Hot Housekeeping How-Tos
How To: Quiet Down a Squeaky Hamster Gerbil or Mouse Running Wheel
Here's a quick easy way to quiet down a loud squeaky hamster, mouse or gerbil wheel. This will enable you to finally sleep at night!
How To: Clean Your Dirty Electric Stove Coils with Tinfoil
Learn how to clean the dirty electric coils on your kitchen stove with aluminum foil.
How To: Clean a Blender the Fast Easy Way
This video will show you a quick fast and easy way to clean your blender with liquid soap.
How To: Clean Cooking Grease Out of a Microwave Oven Range Filter
Learn how to easily remove the cooking grease out of your microwave stove top oven range filter. This tip will allow you to reuse the filter!
How To: Use SuperClean for a Fast Easy Way to Clean the Exterior of a BBQ Grill
This video will show you how to use SuperClean for a fast and easy way to clean some of the gross crud off of the exterior of your BBQ grill.
How To: The Best Way to Hang Dress Pants and Jeans So They Actually Stay on the Hangers
If you don't have hangers with clips, hanging up jeans and dress pants can be frustrating. They never stay straight and constantly slide off the hangers. You can always MacGyver your own pants hangers by using clothespins, but if you don't have any, there's another way.
How To: Fix a Wash Machine That Won't Spin Repair Agitator
This video will show you how to fix, repair, replace a broken agitator in your wash machine. If the agitator stopped turning, this is an easy way to fix it.
How To: Install and Wire a Ceiling Light or Chandelier in Your Home
This video will show you how to install or replace a chandelier or ceiling light in your home. We also explain the wire colors and that the white one is power.
How To: Bleed Air Out of the Oil Line on a Boiler Burner
This video will show you how to bleed the air out of the burner oil line on your furnace if you run out of oil. Shown on a Carlin EZPro burner, Weil Mclain Gold boiler. Also would work on most burners the same way including a Beckett.
How To: Change the Exhaust Filters on a Whirlpool Microwave
This video will show you how to change the range and overhead air filters on your Whirlpool microwave. MODEL MH1160XSB-3
How To: Change the Light Bulb Inside a Whirlpool Microwave
This video will show you how to easily change the light bulb inside of your Whirlpool Microwave. MODEL MH1160XSB-3
How To: Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker Switch on a Fuse Box Panel
This video will show you how to reset a tripped circuit breaker switch on a fuse box panel, and what to look for if they are not labeled.
How To: Use a Milk Crate to Transport a Propane Tank Safely
This video will show you how to make transporting your propane tank a lot safer using a milk crate.
How To: Clean a Porcelain Bathtub with Mr. Clean Sponge or Magic Eraser Remove Dirt
This video will show you how remove the dirt from your porcelain bathtub using a Mr. Clean sponge or a magic eraser.
How To: Clean a Pellet Stove Using a Shop Vac Vacuum Cleaner with Filter
How to clean your pellet stove and glass using a shop vacuum with a special filter.
How To: Connect a Cable Box to a TV Using HDMI Wire Comcast Xfinity
This video will show you how to connect and hook up a Comcast Xfinity cable box to your HDTV using a HDMI wire.
How To: Spice Up Boring Spaghetti Sauce Using Sugar
Learn How To spice up boring spaghetti sauce by adding a little bit of sugar.
How To: Clean a Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink with Steel Wool
This video will show you how to clean a stainless steel kitchen sink with steel wool.
How To: Clean a Microwave with Water No Chemicals Works Awesome Fast & Easy
Here's a really good fast easy way to clean your microwave with a bowl of hot water. GREAT TIP! No harsh cleaning chemicals.
How To: Clean a Keurig K-Cup Coffee Brewer
This video will show you how to clean or descale your Keurig Coffee brewer using water. Great preventative maintenance tip.
How To: Change the Barbecue Propane Tank on Grill
This video will show you how to replace the propane tank on your barbecue grill.
How To: Keep Barbecue Grill Grate Clean and Rust Free
This video will show you how to clean and keep your barbecue grill grate clean and rust free.
How To: Get a Streak-Free Finish When Cleaning Glass Dishes, Windows, & Electronics Screens
Why can't all electronic devices be waterproof like my watch? There are watches worth three times as much as my iPhone that I can wear into the hot tub without a worry in the world, but cleaning most of my electronics requires a lot of caution.
How To: Fold a Shirt in Under 2 Seconds
Follow this great step-by-step video tutorial to show you how to fold a shirt in under 2 seconds!
How To: Make a Cheap, Simple, & Natural All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner
Some of the most effective cleaning products can also be some of the most dangerous. Take bleach, for example. It definitely gets rid of dirt and grime, but it can cause all sorts of health problems—a DIY alternative is much safer.
How To: Make Home Improvements in Only 10 Minutes
You can make a huge difference to your house and home with a few simple DIY tips, which are explained in this infographic from QuickQuid.
How To: 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Bathroom Mirror from Fogging Up
Getting hot and steamy can be awesome, as illustrated in the 1997 smash hit Titanic. But having the bathroom mirrors fog up during a nice hot shower can be very annoying. Getting ready in the morning can already be rushed, and wiping down your mirrors after your shower wastes time. Since most people like to shave or clean up after a shower, the need for a clear mirror is prime.
How To: Get Rid of Heavy-Duty Stains with This Safer DIY Bleach Alternative
Bleach is a great product for getting rid of tough stains and disinfecting areas around the house, but the amount of harmful chemicals these products have inside of them is extremely high, as you can probably tell by reading the MSDS for the Clorox brand.
Shake and Fold: How to Dry Your Hands Properly with Paper Towels (And Stop Waste)
It may seem like a trivial topic, but the majority of people don't use paper towels the proper way (just as they don't crap the proper way). The outcome of this improper usage?
How To: Pack Household Goods Effectively
When the time comes to move home, the logistics of moving your belongings can easily become tiresome, tricky and even disastrous. However, with a little careful planning and foresight, the act of packing can be a simple process. The key to getting the most from your move is in efficiency, planning and care. Here, we take a look at the best ways to pack in order to ensure a safe and simple move.
How To: Clean a Butcher Block Table
A butcher block table (or counter) is a solid, wooden table. Originating in butcher shops (hence the name), this has become a popular household item. Butcher block tables and counters are durable and attractive looking. The downside of butcher block is that the wood is so porous it can stain easily. Butcher block can be sanded and refinished to get rid of stains, but that drastic step isn't always necessary.
How To: Become a Great Thrift Store Shopper
Shopping at a thrift store can be a fun adventure, a daunting task, a way to save money, or a combination of any or all of those. There's no question that buying secondhand is almost always cheaper and buying at a thrift store undoubtedly so. But it can also be a lot of work. Here are a few simple tips to make the process a little easier.
How To: Reuse Old Coffee Grounds
Many people start their day with a fresh, hot cup of coffee. They purchase their coffee with care and enjoy it greatly. But what do you do with those grounds once you’ve drunk your coffee? Here are some uses for those used coffee grounds! Note: It's always easiest to handle coffee grounds when they're cool, so wait a couple of hours after you've switched off the coffee pot to try any of these!
How To: Replace a Door Knob with a Handle Set
Need to replace your old door knob? Follow Milan Rosan as he takes you through a step-by-step, do-it-yourself approach to installing your own handle set in your home. Remove old door knob.
How To: Clean a Flag
We hang flags to proclaim our patriotic spirit. This is especially true for retired veterans or those who have loved ones serving in the military. Others hang flags representing the seasons, important events, favorite teams or just a cute and whimsical design as decoration. An American flag can be particularly tricky to wash. Red, white and blue all lying together in one inseparable panel can cause the blue or red dye to bleed onto the white. This is not just a problem with an American flag; ...
How To: Keep socks paired and never lose a sock ever again
It happens to the best of us—missing socks. No matter how hard you try, no matter how careful you are when doing laundry, you always end up with that one sock who's lost its soulmate. And what do you usually do with that buddy-less sock? Throw it away? DON'T! This video will gives you some tips on how to keep your socks from disappearing, like A). don't throw away your sock because you might find its missing mate later, and B). roll your socks to keep you from losing one when not in the laund...
How To: Make a bed with perfectly square corners
Frustrated with blankets and sheets that bunch up around the corners? This tutorial shows you how to make perfectly square corners (or hospital corners) on your bed. It doesn't matter what size mattress or sheet you have, this technique will work on any bed.
How To: Easily sort your snail mail with wall hooks and binder clips
If you've been letting your snail mail pile up for days on end, there's an easy solution that won't cost you anything. Just rummage around your house and find some wall hooks or binder clips, and start sorting away. You'll be surprised at how much more organized this method is!
How To: Make napkin rings, place cards and customized candles for Thanksgiving
With a few hosting tips, you will perfect your Thanksgiving season! This craft shows you how to make some elegant place cards, some easy and beautiful napkin rings, and custom-made deocrative candles. Be the perfect host or hostess this Thanksgiving season!
How To: Wash your windows quickly with white vinegar and dishwashing liquid
Don't let your window pane become a window pain in the ass to look at. Windows should give us clear views of the beautiful world outside, but without regular maintence they can become splotchy and muddled. Check out this video for a quick way to clearn your windows.