Devin McSween
wikiHow Staff Writer
Education
- BS in Psychology and Minor in Marketing, College of Charleston Honors College
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- Astrology
- Hobby Gardening
- Pop Culture
- Painting
- Dream interpretation
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Co-authored Articles (714)
How to Calibrate a Digital Scale With and Without Weights
Simple steps to get your scale to measure accurately Over time, your digital pocket scale can get uncalibrated, whether it’s from regular use, wear and tear, or moving it to a new location. If your scale is giving you ...
4 Simple Ways to Capture Flies
A guide to catching flies in traps or with your hands There are lots of simple ways to catch flies in your home, whether you want to get rid of these annoying insects, feed them to a pet, or study them up close. We spoke...
How to Put on a Duvet Cover
Change a duvet cover in less than 5 minutes all by yourself A duvet adds a warm and cozy layer to your bed, but it can be a hassle to put the duvet cover back on the duvet insert after you wash it. Luckily, there are sup...
A Simple Guide to Charging Your Ring Video Doorbell
Recharge 1st & 2nd-gen Rings as well as Ring 2, 3, & 4 Installing a Ring doorbell is a great way to monitor who comes to your door, right from your smartphone. Ring doorbells use batteries to work and with use, their bat...
Easy Ways to Clean a Ceramic Stove Top: Fight Grease, Burns Marks & More
Plus, tips for keeping your stovetop shiny & scratch-freeNobody likes a dirty ceramic stovetop. Fortunately, cleaning your ceramic stovetop is a cinch with some common household products. Sprinkle some baking soda over i...
How to Clean a Dab Rig & Nail With and Without Alcohol
Remove wax, reclaim, & residue with these cleaning hacks With regular use, your dab rig starts to accumulate residue and reclaim buildup that can affect the taste of your dabs, as well as your health. Luckily, cleaning a...
How to Clean the Inside and Outside of Your Dyson Fan
Deep clean your fan to keep it running smoothly Dyson fans keep your home cool with their sleek, bladeless design. With time, these fans can accumulate dust and dirt that might affect their ability to work. Luckily, all ...
How to Disassemble & Clean a Dyson V6 Vacuum
Simple steps for clearing out the dustbin, filter, & more Dyson V6 vacuums are effective at keeping your home spotless, but over time they can get clogged with dust, hair, and other debris. To keep your vacuum functional...
How to Remove Buildup Inside a Fabric Softener Dispenser
Natural ways to unclog fabric softener dispensers & prevent buildup If your fabric softener isn’t dispensing properly or your clothes aren’t coming out of the wash feeling soft, a clogged fabric softener dispenser mi...
How to Remove Mold & Mildew from a Front-Loading Washer Gasket
A guide to cleaning & keeping your washer’s door seal odor-free You open your front-loading washing machine and are immediately hit with an unpleasant mildew odor. While front-loading washers use less energy and water ...
How to Locate, Remove & Clean a Dirty MAP Sensor
Easy steps to clean your sensor & improve your car’s performance If your car gets lower fuel efficiency, idles roughly, stalls when you accelerate, or has a check engine light that won’t turn off, a dirty manifold ab...
How to Clean a Mortar and Pestle: Easy Steps for Any Material
Plus, how to remove stubborn stains & smells from this kitchen toolIt’s important to clean your mortar and pestle after each use to prevent stains and food contamination. How you clean it depends on the material it is ...
How to Clean a Mousepad: Fabric, RGB, & Plastic
A simple guide to keep your mousepad stain- & germ-free Whether you’re working or gaming, your mousepad can accumulate body oils, dirt, and bacteria over time that affect your mouse’s performance. Luckily, all it tak...
How to Use Coca-Cola to Remove Toilet Stains
Rinse away mineral deposits and rust with a simple bottle of Coke Coca-Cola isn't just a sweet, refreshing beverage—its signature fizz and mild acidity make it a powerful, non-toxic toilet cleaner. If you’re curious ...
How to Find and Clean the Filter in Your Washing Machine
Keep your front or top-loading machine’s filter sparkling with these simple steps If your clothes are still sopping wet after your washing machine’s final spin, a dirty filter might be the culprit. Luckily, cleaning ...
How to Clean Top and Bottom-Loading Water Coolers
Simple, effective ways to sanitize & maintain your water dispenser Cleaning your water dispenser every 1 to 3 months, or whenever you change the bottle, is the best way to keep it working well and delivering fresh, bacte...
How to Clean the Inside & Outside of an Electric Kettle
Remove limescale & buildup with this simple guide Over time, the natural minerals present in water build up inside your electric kettle, leading to limescale deposits or kettle furring. The mineral buildup can slow down ...
How to Clean, Polish & Maintain Epoxy Countertops
Remove stains & restore shine with this simple guide Epoxy countertops are durable, easy to keep up, and super stylish. If your countertop is dirty, simple cleaners like dish soap, glass cleaner, or an all-purpose cleane...
How to Sanitize and Descale a GE Opal Ice Maker
Plus, tips for maintaining your ice maker It’s important to clean your GE Profile Opal Ice Maker regularly to ensure it makes tasty nugget ice and stays free of bacteria, mineral deposits, and other residue. GE recomme...
How to Clean the Inside & Outside of a Gourd
Wash & dry your gourds for birdhouses & other crafts Gourds have beautiful, hard shells and unique shapes that make them popular in crafting projects, like birdhouses and decorative bowls. If you’re drying gourds, it�...
