Housekeeping: Page 13

Tired of plastic shopping bags everywhere? This instructional video shows a simple, practical, project you can do at home. All you need is a pastic bottle. Tidy up your kitchen from the clutter of plastic bags by making this handy plastic bag dispenser.

The prescription for a sick CD? Toothpaste, MSG and wood polish, of course. About to chuck that busted CD? Not so fast, young grasshopper. Web editor Megan Miller demonstrates three ways to resurrect those scratched discs using stuff you probably already have sitting on your shelf.

Tired of the clutter in your kitchen cabinet? Watch this how to video and learn to organize your kitchen cabinets with these smart stainless steel systems. Add roll out trays and and shelves to make pots and pans more accessible.

The kitchen is the command center in many households where paper clutter piles up. This how-to video offers easy and inexpensive ways to organize all your paper clutter in the kitchen.

Superglue (cyanoacrylate) has many uses. Besides the typical household function of sticking things together, it's used in surgical procedures and even in crime labs to develop unseen fingerprints. Originally marketed as Eastman #910 in 1958, this stuff is sneaky and it goes everywhere if you don't keep an eye on it.

Cleaning the siding on the second story of your house used to be a difficult task. But pressure washers have made cleaning high up places easier than ever. No need to use use a scaffolding or ladder. Watch this Home & Garden how to video to learn how to use a pressure washer to clean second story siding.

Over time, wood decks can become discolored by dirt, mildew, and rainwater. A cleaning with a pressure washer can restore your deck to its natural beauty. Watch this Home & Garden how-to video to learn how to clean a wood deck using a pressure wash.

There isn't an easier, faster way to clean garbage cans than pressure washing. With the help of this home and garden how-to video cleaning your garbage cans will be a cinch. Watch this video and put your pressure washer to good use.

Whether it's a free-for-all picnic buffet or a formal 12-course dinner, your table should be notable for its abundance, not for the tablecloth's abundance of wrinkles. This step by step tutorial teaches you how to fold your tablecloth so it will not wrinkle.

This special fold creates a pocket in the napkin fold for the silverware. Learn how to make this napkin fold by following along with this video tutorial. Recreate on napkins for the next fancy dinner party and really impress the guests!

Is you media center in chaos? Watch this video tutorial by Better TV for ten tips on how to organize and down-size your media center.

Bed sheets can be a good solution for some household dilemmas. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use bed sheets as a bed skirt, a Duvet cover, a sling or as a furniture cover.

In the world of design, there's a wrong way and a right way to make a bed. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to add style to your bedroom.

Have a scratched CD but you are not ready to get rid of it? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to remove scratches on your CD by applying toothpaste and rubbing it down.

Removing chewing gum from clothes can be quick and easy. Watch this HomeServe video tutorial for simple ways of getting chewing gum off clothing using a freezer, washing machine or kitchen knife.

Clean your silver furniture, appliances and accessories to bring back the shine. Watch this HomeServe video tutorial on how to clean and polish silver in five minutes. This silver cleaning solution can be used for cutlery, jewelry and more.

Stains on your shoes and bags can diminishes your wardrobe choices. So watch this how to video to learn how to remove nasty stains from your shoes and bags with a once simple ingredient. Our host will teach you how to use nail polish remover to clean the inside or your shoes. Try not to use tissue as they tend to absorb too much of the solvent too quickly and not leave any for the stains.

This is an instructional film on replacing the toilet paper roll in an office or other public place. The people after you will thank you for following this easy tutorial.

This video tutorial shows how to fold a supermarket plastic bag to save space to store them. If you recycle these bags for you trash bin, you will find this very useful.

Learn to fold T-shirts the Japanese way with English instructions. This is a speed trick for great shirt origami folding.

In this how to video learn an easy way which you can vaccuum seal anything using just a ziplock bag. Keep anything fresh for a long time with this tutorial.

Lisa shows us how to clean up spilled candle wax using an iron and a paper towel, a trick from Japanese Urawaza.

This how to video shows us how to fix a scratched cd or dvd using toothpaste. Don't throw out that scratched cd or dvd, just fix it with this DIY home project.

Don't let heavy furniture ruin your carpet This how to video shows a easy, quick way to remove dents made in your carpet from heavy furniture and other things.

Did someone spill Kool-Aid or red wine on your hardwood floor? Well, before you bust out the power tools, watch this how to video with few home remedies that will lift up that stain, and require a lot less power tools.

Running colors in the wash is always frustrating. This how to video is a quick tip to stop running colors once and for all.Doing your laundry is much easier than people think, and by taking these extra steps you'll be much happier with your laundry.

Hard water stains come from your water, They may disappear when you rub them with a cloth, but they inevitably come back because you can't avoid using your faucet. This how to video will show you ways to remove hard water stains from your sink and tile.

Greasy foods can often clog up your drain, and leave a disgusting smell. This how to video will show you how to get rid of that smell in 60 seconds. You can use this method for every sink in your house, and it will take care of your grease and odor.

If you've ever dusted your furniture, then you know it?s no big deal when it comes to smooth surfaces. But when it comes to lamp shades, and little decorations the process may get more difficult. Watch this video to learn the easiest way to dust furniture.

CDs and DVDs offer great entertainment, but they are far from invincible. Even small scratches and dirt on the discs can make your music or movie skip. Watch this video to learn how to fix those annoying scratches.

Static electricity is annoying and so hard to get rid of out of your clothes. Lucky for you there are ways you can prevent and eliminate static electricity. Learn how to by watching this video.

Even though vacuums seem like they can suck everything up, certain things can really damage your vacuum cleaner. Watch and learn a few quick tips to prevent any damage to your vacuum cleaner.

Using the right cleaning products will prevent damage to your kitchen surfaces. Watch this how to video to learn what products work best on natural stone counter tops and stainless steel sinks.

this how to video demonstrates an easy way to clean a really dirty kitchen stove, using only common and safe household items. For cleaning the top of your range you will need salt, vinegar and baking soda.

Properly clean the glass coffee pot part of your coffee maker using environmentally friendly household ingredients. It is a housekeeping trick that everyone will love. Use salt, ice and vinegar as an eco-friendly safe way of cleaning a glass pot.

Here's a housekeeping trick that everyone will love. Its easy, cheap, and eco-friendly way of cleaning a microwave or any other household appliance. Watch this how to video and learn how to clean a microwave with vinegar.

Don't know how to bring all your copper pieces back to life? Then try this handy dandy housekeeping trick. Watch as this how to video demonstrates how to polish copper with ketchup.

Learn some helpful tips on how to keep your how smelling nice and fresh everyday. Make your own carpet deodorizer and refresh your it using only natural, common and safe ingredients. Try mixing in baking soda and your favorite scent to a cleaner house.

Like all appliances, the oven has a tendency to get dirty inside. Unfortunately, unlike most appliances, the oven is extremely difficult to clean out. Many ovens have a clean selection that will burn off all the excess items in there, but even those left over ashes can sometimes be difficult to wipe away. If your oven does not have the clean function, the method most people use is to clean it out with an oven cleaner. It will most likely consist of spraying the cleaner on all dirty parts of the...

Using the dishwasher can be a hassle if it is not emptied in time. The dishes pile up in the sink, and it takes more than one load to clean out. The most important thing you can do is to organize the dishwasher while loading it. Although it may seem obvious, make sure that the plates of the same size and type go together. Do the same thing with the bowls, and any other flatware you have to wash. Even more helpful than organizing your plates and bowls is organizing the silverware and cutlery....