
A radiator that hisses at the top and stays cold in that band is holding air that stops hot water filling the panel, and clearing it takes roughly 15 minutes with a 4 mm radiator key, an old towel and a shallow jug.
Home and GardenDescale a Kettle and Espresso Machine With Citric Acid
Two tablespoons of food-grade citric acid, roughly 25 g, dissolved in 1 L of 50 °C water descales a kettle in about 30 minutes and leaves no vinegar smell behind.
Home and GardenGrow Culinary Herbs on a Kitchen Windowsill Year-Round
A south-facing sill that logs six hours of direct sun is the difference between bushy basil and a leggy stalk, so measure the light before you buy a single pot.
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