I just landed an apartment in NYC (relocating from the west coast) and have a nice little roof deck. I'd like to put a tree up there. What type should I get that will survive both …

I have a 9-lb beef "French Roast," and I'm not sure what the best thing to do with it is. Do you know what this cut is? What commonly-used cut is this most similar to (to help me …

I have a ceramic pizza stone that once upon a time was a clean, off-white color. After several months of use, it has become streaked and spotted with grease and ash. This doesn't b …

How much should I tip a hotel chambermaid?

Can you tell me my options on preschools in Israel (in the Herzliya area)?

I live near Toronto, Canada ... and it can get cold in the winter. Today, it's -10C outside, and I've seen it get as cold as -17C. Though it could be worse, I know people from Win …

I notice mine has a lot of white looking particles collecting in the bottom. Are those mineral deposits? Other than going in with a sponge and hot water, is there a better method …

I planted several strawberry plants in various pots and containers early this summer, they've mostly done very well and we had a bumper crop of tasty red things. With the nights dr …

I would love get advice on cooking fish without the smell, any idea or tips would be greatly appreciated.

I've never had a gas oven before now, and my pizzas always seem to stay a bit limp, presumably because of all the moisture from the combusted gas. I usually rectify this somewhat …

Why is the bottom of a wine bottle indented?

What is the best way to make iced coffee?

I have some decent Global knives that were lethally sharp when new, but I can't seem to get them keen again. What is the best foolproof way to sharpen kitchen knives? I see profe …

I have reclaimed-wood flooring that has been salvaged from an old warehouse and it looks like the wood has been treated in the past with an oil base finish. I have heard that wate …

I recently transplanted some hydrangeas from a friends garden to our back yard. They are in partial shade, and have been getting plenty of water, but they all are developing purpl …