Hot Housekeeping How-Tos
How To: Fix scratched CDs DVDs and plastic
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. Fix scratched CDs DVDs and plastic.
How To: Make a natural homemade flea repellent for pets
Forget about those chemical store bought flea repellents. This how to video shows you how to make a safe and simple flea repellant for dogs and cats. All you need is lemon, distilled water, and cotton balls. Keep your house and pets flea free with this natural repellent.
How To: Organize your kitchen cabinets with roll out trays
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.
How To: Organize paper cutter in the kitchen
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.
How To: De-clutter kitchen cabinets
Alleviate frustration and take a few minutes to organize your cabinets. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to de-clutter kitchen cabinets with a professional organizer. Store your plates, glasses, and bakeware where you will be able to reach them.
How To: Remove super glue
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.
How To: Pressure wash a second story siding
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. Pressure wash a second story siding.
How To: Pressure wash soffits and gutters
A pressure washer can help keep soffits and gutters clean and looking their best. Watch this Home & Garden how-to video to learn how easy it is to keep your soffits and gutters clean with a pressure washer. Don't let dirty gutters ruin the appearance of your home. Pressure wash soffits and gutters.
How To: Pressure wash a wood deck
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. Pressure wash a wood deck.
How To: Clean garbage cans with a pressure washer
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. Clean garbage cans with a pressure washer.
How To: Clean mini-blinds with a pressure washer
You know something is a real pain to clean if people would rather throw it away and buy new ones. Cleaning mini-blinds can be a tedious task when you have to other things to do around the house. This How-to video will show you how to use a pressure washer to clean mini-blinds. Clean mini-blinds with a pressure washer.
How To: Fold a rectangular tablecloth
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.
How To: Fold a napkin to create a pocket for the silverware
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!
How To: Clean your deck and patio
Do your deck and patio need cleaning? Watch this instructional video for easy-to-follow steps to wash away dirt and debris from Good Housekeeping.
How To: Organize and downsize your media center
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.
How To: Use bed sheets to solve household dilemmas
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.
How To: Organize your plastic ware
Trying to neatly store your plastic ware can be a chore. Watch this video tutorial for tips on how to get your plastic containers and lids organized.
How To: Add style to your bed
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.
How To: Remove scratches from a CD using toothpaste
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. Remove scratches from a CD using toothpaste.
How To: Get wax off carpets in five minutes
Getting stubborn wax off carpets can be quick and easy. Watch this HomeServe video tutorial on how to remove candle wax from a carpet using an iron, brown paper and knife in five minutes. Get wax off carpets in five minutes.
How To: Remove chewing gum off your clothing
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.
How To: Clean silver to bring back the shine in five minutes
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.
How To: Fit a desk cable tidy device for your electrical cords
With all those cables coming from your computer, printer and fax machine there is hardly any room to do your work. This how to video demonstrates how to install a cable tidy device to keep all those cords nicely organized.
How To: Remove bag and shoes stains with nail polish remover
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.
How To: Change a roll of toilet paper in a public place
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.
How To: Change the toilet paper roll
This easy how to video shows you the steps to changing a roll of toilet paper. It only takes seconds and is much appreciated by the person who uses the toilet after you.
How To: Save space when storing plastic bags
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.
How To: Fold a T shirt the Japanese origami way
Learn to fold T-shirts the Japanese way with English instructions. This is a speed trick for great shirt origami folding.
How To: Fend off mosquitos
Not only are mosquitos annoying but they can also carry diseases. In this how to video Don shows you some easy ways to keep mosquitos away. Have a pest free summer with this great tutorial.
How To: Vacuum seal a ziplock bag
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.
How To: Clean up spilled candle wax with a trick from Urawaza
Lisa shows us how to clean up spilled candle wax using an iron and a paper towel, a trick from Japanese Urawaza.
How To: Clean up spilled egg yolk with Urawaza secrets
This how to video shows us how to clean up spilled egg yolk using salt. Avoid a slippery sticky mess with these great cleaning tips.
How To: Fix a scratched CD or DVD with Urawaza secrets
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.
How To: Remove carpet dents
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.
How To: Remove gum from carpet
We have all heard the rumors on what supposedly gets gum out of your carpet. This how to video shows you what really works. All you need to get gum out of your carpet is a jar of creamy peanut butter.
How To: Remove stains from wood floors
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.
How To: Stop your colored clothes from running in the wash
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.
How To: Remove Stains from Silk
Ok, let's pretend that you just got back from the store with a $200.00, maybe $300.00 silk blouse. You put it on, it looks perfect. You go out on the town, everyone else loves it, you're the center of attention. Then you come home, you go to hang it up, and there is a huge stain on the back. This how to video tells you how can save that $200.00 blouse for only $1.50.
How To: Remove nicotine stains
Nicotine stains are gross and next to impossible to remove. In this how to video you can get a few quick tips to help you remove nicotine stains from your home, clothes and fingertips.
How To: Remove hard water stains
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.