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Co-authored Articles (500)
How to Get Rid of Bamboo in Your Yard
Natural & chemical solutions to remove & control bamboo Bamboo is a beautiful addition to any yard, but it can quickly spread and grow out of control. Luckily, there are several simple and effective ways to kill bamboo. ...
How to Reprogram a Sentry Safe with or without the Factory Code
Reset the combination on fire safes, security safes, & more Sentry Safes are great for storing all your valuable personal items and protecting them against water and fire. But if you’ve forgotten your combination or ac...
How to Remove Suckers from a Cucumber Plant
Increase your cucumber yield by removing vines and suckers With their delicious, refreshing fruits and beautiful vining ways, cucumbers are some of the best garden plants to grow. These plants tend to grow very quickly, ...
The Ultimate Guide to Ground Rod Installation
Learn how to drive in a ground rod and easily connect it to your electrical panel One of the best ways to protect your home from lightning strikes or electrical shorts is to put in ground rods. Ground rods create a route...
How to Plant & Grow a Pineapple at Home
Grow a thriving pineapple plant from a pineapple with these simple instructions With its sweet, tangy taste and unique shape, there’s not another fruit quite like the pineapple. If you’ve been wishing for a way to gr...
How to Change a Battery in a Car Key Fob
A simple guide to opening a key fob & adding a new battery As you rush off to work, you click your car’s key fob to unlock the door…but nothing happens. The battery in your fob is dead, so how do you replace it? Luck...
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 ...
Your Guide to Placing Fence Posts in the Ground
Learn how to set a 4x4 fence post in concrete, gravel, or soil When you’re building your own fence, all it takes is a few wooden posts to make it super sturdy. Installing the posts might sound a little complicated, but...
How to Insert Batteries the Right Way
Installing batteries is a breeze with this thorough guide Your new TV is all plugged in and ready to go when you realize the remote doesn’t have batteries installed. Fitting your batteries into the remote can feel like...
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 ...
11 Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Yard Permanently
Enjoy the outdoors again with these natural and chemical-based ant solutions Living with a yard full of anthills feels a lot like navigating an obstacle course, where you have to run and hop across stinging lines of ants...
3 Easy Ways to Reboot a KitchenAid Dishwasher
A step-by-step guide to getting your dishwasher workingIf your KitchenAid dishwasher isn’t starting or washing your dishes properly, it might be due for a reset. Luckily, resetting your dishwasher is super quick and ea...
How to Easily Grow Chillies at Home from Seeds
Your guide to sprouting and planting chilli seeds in a pot or garden Whether they’re sweet, spicy, or scorching hot, chillies add a flavorful addition to all kinds of dishes. If you want your own supply of chillies rig...
How to Safely Get Wasps Out of Your House
Natural ways to shoo wasps out the door (& keep them out) During the spring and summer, the occasional wasp might find its way inside your house. Luckily, there are several easy ways to get rid of wasps in your home. We�...
How to Easily Load a Packing Tape Gun
Set up, use, & adjust a tape dispenser to make packing boxes a breeze Whether you’re moving houses or running your own business, using a packing tape dispenser makes sealing boxes quick and easy. If you’re not sure h...
A Comparison Between MIP and NPT Fittings
These pipe fittings might be similar, but they have different shapes and uses When it comes to pipework and plumbing, MIP and NPT fittings are typically the most popular choices. Both of these fittings are threaded and m...
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 ...
Yucca Pruning Guide: How to Trim & Cut Back Yuccas
Remove dead leaves & shape up overgrown yuccasYucca trees are low maintenance and easily adaptable, making them popular to grow indoors and outside. While these plants don’t need to be pruned, trimming up your yucca gi...
How to Plant and Grow Orchids
A simple guide to maintaining a beautiful & blooming orchidOrchids are some of the most beautiful flowers in the plant kingdom. There are over 40,000 different orchid species and over 200,000 hybrid varieties, making orc...
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...