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How to Read a Tape Measure in Inches or Centimeters

Take accurate measurements during your next DIY project You need to take a quick measurement, but how can you decipher all the markings on your measuring tape? The lines on your tape measure make it easier to get a prec...

How to Take Care of Potted Orchids

Your complete guide for growing beautiful orchid blooms at home Do you love the look of big and bright orchids in your home? If you want to grow these fresh flowers, orchids are really easy to keep as houseplants under...

How to Make a DIY Air Conditioner with a Fan & Water Bottles

Keep your home cool with these simple & inexpensive summer hacksYou don't have to buy an expensive air conditioner in order to beat the heat—instead, you can cool down a room using water bottles and a fan. Either freez...

How to Kill Fruit Flies in Your House, According to Experts

Plus, learn how to prevent fruit fly infestationsNothing’s more annoying than pesky fruit flies lingering around your fruit bowl or kitchen sink. It may seem impossible to get rid of them, but don’t lose hope. We spo...

10 Ways to Get Super Glue off Your Skin, Hands, and Fingers

Even though you were careful when you used super glue, it somehow found a way to get stuck on your skin. First thing’s first: there’s no need to panic about the glue sticking to your skin forever. Whether it’s fre...

10 Different Ways to Get a Stripped Screw Out

Learn about the best hacks and tools to use when you can’t get a screw out Does your screwdriver keep slipping when you're trying to remove an old screw? Chances are the slots on the screw head are stripped and your s...

How to Unshrink Your Clothes without Ruining Them

Stretch shirts, pants, sweaters, and more back to their original shape with these DIY fixes Oh no! Did you toss your favorite sweater or pair of jeans into the dryer and it came out a size smaller than it used to be? Is...

How to Use & Install Drywall Anchors, According to Home Improvement Pros

Hang heavy items securely with our step-by-step guideIf you’re hanging something heavy on drywall but there isn’t a stud nearby, wall anchors will help secure it completely to your wall. Even though there are a few d...

15 Natural & Storebought Methods for Killing Flies inside Your Home

Quickly get rid of flies in your house and KEEP them outFlies are definitely a nuisance when they’re buzzing around inside. Those annoying bugs can spread bacteria to anything they touch, so it’s important to kill th...

How to Make Suction Cups Stick Better & Longer

Stop suction cups from falling with our complete guideSuction cups are super convenient for hanging items without damaging the surface, but it’s frustrating when they fall down for no apparent reason. If you want your ...

How to

Fix a Leaky Sink Drain Pipe

It’s always such a pain when you discover a leaky or broken pipe on your sink’s drain. When you find a leak, it usually means your pipes are loose, damaged, or worn out. Luckily, repairing your drain and pipes are r...

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Home

Quickly stop roaches and keep them from coming back with these expert pest control tips Did you turn on your kitchen light and catch sight of some roaches skittering away? Even if you manage to squish a few, there may b...

How to

Install a Drop Ceiling

Drop ceilings, also known as a suspended ceiling, offer many advantages over drywall. Drop ceilings are cost-effective, easy to install on your own, and allow you to access ductwork and wires easily after it’s been ins...

Effective Ways to Deodorize Stinky Drains (Plus, How to Prevent Smells)

Eliminate funky odors from any sink or tub with our guideIf you start noticing unpleasant odors coming up from your bathroom or kitchen drains, then it’s time to clean them. While baking soda and vinegar can get rid of...

Bamboo Propagation 101: Dividing Rhizomes & Taking Cuttings

Learn to grow bamboo from cuttings or rhizomesBamboo is a thick, woody grass that’s often grown as an ornamental plant or dense privacy barrier. You can propagate any type of bamboo by dividing the plant in early sprin...

How to Adjust 3 Kinds of Fill Valves on a Toilet

If your toilet doesn’t have as much flushing power or if you hear a hiss as the tank refills, then your fill valve might be to blame. The fill valve, or inlet valve, connects to your water supply and controls how much ...

How to

Turn a Radiator Off

Radiators use water and steam to heat your home, but if you want to cool down or perform maintenance, you’ll have to turn it off. Radiators, whether they're 1-pipe or 2-pipe systems, are easy to turn off with the turn ...

How to Clean Coins without Reducing Their Value

Numismatics expert Max Hockley explains when to clean dirty coins and when to leave them beDo you want to make dull or dirty coins shine like they’re brand new again? Before you start scrubbing, there are a few importa...

How to Set an Indoor or Outdoor Outlet Timer

Learn how to program a plug timer to automatically turn your lights onAre you tired of looking for the light switch when you come home and it’s dark? Then a plug timer is a perfect solution to power up your devices dur...

How to Load & Use a Caulk Gun for the First Time

Follow these expert-backed tips for filling cracks with caulk Do you need to make a clean, watertight seal for your current DIY project? Whether you’re sealing a tub, filling in cracks around windows, or adding a clea...