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 Battery Corrosion Out of Remotes and Toys
Put on gloves, remove the dead batteries, and dab the white crust in the compartment with a cotton swab dipped...
How to Remove Gum From Hair Without Reaching for Scissors
Coat the gum completely in an oil, such as creamy peanut butter, vegetable oil or olive oil, wait a few...
How to Change Default Browser on Windows, Mac and Phones
On Windows 11, open Settings, go to Apps and then Default apps, choose the browser you want, and select Set...
How to Open APK Files on PC With an Android Emulator
Windows can’t run an APK on its own, so you need an Android emulator, and the free one built into...
How to Break Up With Someone Kindly and Clearly
Tell the person in private, preferably face to face, say clearly that the relationship is ending, and give one short,...
How to Propagate Chinese Money Plant Pups and Cuttings
The easiest way to propagate a Chinese money plant is to separate the small pups that sprout from the soil...
How to Hang Shelves on Drywall So They Stay Level
Find the studs, mark a level line, and screw the brackets or mounting rail into studs wherever you can. Where...
How to Fix a Wobbly Chair From Loose Joints to Short Legs
First work out whether the chair wobbles because a joint is loose or because one leg is shorter than the...
How to Plant Lavender in Full Sun and Fast-Draining Soil
Plant lavender after your last spring frost in a spot with full sun and dry, sandy, well-drained soil, spacing plants...
How to Clean a Microwave With Steam and a Soft Cloth
Heat a microwave-safe bowl of water with lemon juice or a splash of vinegar until the window fogs, leave the...
