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 Clean a Sink Drain Without Harsh Chemicals
To clean a sink drain, pull out the stopper and wipe off the gunk, run hot water, then clear what...
How to Make a French Omelette That Stays Pale and Soft
A French omelette is beaten eggs cooked in butter over moderate heat, stirred constantly until they form soft curds, then...
How to Check Tire Tread With a Penny or a Gauge
Slide a penny into a main tread groove with Lincoln’s head pointing down; if you can see the top of...
How to Propagate Blueberry Bushes From Cuttings
To propagate blueberry bushes, take 4 to 6 inch softwood cuttings from new shoot tips in late spring, strip all...
How to Lower Ping in Games on PC or Console
To lower ping in games, connect with an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi, choose the game server region closest to...
How to Wash a Wool Blanket Without Shrinking It
To wash a wool blanket, check the care label, then wash it in cold water with a wool detergent, either...
How to Propagate a Spider Plant From Its Babies
To propagate a spider plant, snip off one of the small plantlets that hang from its long stems and set...
How to Do Magic Tricks That Fool Friends Up Close
To do magic tricks, start with self-working card tricks that rely on a hidden setup instead of sleight of hand,...
How to Fix a Zipper That Came Off One Side
To fix a zipper that came off one side, move the slider to the very bottom, then feed the loose...
How to Make Homemade Granola Bars That Hold Together
To make homemade granola bars, stir oats, nuts and dried fruit into a warm binder of honey or syrup, nut...
