JIM HAMMOND NOTICED THE SAME PHENOMENON. I WAS FINDING PANS PEOPLE WERE SENDING ME THAT WERE MADE IN THE 1850S, 1860S. IT’S A COPPER SHELL WITH COPPER RIVETS AND A CAST IRON HANDLE. THEY WERE ...

The problem? A plastic oil pan. With a metal drain plug. Yes, really. It’s not just the absurdity of pairing dissimilar materials with opposing heat expansion and torque resistance. It’s that ...

The wax is able to repel oil and water from household faucets and knobs so you can eliminate any fingerprints or residue. “It’s a great idea to wrap homemade soap in [wax paper] so that you can see ...

Most pans can be made nonstick with oil and heat. However, the method used depends on what type of pan you have. No matter what your pan is made out of, “The key is consistency and patience,” said ...