How To
Step by step guides for cleaning, storing, freezing and fixing everyday things, with the reason each method works and the ones that quietly ruin the item.
How to Stop Laptop Fan Noise Without Overheating It
To stop laptop fan noise, lower the heat the fan is fighting by closing programs that keep the processor busy,...
How to Remove Scratches From a Car by Depth
Most light car scratches sit only in the clear coat and can be polished out by hand with a scratch...
How to Clean a Dishwasher Inside and Out
To clean a dishwasher, remove and rinse the filter, clear the spray arm holes, wipe the door seal, then run...
How to Reset a Router: Restart or Factory Reset
To reset a router, start with a restart by unplugging it, waiting a little while and plugging it back in,...
How to Remove Dog Hair From Clothes Before You Wash
Remove dog hair from clothes by lifting as much as possible while they are dry, using a lint roller or...
How to Propagate a Rubber Plant: Cuttings or Air Layering
Propagate a rubber plant by cutting a stem piece with at least one node and a couple of leaves, letting...
How to Paint a Room in the Right Order
To paint a room, clear and clean the space, patch and tape, then paint the ceiling first, the walls second...
How to Stop a Squeaky Bed by Finding the Noise First
To stop a squeaky bed, find which part is making the noise, then tighten loose bolts, cushion slats where they...
How to Make Tortilla Chips at Home, Fried or Baked
Cut corn tortillas into wedges, then fry them in oil at about 350 degrees F until crisp or bake them...
How to Grow Strawberries From Planting to First Harvest
Grow strawberries in a spot with at least eight hours of sun, set each plant so the crown sits partly...
