Barry Zakar

How to Undo Zip Ties Without Breaking Them

Plus, how to free yourself from zip tie restraints in emergencies Cable ties typically come in two types: single-use and reusable. However, you can easily undo a single-use tie – without having to cut it open – so yo...

10 Ways to Remove a Stuck Screw

Unscrew the most stubborn screws with or without a toolkitStripped, or stuck, screws can quickly derail your projects! When removing a stuck screw, remain patient. When one method doesn’t work, don’t give up! Take a ...

How to Program a Garage Door Opener to Your Car

Got a sleek new car with a built-in garage door opener, but not sure how to set it up? In recent years, plenty of newer cars have come with the convenience of garage door openers, often Homelink systems. Getting your bui...

How to Reprogram Your LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Motor

Unlink & relink your LiftMaster garage door remotes, Wi-Fi, or cameraIf you moved homes, got a new garage door or opener, or lost your remote or keyless entry code, you may have to reset your LiftMaster garage door opene...

How to

Unscrew a Screw Without a Screwdriver

It happens often enough that you don't have a screwdriver handy but really urgently need to remove a screw. Although using a screwdriver is the easiest and safest way to remove a screw, there are different methods that c...

How to

Lock a Door Without a Lock

Looking for simple ways to secure a door without a lock? Whether you’re hoping to lock your house, apartment, or office door, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we'll cover the best ways to temporarily lock your...

How to

Remove Rivets

Removing a rivet may seem like a difficult task, but if you have the right tools, it’s actually really simple. For smaller rivets, use a drill bit to drive through the surface. For stubborn rivets that you can’t dril...

Reset a DSC Alarm System and Stop Beeping Fast

Is your DSC alarm going off, and you want it to stop? Or, maybe there’s a warning light flashing that you want to get rid of. Whether your alarm went off and you need to reset it or you’re trying to update the date a...

How to Fix and Repair a Damaged Hollow Core Door

Hollow core doors are relatively easy to damage, but they’re even easier to fix. Instead of paying for a brand new door and going through the headache of hanging it, simply patch and refinish the damage! In this articl...

How to

Build a Squirrel House

Many homeowners and garden enthusiasts do not appreciate squirrels. One way to protect your garden or your birdhouse is to provide a sanctioned area for squirrels. A squirrel house, built properly, will encourage squirre...

How to

Adjust a Garage Door Spring

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly, improperly, or at the wrong speed, and adjusti...

How to

Build a Simple Wood Truss

Trusses are commonly used to provide support for roofs, bridges, and other expansive structures. To put together a simple wooden truss, you'll fasten a number of pre-cut beams into a chosen configuration inside a sturdy ...

How to Remove Blinds

Take down any type of blinds quickly for repairs or replacements There are a lot of different blinds out there, and each one can have a different mounting system. The good news is that the basic steps are functionally un...

How to Build a Dog House Out of Pallets

If you want to put together a cozy dog house on a budget, look no further! Building a dog house out of wooden pallets is much simpler than you might think, and it's a cheap DIY option compared to shopping for a pre-made ...

How to

Remove a Stuck Bolt

In most cases, you can remove a bolt by unscrewing the nut from the bolt with a wrench. If the bolt is rusted or otherwise stuck in place, however, you’ll need to find another way to remove the bolt. If the hexagonal s...

How to Program a Chamberlain Garage Door Opener

An opener for your garage door is an undervalued convenience that’s come with modern technology. But how do you program one? In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up your Chamberlain garage door opener with a remo...

How to

Read a Screw Thread Callout

Screws come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so thread callouts are used to help identify them. The first time you see a callout can be a little confusing, but it’s pretty straightforward once you know what the n...

How to

Replace a Light Bulb in a Ceiling Fan

When you have a burned-out light in a ceiling fan, replacing the actual bulb is usually the easy part—getting the light cover off can be the real trick! While this wikiHow article definitely explains how to change a li...

How to Fix a Loose Screw That Won’t Tighten in Wood

Confidently repair wobbly wood screws with these 5 handy DIY methodsNo doubt about it—it’s super frustrating to have a screw that just spins in the hole when you’re trying to tighten up a door hinge or a table leg....

How to

Hang Christmas Lights on Stucco

If your home's exterior is coated in stucco—which is made of aggregates, water, and a binder—you might be scratching your head trying to figure out how to hang Christmas lights from it. Luckily, there are lots of way...