Amy Bobinger, BA

How to Plant an Onion That Has Sprouted to Get New Onions

If you find a sprouted onion, don’t throw it out—regrow it with this guideIf you notice a green sprout emerging from the top of an onion, it means it's trying to regrow. By separating the sprouts inside an onion’s ...

The Easiest Way to Fold a Fitted Sheet

While the elastic corners on a fitted sheet are helpful for keeping them on a mattress, they make folding the sheets a real pain. If you've ever gotten frustrated and stuffed your fitted sheets in your linen closet in a ...

How to Prune a Plum Tree for a Beautiful Shape & Fruit Production

A year-by-year guide to shaping and pruning plum trees Plum trees need to be pruned once a year to help them retain a healthy shape and produce abundant fruit. You’ll use the same basic techniques each time you prune, ...

How to

Remove Mildew Smell from Clothing

If damp clothes sit for too long, they can develop an unpleasant, musty smell due to the presence of mildew. In addition, mildew in your washing machine can leave the same smell in your clothes, even if you dry them imme...

How to

Prune Plumeria

Plumeria, also called frangipani, is a small tree known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers. Plumeria trees are easy to care for, making them a popular option for houseplants, but they can start to grow leggy if they’r...

How to

Use a Cutting Torch

An oxy-acetylene torch, also known as a blow torch, is a dangerous cutting system, but it’s also a powerful and useful tool if you need to cut steel. By creating a safe work environment and carefully monitoring the pre...

How to

Attach Garden Hose Fittings

If you spend much time in your yard, you already know how essential a good garden hose is. But if it's leaky or the attachments are worn out, how do you go about changing the fittings? Whether you need to replace the end...

How to

Clean a Dr. Brown's Bottle Warmer

If you have a Dr. Brown’s bottle warmer, it may seem difficult to clean at first. However, the reservoir and warming basket are removable, and the basket is even dishwasher-safe, as long as you put it on the top rack. ...

How to

Replace a Lamp Switch

Lamps are a stylish way to bring soft light into a room, but it can be frustrating when your lamp switch stops working. Instead of throwing your lamp away, try installing a new light switch yourself! It’s an easy proje...

How to

Survive an Abduction or Hostage Situation

It's really scary to think about being abducted or taken hostage, but knowing how you should handle the situation can help you feel calm and focused if it does happen. While the best thing you can do is to avoid an attac...

How to

Fold Curtains That Are Too Long

Curtains can be pricy, so if you accidentally bought a set that are too long, you're probably not in a big hurry to replace them. However, you're probably also not super excited about seeing your curtains puddled on the ...

How to Stop a Sink Faucet Handle from Leaking Water

Save money and avoid water waste with this quick tutorialA leaky faucet handle can be annoying, but luckily, it's one of the easiest plumbing problems to fix yourself. All you need to do is dismantle the handle and repla...

A Complete Tankless Water Heater Cleaning and Maintenance Guide

Tips for servicing your tankless water heaterOver time, a tankless water heater can accumulate minerals that can build up on and erode the walls inside your tank's heating chamber. To properly maintain and clean your tan...

How to

Choose Vinyl Plank Flooring

Vinyl plank flooring is an engineered floor covering designed to mimic the look of real wood. When you’re choosing your flooring, you’ll need to consider the thickness of the vinyl, the wear layer, and the installati...

Simple & Effective Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home or Bedroom

Tips for getting ants out of the house for good (that actually work)Having ants in your house can be a pesky, frustrating problem. Fortunately, most ants are easy to get rid of! As long as you're diligent about keeping a...

How to

Prevent Hyacinth Flowers from Flopping

Hyacinths are a beautiful spring flower with an intoxicating fragrance. However, the flowers tend to be top-heavy, which can cause the narrow stem to snap. Whether your hyacinths are planted in your garden or arranged in...

How to

Tie Curtains

Methods for store-bought and homemade curtain ties Curtains add a beautiful touch to any window, and they're great when you want to block out the light. If you want to let the sun into your room, though, you can use ti...

8 Effective Ways to Extend the Range of a Garage Door

It's frustrating to struggle with your garage door opener at the end of a long day, but luckily, there are a few simple tricks that might help you extend the range of your remote. The typical range of a garage door opene...

How to

Get Rid of Booklice

The small bugs that are often found in stored books are tiny insects called booklice. These creatures are drawn to areas with high humidity and moisture, and love feeding on mold. Despite the name, booklice aren't only f...

Why Your Shark Steam Mop Isn’t Steaming (& How to Fix It)

Best troubleshooting tips for your Shark Steam Mop Shark Steam Mops are great for cleaning and sanitizing hard floors, but what if yours stops producing steam? Fortunately, this is a fairly common issue, and with a littl...