Housekeeping: Page 10

It's pretty obvious when you need to clean your toilet bowl, but it's easy to neglect your tank. Don't - that's gross!

Whether you're in the army or just a fanatic about knowing the right way to do things, here's a technique that will bring you joy for years to come. You will need:a flat bed sheet in need of foldingoptional: a clean flat surface

Got an irrational fear of your closet? You're grown-up enough to know there's no boogeyman living in there, so you must be spooked by how disorganized it is. Summon up some courage and let's get to work organizing your closet.

This winter, keep heat in and cold out by sealing your windows with plastic.

A below elbow arm amputee demonstrates how to open a jar with his prosthetic hook. This is an adaptive equipment tutorial for handicapped, disabled or individuals that have lost limbs to amputation. The prosthetic arm outfitted with a hook or hand can be body powered or myoelectric. The operation is important to ensure healthy living and daily tasks like opening jars, bottles and lids in the kitchen.

A below elbow arm amputee demonstrates how to hold and use a knife with his prosthetic hook. This is an adaptive living video that helps handicapped, disabled or individuals that have lost a limb due to amputation. Using a prosthetic hand or hook can be challenging in the kitchen. Using a hook to hold and use a knife is an important skill to learn when using prosthetic limb adaptive equipment.

A dishwasher makes clean up much easier, especially if you load it properly. Putting each item in correctly will help the water and suds do the dirty work for you. Make sure to scrape off all food before loading your dirty dishes. These housekeeping tips will help you properly load your dishwasher.

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish and restore a brass lamp font with Simichrome Polish. In this demonstration tutorial we use Simichrome to polish a piece of brass. The tutorial includes a detailed work instructions and best practices.

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish an Andersen Door Handle using Simichrome. In this demonstration we use Simichrome to polish an Andersen Perma-Shield Frenchwood hinged patio door's brass entrance handle. The tutorial includes a detailed work instructions and best practices.

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish a chrome faucet fixture. In this demonstration we use a Faucet & Fixture Care Kit that includes Simichrome and Flitz Faucet & Fixture Wax to polish a chrome bath tub faucet spout.

Love cooking desserts with caramel but dread cleaning up the hardened caramel left on the pot? Then watch this Cooking Light magazine how-to to learn the quick and easy way to clean your pan. All you'll need to do is add water to the pan and bring it to a boil. For step-by-step instructions, take a look.

This instructional housekeeping video shows you how to take those old shrunken clothes you have and make them wearable again. You will need white vinegar, a sponge and a zip lock bag. Coat the entire t-shirt in the vinegar and load the shrunken shirt and wash it in a hot wash, after a few minutes, add detergent to wash out the smell of vinegar. After throwing the t-shirt in the dryer for about thirty minutes, the shirt should have expanded several inches in every direction. Don't throw away...

Dirty House? Clean it up with Alka-Seltzer! Who knew the same product that has provided indegestion relief and humorous explosions for millions of people world wide could be used to do some of your most basic household chores. Alka-seltzer can get rid of lots of stains, in toilets, sinks, pots, pans, and lots of other household surfaces, without using elbow grease. Watch this video housekeeping tutorial and learn how to clean with Alka-Seltzer.

Suffering from a clogged drainpipe? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to clear a choked basin the smart way. Keep in mind, however, that this method requires that you confront the things clogging your sink. As such you should be prepared to dirty your hands and smell and see terrible things! To learn how to clear a choked basin, watch this simple plumbing how-to.

This is a video that shows how to fold a kimono or yukata. As the traditional folding patterns are not that intuitive, so having this video helps. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to fold a Japanese kimono.

Disney star Raven shows us how to make our sneakers white and new again using toothpaste. All you need is whitening toothpaste, an old toothbrush, and a bowl of water, and those shoes will look fresh and clean again. Watch this video housekeeping tutorial and learn how to clean up old sneakers by following along with Raven-Symone.

This is a cheap way to Keep your desk organized, especially if you have so many things and your space is limited. Find out how by watching this video. A simple dish rack is a great storage unit, as well as a way to dry out your dishes. Watch this video housekeeping tutorial and learn how to keep a desk organized.

This video shows you how to find lost contact lenses and other small things very easily.This is a good practice if you lose your lenses in the bathroom, on a dark carpet and other dark backgrounds. It saves money. This process works with hard and soft lenses, nails, and needles. Find a needle in a haystack, without your contact lenses!

Doing laundry can seem simple, but washing clothes correctly can save money and wear and tear on clothing. Learn to wash different types of clothes, including men's, women's, ties, darks, silks and more, from a professional cleaner in this free laundry video series.

There are many items in the kitchen that can be packed ahead of time for a smoother move. Learn about packing a kitchen with expert tips in this free moving video series.

Need help cleaning and organizing your closet space? Get tips and advice on organizing clothes, shoes, belts and bags in your closet in this free house cleaning video series.

Watch as a window-cleaning professional demonstrates how to clean your exterior windows, including how to prepare and effectively use your squeegee, in this free online video about window maintenance.

If you are looking for professional window cleaning tips for residential window washing, our expert is here to show you how to wash windows in this free house cleaning video series.

Watch a seasoned professional demonstrate the best way to wash windows, including what supplies to use, squeegee techniques, and how to tackle that tricky hard water, in this free online video about home care.

Organizing your kitchen accessories like appliances, utensils and tools will open up more work space for you to cook. Learn about organizing your kitchen in this free housekeeping video series.

Don't let the ice keep you at home! Learn how to remove ice from your driveway and sidewalk in this free winter maintenance video from an experienced deicing expert.

Learn how to build, start and add wood to a fire to create an ambiance and warmth in your house in this free home improvement video.

Organizing a kitchen can be a difficult task when you have limited space and not a whole lot of storage. Learn some tips for setting up and organizing you kitchen with expert tips in this free video series.

Like any article of clothing, ties can get stains on them Learn how to remove stains from polyester or silk ties in this free clothing care video from a dry cleaner.

Dress shirts are normally cleaned by dry cleaners to maintain their look and feel. Get tips on how dress shirts are pressed and cleaned from a dry cleaning specialist in this free instructional video series.

Dry cleaning is an easy and convenient way to get your suits and dress clothes clean. Learn how your high end garments get cleaned from a dry cleaning specialist in this free dry cleaning video series.

Dry cleaning is an easy and convenient way to care for delicate sweaters. Learn how these garments are cared for from a dry cleaning specialist in this free garment care video series.

The best tips and techniques for ironing clothing and taking care of your clothing. Learn about ironing clothes and other tips on laundry and clothing care in this free video.

Are you frustrated with the way your clothes look when you take them out of your suitcase after you arrive at your hotel? Learn how to fold clothes quickly and properly in this free clothing care video series, including tips for folding shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, pants, jeans and more.

Learn how to fold and hang clothes in a hurry in this free clothing series of travel fashion videos from our professional wardrobe expert.

If you've been meaning to do something about all the clutter in your home, there's no better time than spring to get it done. So don't just spring clean this year, go one step further, and de-clutter. Get organized, and clear out all those "treasures" you no longer use. With a little know-how and the tips from this how to video, those items could put some easy cash in your pocket.

Watch this how to video as Jennifer Thoden takes you through every step of installing a bead chain system for your Roman shades or balloon shades. Gather your supplies and learn how to assemble the clutch and thread the unit. Keep your windows from looking bare with a Roman shade bead chain system.

The Roman shade orb allows you to easily adjust your Roman shade lift cord tension without all the fuss of tying and untying knots. This Home & Garden how to video use the Roman orb to adjust tension in lift cords.

The most common culprit causing the black streaks on roofs is a blue-green algae called Gloeocapsa magma. Over the past 25 years this strain of algae has become more hardy and has migrated to less humid environments. It has now become a common sight on asphalt roofs across 80% of the United States. This Home & Garden how to video series shows how to clean your roof and get rid of the black streaks caused by algae. Learn how to inspect and use a cleaning system to get your roof looking brighter.

Make your own wood polish with ingredients from your kitchen pantry. Watch this Home & Garden how to video and learn to use mineral oil, lemon oil, and wax to create recipes that will keep your furniture looking like new. Keep watching and see how the homemade natural polish should be applied.