If your nail clippers don't clip as cleanly as they once did you can always toss them and buy another pair, but if you have a nice manicure set you may prefer to instead sharpen them and bring back to ...

Frequent, minimal sharpening keeps tools working their best. • Hoes, shovels: Use a 12-inch mill bastard file, preferably with a handle on it, and make a smooth, sharp edge by filing in forward ...