It turns out that a hot solution of alum (ammonium aluminum sulfate), which is available in the spice rack of your local supermarket, will dissolve the steel drill bit without reacting with the brass.

Hydrangeas will bloom "brighter" and be "more beautiful" with one unusual ingredient, according to a gardening expert. The ...

No matter how big your hydrangeas grow, a stunning display is about quality as much as quantity—which means faded and washed out blooms have no place in your garden. If your hydrangeas are losing ...