Summer

Use a Microplane Zester to Trim Sticking Doors [Clever Uses]

Wooden doors and windows tend to stick inside their frames in summer because they're swollen with the summer's humidity. If you've got a Microplane-style zester handy, a few quick swipes can scrape away the sticking. Photo by tokyofoodcast.

Make Quick "Ice Cream" with Only Frozen Bananas [Recipes]

If you've got five minutes and some cream and vanilla hanging around, you can whip up the justifiably popular five-minute ice cream. Even quicker and less complicated, however, is blending some frozen bananas into a smooth, creamy dessert.

Use the Bubble Test to Get Your Grill Ready for Fall [Summer]

Summer's drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean it's time to put away the grill just yet. Enjoy your grill (safely) well into fall with a few servicing tips to help ensure your grill remains in tip-top shape. Photo by D'Arcy Norman.

Beat the Heat with Agua Fresca [Summer]

When it's nothing but hot and humid out, commercial fruit juices can feel like swallowing a sugar packet. The smitten kitchen blog offers up a solution of agua fresca, water that's perfectly balanced with natural fruit flavors and slight sweetness.

New Uses For an Old Cooler [DIY]

That old beige monster in the corner of your garage, the one collecting all the cobwebs? It can do a lot more than cool drinks and attract mildew. MAKE's "Hack Your Cooler" challenge presents a few clever cooler conversion ideas.

Make Your Own Sports Drink on the Cheap [Summer]

Yesterday we showed you how to make your own tonic water, but if you're more of an active type, why not make your own sports drink as well? The New York Times has a simple recipe that shows you how. Photo by madaise.

Treat Yourself to a Homemade Drumstick [Summer]

We've shown you how to make the oh-so-popular Choco Taco, but as far as ice cream treats go, the classic Drumstick (also known as a Cornetto) is never the wrong choice.

Treat Yourself to a Homemade Drumstick (No, Not The Kind From a Chicken) [Summer]

We've shown you how to make the oh-so-popular Choco Taco, but as far as ice cream treats go, the classic Drumstick (also known as a Cornetto) is never the wrong choice.

Replenish Fluids After Exercising with a Simple Equation [Exercise]

It's important to keep hydrated before, during, and after a workout, but if you're not satisfied with conventional "until you're not thirsty" wisdom, Men's Health explains how to calculate how much you need to drink to replenish your fluids. Photo by shrff14.

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