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How To: Organize kitchen dishes
Keeping a kitchen organized can be difficult when you've got a lot of dishes and only a little space. Learn how to organize the dishes in your kitchen with expert tips in this free home organization video series.
How To: Remove body soil stains from your clothes
Bodily fluids aren't pretty and even less pretty on your clothes. Learn how to get rid of them all. Remove body soil stains from your clothes.
How To: Organize a linen closet at home
The following are the steps to be followed to organize a linen closet: 1. First, you need to clear a work space. This works really well because you need to remove the contents from the linen closet.
How To: Get out grass stains
After rolling down the hill or sliding into second base, it's time to tackle those grass stains. With summer coming up, this Howcast guide is helpful for moms wanting to get rid of those pesky grass stains. How to remove grass stains:
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: Get mildew out of clothing
If you've ever kept clothes in a wet area for a long time, you know the disgusting and stubborn smell of mildew on fabric. Watch this video to learn how to get mildew out of different types of fabric easily.
How To: Remove rust stains from clothes
Whether from an old dryer or some rusty tools, we have the solution to get rid of rust stains from clothing. Remove rust stains from clothes.
How To: Rescue clothes you've dyed in the wash
If you've dyed your clothes in the wash, re-wash the clothes immediately. Separate the whites and as a last resort add a cup of bleach to the washing machine. The dyed clothes should be back to there original whiteness. Rescue clothes you've dyed in the wash.
How To: Clean laminate floors
In this video we are shown how to clean laminate floors using HG Laminate products. HG laminate powerful cleaner is used to remove grease, stubborn dirt as well as old layers of HG laminate gloss coating. To use, dilute it with water depending on how severe the staining is. Apply with a slightly damp cloth and work it in briefly. Make sure to mop up well afterwards. Another product, HG laminate wash and shine leaves tiny acrylic balls behind on surfaces that you've cleaned with it. These prot...
How To: Clean and flush gutters
Cleaning gutters is really not that hard. Get out your ladder and position it so that you can reach the gutters. Start by removing all the big stuff such as twigs and bigger sticks that have gotten into the gutter. These bigger items can be removed with your hands. What is left can be pretty yucky? There is a mud like substance that is made up of water, decomposing leaves, newer leaves, and smaller sticks that you won't want to touch. So use a scoop made out of a mild container that is cut in...
How To: Remove white wine stains from clothes
Find out how to get rid of those white wine stains without any harsh cleaners. Remove white wine stains from clothes.
How To: Make your own air fresheners
Why buy chemically made or synthetic air fresheners that only mask smell or can be unhealthy? Watch this video and learn how to make safe and effective air fresheners at home using baking soda, vinegar and whatever scents you choose like cloves, cinnamon or lemon. Make your own air fresheners.
How To: Get rid of mice using a mouse trap
In this tutorial, we learn how to get rid of mice using a mouse trap with Rick. You will first need to know where to place the traps. Mice like to use the sides of walls to run around and will turn when they reach dead end corners. These are great places to place the traps so you will most likely trap them. If the mice are familiar with an area, they know where to avoid, so using two traps will help you catch them. Next, place the trap perpendicular to the wall instead of parallel so they wil...
How To: Make a natural, homemade shower cleaner
Many of today's cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to pets, children, and even adults. Sure it can get the job done, but what's more important the health of others or your stuff?
How To: Organize a basement
It's not too uncommon for your basement to become extraordinarily messy, as that is where unused items tend to migate.
How To: Deal with bed bugs in college
In this tutorial, we learn how to deal with bed bugs in college. There is no treatment for bed bugs, you just have to get rid of where they are living. If you suspect they are in sheets, blankets or clothes, you must wash these in extremely hot water or freeze them for 24 hours. Don't share grooming products or headphones, because these can transfer head lice from person to person. You can also get body lice that spread from clothing and feed on your skin. Pubic lice comes from sexual contact...
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: Use d-CON Ultra Set Traps to kill mice
d-CON is here to help identify and remedy rodent problems in your bedroom. Watch this video tutorial on how to use d-CON Ultra Set Traps to kill mice in the bedroom. Signs of a mouse in the bedroom include droppings, footprints, gnawing, rubmarks, unusual pet activities, strange sounds, and burrows or nests.
How To: Change your air conditioner's air filter
This video demonstrates how to change the air filter in your home air conditioner or heater. Changing your air filter will help keep your furnace or air conditioner working properly and more efficiently.
How To: Pack pots and pans for storage or movement
Moving is such a hassle! Packing is a big job but this video shows and easy way to pack out pots and pans. You will need 4-5 cubit foot cartons. You can get these from your mover or you can purchase them from a moving company. You will also want to get clean newsprint, packing tape, a moving blanket, and a permanent ink marker. Prepare your 4-5 foot carton by putting crushed paper on the bottom. This will act as a cushion for the pots and pans. Put the moving blanket or a protected pad on the...
How To: Clean your shower head
In this how to video series, learn how to clean your shower head from home improvement expert Adolph Ramirez. He will give you expert tips for cleaning a shower head including what tools you will need and why it is important to clean your shower head. Adolph will demonstrate how to remove a shower head, how to inspect the water pipe in your shower, how to inspect the restrictor disk, how to clean a shower head, how to use a brush to clean your shower head, how to clean all the parts of a show...
How To: Clean and optimize your garage and basement storage areas
Is your garage a little more cluttered than it should be? Well, it's time to get organized! And Lowe's is here to help! In this video, Mike Kraft gives some great tips for shaping up your garage or basement, in a neat and organized room that you can finally walk through.
How To: Polish gold
Are your gold necklaces looking dull? Are your gold earrings looking slightly faded? Restore your beautiful gold items with a little trick, with no special cleaner to buy! If you want your gold to glitter, polish it with toothpaste, rinse it off, then use a dry rag to buff it to a shine! Ta-ta tarnish!
How To: Fold a kimono
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.
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: Clear unwanted desk clutter
Are you tired of going through the desk clutter just to find that one paper that you need? Does the mere sight of your desk stress you out? Watch this video for tips on how to get organized and clear unwanted desk clutter.
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: 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: Clean your bathroom with natural ingredients
Watch this video to learn how easy it is to clean your bathroom with natural eco-friendly ingredients. Use baking soda, vinegar and lemon to leave your bathroom squeaky clean.
How To: Clean tile grout with a mop & pail
It may not be the most glamorous job, but scrubbing grout leaves your tile looking brand new. Watch how to properly clean grout. Use a mop and pail.
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: Clean a toilet
The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet.
How To: Fold a plastic bag into a triangle
A quick and easy way to fold a plastic bag. This is a good idea for any of you who have cabinets overflowing with grocery bags.
How To: Clean tile grout
Do you have grayed tile grout? Do you spend tons of money on clearners to only leave you displeased? In this video hosted by DIY home guru, Ron Hazleton, learn how to remove discolored, flaky or powdery grout & how to apply new grout and clean the faces of your tiles.
How To: Sterilize a Toothbrush to Remove Germs
Did you know germs can travel pretty far? If you store your toothbrush in the bathroom like almost everyone does, you may need to give it a good wash now and again. In this tutorial, learn how to remove germs from your toothbrush, and stay healthier. This video will show you how to use common, natural household items to clean your brush instead of harmful chemicals.
How To: Conserve energy when doing laundry
Doing the laundry uses a lot of water and energy. Here’s how to wash your clothes with a clean conscience. This video will show you how to conserve energy when doing laundry.
How To: Clean pet stains and remove pet odors
Learn how to remove pet stains and odors quickly and easily so you no longer have to worry about occasional accidents. These are the items you are going to need: some clean old towels, paper towels,
How To: Kill bed bugs with Bed Bug Dogs
In this video, we learn how to kill bed bugs with bed bug dogs. There are now upcoming kinds of K9 dogs that are specifically trained to smell the scent of bed bugs. This is a great tool to use to detect early on if your room has bed bugs in it. If you don't have bed bugs already, you can get them at any time just by touching something or someone that has them, then transferring them onto your bed. You can find these dogs through the website Bedbugdogs and see if there are any available in yo...
How To: Get latex paint stains out of carpet
Latex paint is bright and durable, which makes it great on most surfaces but terrible to get on your carpet. Watch this video to learn an involved but not too hard process your can use to get latex paint out of any rug or carpet.
How To: Help a coffee maker glide easily on a countertop
Having a hard time sliding your coffee maker out from the corner every morning? Then watch this how to video and see how easy it is to make your coffee maker come out in the mornings. All you need are a few felt pads to help it glide easily across the counters.