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 Fix Creaky Floorboards From Above or Below
Most creaky floorboards come from wood rubbing against wood or against a loose nail, usually where the subfloor has pulled...
How to Toast Nuts in the Oven, Skillet or Microwave
Spread nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast them at 350°F for 5 to 10...
How to Clean Blinds Without Damaging the Slats
Dust blinds with a microfiber cloth or a vacuum brush while the slats are closed, then flip them the other...
How to Proof Yeast and Tell If It Is Still Alive
To proof active dry yeast, stir one packet into a quarter cup of warm water at 100 to 110°F with...
How to Journal When You Have Never Kept One
To start journaling, pick a notebook or app, choose a regular time, and write a few lines about your day,...
How to Fix Squeaky Brakes Without Missing Worn Pads
Most squeaky brakes come from surface rust, brake dust, glazed pads or dry hardware, and many of those clear up...
How to Propagate Thanksgiving Cactus From Stem Segments
Pinch or cut off a piece of stem two to five segments long, let the cut end dry for a...
How to Stop Apps From Crashing on Android or iPhone
Force stop the app, restart your phone, and install any app and system updates, which together fix most crashes. If...
How to Propagate Aloe Vera From Pups
Aloe vera propagates best from its pups, the small offsets that sprout around the base of a mature plant. Separate...
How to Knit a Hat in the Round for Beginners
To knit a hat, cast on enough stitches to circle the head, join them in the round, knit a stretchy...
