Raven Minyard, BA

Removing Permanent Marker from Plastic, Metal, Fabrics, & More

Tips, tricks, and home remedies to erase permanent marker Permanent marker is, by nature, a really tough stain to treat, probably because it's ''supposed'' to be permanent. However, with a bit of persistence and elbow gr...

11 Ways to Get Yellow Stains Out of White Shirts & Clothes

Plus, learn what causes yellow stains & how to prevent themWhite clothes are notorious for being easily stained. Whether it’s from armpit sweat, rust, or a yellow sports drink, yellow stains can ruin your best-looking ...

How to Reduce Static Electricity Quickly & Easily: Expert-Backed Tips

Best techniques & products to stop static electricityStatic electricity is a common annoyance, especially in the cold, dry weather. If you’re tired of being shocked every time you touch something, there are a few thing...

How to Get Pee Out of a Couch & Prevent Future Accidents

Remove pet and human urine with these tips Urine stains have a strong odor, so it can be frustrating to discover them on your couch. Luckily, you can easily remove the stain (and the smell) from your sofa using a few bas...

How to Get Sharpie Off Plastic & Other Surfaces

Easy steps to cleaning permanent marker off plastic surfaces If you accidentally got Sharpie or another permanent marker on plastic, don’t worry; permanent marker isn’t always as “permanent” as you’d think. In ...

How & When to Prune Limelight Hydrangeas for Best Growth

A step-by-step guide for trimming limelight hydrangeas Limelight hydrangeas are a type of woody hydrangea that produce large, football-shaped flowers in the spring. These flowers are a beautiful addition to your yard or ...

How to Clean, Degrease, and Whiten Bones

Safely handle, clean, and prepare animal bones for display Bones and skulls make great decor and jewelry, but it’s important to clean them first to make sure they’re safe to handle. The process may be slow, taking an...

How to Remove & Prevent Musty Smells in a House

How to get rid of mildew and mold smells in your home No one likes having a musty smell in their house, so it’s important to locate the mold or mildew causing the smell and eliminate it as soon as possible. Luckily, th...

How to Get Urine Smell Out of Concrete Permanently

Get cat pee or other urine out of concrete with this guide If you have pets, you know how annoying it is to clean up dog or cat urine. It’s even worse when the urine seeps into concrete and leaves behind an odor. It ma...

The Complete Guide to Pruning Ficus Trees

Learn how to keep your ficus healthy with proper trimmingWhether growing indoors or outdoors, ficus trees are beautiful, low maintenance plants. Routine pruning is a great way to keep your tree strong and robust. By thin...

How to Grow a Maple Tree from Seed: A Germination Guide

3 ways to get maple tree seeds to sprout There are many species of maple tree and multiple ways to germinate their seeds. Maple trees that drop their seeds in the fall require cold stratification, while those that drop i...

How to Stretch Out Clothes & Prevent Future Shrinkage

Learn how to unshrink your clothes with this guide Nothing is more frustrating than taking your clothes out of the dryer to discover they’ve shrunk in the wash. Luckily, many fabrics can be stretched out, so there’s ...

The Best Ways to Remove Gorilla Glue from Skin, Plastic, & More

Learn how to dissolve Gorilla Glue easily with this expert guide Gorilla Glue creates a strong bond, making it an ideal product for various DIY projects. However, this also means it can also be challenging to remove it f...

How to Get Rid of Small Ants & Prevent Infestations

Eliminate tiny ants in your house or garden with this guide Having a tiny ant infestation in your home or garden can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know how to get rid of them. Luckily, there are a ton of easy...

How to Cook with a Pressure Cooker (With Sample Recipes)

Plus, how to choose the best pressure cooker for your kitchen Pressure cookers are a great way to cook food quickly, but you might be wondering how they work if you've never used one before. Thankfully, they're very easy...

How to Identify Carpet Beetles: 7 Common Signs + Prevention Tips

Learn what a carpet beetle looks like (& if you have an infestation) Carpet beetles are small black, yellow, or mottled beetles that feast on animal-based fabrics and textiles. If a carpet beetle infestation is left untr...

Tree Limb Removal: How to Prune Tree Branches

Promote healthy tree growth with these cutting tipsWhether you are trimming and pruning your tree or removing a rotten limb, cutting a limb from a tree is easy to do if you follow the proper 3-cut technique. Make 1 parti...

How to Remove Stains from Jeans: Blood, Grease, Dirt & More

Expert tips for removing all kinds of stains from denim Odds are, your jeans will probably get stained at some point, but there’s no need to fear. There are plenty of simple DIY solutions that can remove even the tough...

Simple Ways to Remove Stickers and Sticky Residue from Plastic

Get sticky labels off plastic and more with common household cleaners Trying to pull stickers off of plastic can be frustrating, as it often leaves stubborn pieces behind. Luckily, there are much easier ways to remove st...

How to Store Tulip Bulbs in Summer & Winter

Learn how to preserve tulip bulbs so they'll bloom in spring Tulips are hearty flowers that bloom in full force in the springtime, but they often need to be stored during hot summers or too-warm or too-cold winters. Luck...