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How to
Install a Split System Air Conditioner
A split system air conditioner is a great option for keeping your home cool and comfortable in the summer months. These units are also quieter, easier to install, and more energy efficient than central air conditioning. ...
How to
Revive an Orchid Plant
Orchids are beautiful flowers that bloom in cycles. Just because the flowers have fallen off doesn’t mean that the orchid is dead—it’s simply in a dormant phase and will likely flower again. You can encourage bloom...
How to
Grow a Cherry Blossom Tree
Cherry blossom trees are beautiful and vibrant, but they're also finicky and hard to grow. The cherry blossom tree's name comes from the soft and pretty blossoms they produce, and range in color from hot pink to creamy w...
How to Legally Prevent Drones from Flying Over Your House
As drones have increased in popularity among hobbyists, it’s not uncommon to catch one hanging around the airspace above your property. If you’re not a fan, what can you do to protect your privacy and keep drones awa...
How to
Replace a Door Frame
If your door frame is damaged, the best thing to do is to replace it with a pre-hung door, which comes inside a pre-built frame. If you have a little carpentry experience, this is likely a project you can tackle by yours...
How to Figure Out the Dimensions of a Staircase
Get the measurements you need to build a set of stairsDoing home renovations yourself is fun and budget-friendly, but building stairs can seem intimidating. But once you learn the basics of making measurements, planning ...
How to
Prune a Lime Tree
Pruning a lime tree has many benefits, such as improving air flow, strengthening limbs, and reducing risk of disease. It's also a simple and straightforward task that you can do yourself. The right time to prune a lime t...
How to
Propagate Elephant Ear Plants
Elephant ears are lush jungle plants with large green leaves shaped like hearts. While elephant ears can’t be propagated from cuttings like many plants, you can divide the tubers of a healthy parent plant. Do this in t...
How to
Clean a Burnt Oven Bottom
Spills and splashes are pretty common while cooking and baking, but if you don’t wipe them up right away, they can burn and stick to the bottom of your oven. Luckily, burnt on food at the bottom of your oven can be rem...
How to
Remove Oil Based Stains from Fabrics
If you've spilled oil on your clothes, carpet, or upholstery, you may think the item is ruined. Luckily, it can be easily removed using a few household items. Whether the fabric came into contact with motor oil, cooking ...
How to
Install a Bathtub
Installing a bathtub is a complex job that shouldn’t be attempted by novices. However, if you have some plumbing and construction experience, this may be a DIY project that you feel comfortable tackling. If you're look...
How to
Fix a Garage Door Spring
If your garage door isn’t operating properly, the torsion springs are likely to blame. If you’re concerned about tackling this project on your own, consider hiring out the job to a professional. Otherwise, replace bo...
The Gardener’s Guide to Pruning Jasmine for Beautiful Blooms
The right time and best way to trim overgrown or leggy jasmine vinesJasmine is a gorgeous, fast-growing plant with sweet-smelling flowers that makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Whether you’re growing summer jas...
How to Get Rid of Frost & Ice Buildup in Your Freezer
Fast ways to remove ice with & without defrosting your freezer A little bit of frost build-up in your freezer is normal, but it can become a problem when the buildup grows over ¼ inch (6 cm) thick. Too much frost can li...
How to
Prune a Bonsai Tree
Follow these steps to keep your bonsai tree healthy, happy, and thriving A bonsai tree needs regular pruning to maintain its size and to shape it to a desired style. There are two types of pruning: maintenance pruning, w...
How to
Move Large Rocks
Learn to transport large stones by hand Moving large rocks for landscaping or construction may seem like an impossible task, but there are actually several methods you can use. You can move large rocks small distances wi...
3 Easy Ways to Reset an Air Conditioning Unit That’s Not Working
A quick and easy guide to get your AC blowing cold air after a power outage It’s the dog days of summer and you’ve been outside baking in the sun. You walk inside your home to get some sweet relief and find that your...
How to
Give Your Room a Makeover
Redecorating your room doesn’t have to cost a lot of money—you can easily transform your space inexpensively. Start by decluttering your room so you’re left only with things you truly need or love. Then, change the...
How to
Dry a Mattress
A wet mattress is not only a headache, it breeds mold and mildew! Don’t worry though, you can dry your mattress easily with a few simple steps, regardless of how it got wet. Utilize direct sunlight and air circulation ...
How to
Build a Concrete Foundation
Step-by-step instructions to construct a concrete foundation for a variety of projects A concrete foundation is a base for a structure. The type and size of concrete foundation you will need is based on the structure you...
