Patience, time and suitable tools will help you detach all ice and snow covering your car. Plus, why you don't want to use hot water - and other tips to bear in mind when it is cold outside.

Oil spills on the garage floor are somewhat common, and your instinct would be to clean them in a hurry. You might want to avoid stuff like bleach.

Add enough ice cubes to fill a large-ish metal ladle. Use the back of the ladle to skim across the top of the pot of stew, ...

Learn how to de-ice your car windshield quickly and safely using a ziplock bag filled with warm water instead of scraping.