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 (590)
How to Remove Ladybugs from Your Home and Yard
Natural ways to trap, repel, and kill ladybugs Ladybugs might be beneficial in your garden, but they’re not so fun to deal with when they’re infesting your home or yard. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get rid of...
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 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 Clean Yellowed & Discolored Plastic
Whiten & restore plastic electronics, containers, & more Yellow stains often show up on plastic electronics, appliances, containers, and cookware, whether they're from food, sunlight, or chemical reactions. Luckily, ther...
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...
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...
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 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 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 ...
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 Do You Use a Garment Steamer? The Right Way to Steam Clothes
Plus, tips for caring for & cleaning your steamer A garment steamer is a quick, gentle way to remove wrinkles from all kinds of clothes. Steamers work by heating water until it becomes steam. The steam is then applied to...
When and How to Harvest Olives
A guide to picking olives when they’re ripe, ready, and delicious If you have an olive tree, you’re probably dreaming of the day your olives are ripe and ready to harvest. But if you’re not sure when that is, or h...
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 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 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 Easily Load a Packing Tape Gun
Set up, use, & adjust a tape dispenser to make packing boxes a breezeWhether 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 ho...
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 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 Turn Your Water Back On After It’s Been Shut Off
Easy ways to switch on your main water, supply valves & moreWhether your water has stopped unexpectedly or because of planned repairs, you probably want to get it back on again. In most cases, the water company can turn ...
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�...
