Drew Jones

6 days ago | thecooldown.com | Drew Jones

A TikTok video offers a mess-free solution to one of the most dreaded household problems: a clogged toilet. Dave Doc DIY (@dave_doc_diy) demonstrates a simple and surprisingly clean hack using nothing more than a plunger, his bare hands, and a little household know-how. Dave shares a clogged toilet in his home that he says he'll be able to plunge without water overflowing and getting all over the floor.

1 week ago | thecooldown.com | Drew Jones

Everyone has one of those junk drawers full of tangled cords and chargers. One home organization expert has shared an incredibly simple hack that may have you rethinking what you toss in the trash. Jacqueline, founder of Home Reimagined (@home_reimagined), demonstrates how empty toilet paper tubes can become an easy, no-cost way to organize your cords. @home_reimagined 💡 Is this hack BRILLIANT or just plain STUPID?

1 week ago | thecooldown.com | Drew Jones

We know there's a difference between gas and induction stoves, but is there really a difference in how food tastes when cooked on each? Boulevard Home, a family-owned furniture and appliance store, shared a video putting this question to the test with a blind tasting of two steaks cooked by a professional chef.

1 week ago | thecooldown.com | Drew Jones

A tiny toad made itself at home in a native plant garden, and a gardener was excited about the new visitor taking residence in their parents' garden. They shared a photo on the r/NativePlantGardening subreddit, and it captured more than just a cute creature — it highlights the growing benefits of rewilding your lawn. Instead of sticking with a traditional grass lawn, the gardener opted for a vibrant mix of native plants to transform their parents' yard.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Drew Jones

Residents of Sanibel Island, Florida, were in for a surprise after discovering a possible crocodile nest on the island — the first reported in at least 30 years. Until recently, conservationists believed only female crocodiles inhabited the island. But the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation found two crocodiles exhibiting "typical courting behavior," fueling speculation that Sanibel may finally have a viable nest belonging to crocodile mates.