Archive for December 2009

Back to Archive Index

Appliance Repair (1)

• By Matthew Ferguson

  How To Take Apart A Dyson Animal Vacuum

  Read More

Appliances (12)

• By Gary Hancock

  How To Wire A Ceiling Fan When There Is No Ground Wire

  Read More
• By Kathryn Hatter

  How To Find The Model Number On A Frigidaire Range

  Read More
• 

  By Alexis Writing

  Quick Tips To Fix A Dirt Devil Vacuum

  Read More
• 

  By Wendy Adams

  How Do I Get The Hose Out Of My Dyson?

  Read More
• 

  By Kyle McBride

  How To Clean With A Solution For KitchenAid Ice Makers

  Read More
• 

  By Jessica Bates

  Where Can I Recycle My Washer & Dryer?

  Read More
• By Jen Anderson

  How To Remove The Inner Tub On A Top Load Washing Machine

  Read More
• By Chris Passas

  Governor Problems On Tecumseh Engines

  Read More
• 

  By Morgan Adams

  How To Make A Sound Proof Box

  Read More
• By Laurie Brenner

  How To Change The Security Code For ADT Systems

  Read More
• 

  By Rebecca Moore

  How To Clean Mold Off The Rubber Seal On A Front Load Washer

  Read More
• By William Pullman

  How To Reset The Remote For Sunsetter Motorized Awnings

  Read More

Cleaning (35)

• 

  By Wesley Tucker

  What Can I Use To Take Wax Off My Countertop?

  Read More
• By Stephanie Daniels

  How To Clean Stuffing In Couch Cushions

  Read More
• 

  By Mel Frank

  How To Wash A Poang Chair Cover

  Read More
• 

  By Kimbry Parker

  How To Get Ink Pen Stains Out Of A Couch

  Read More
• By Tiffany Silverberg

  How To Remove Iron Stains From Wood

  Read More
• By Athena Hessong

  How To Reuse Activated Charcoal

  Read More
• By Michelle Miley

  How To Remove Pledge Furniture Polish From Hardwood Floors

  Read More
• By Mel Frank

  How To Clean Sticky Wooden Handrails

  Read More
• By Sarah Coennen

  How To Clean Gunk Off Of A Pancake Griddle

  Read More
• By Sarah Coennen

  How To Get Rid Of Melted Plastic Smell

  Read More
• By Deborah Stephenson

  How To Get Pen Ink Off Metal Surfaces

  Read More
• By Charlie Bradley

  How To Get An Ink Pen Marking Off A Shoe

  Read More
• 

  By Nina Rotz

  How To Get Rid Of A Vinegar Smell

  Read More
• By Jean Brewer

  How To Clean Stainless Steel With Baking Soda

  Read More
• By Liana Christianson

  How To Remove Blood Stains From Painted Walls

  Read More
• By Nick Davis

  How To Remove Bath Mat Stains From A Bathtub

  Read More
• By Mario Calhoun

  How To Get Rid Of The Smell From Burnt Toast

  Read More
• By Kathryn Hatter

  How To Get Crayola Washable Markers Out Of Fabric

  Read More
• By Sarah Coennen

  How To Get Rid Of White Mold On Furniture

  Read More
• By Mel Frank

  How To Clean Wood Floors With Black Streaks Between The Wood Joints

  Read More
• 

  By Chris Deziel

  How To Remove Scalp Oil From A Headboard

  Read More
• 

  By Dee Davies

  How Do I Get Fingernail Polish Out Of Jeans?

  Read More
• By Gail Marie

  How To Clean Ground In Dirt From A Carpet

  Read More
• 

  By T.L. Chancellor

  Bluestone Stain Removal

  Read More
• 

  By Kathy Adams

  How To Remove Candle Wax From Suede

  Read More
• 

  By Kelly Nuttall

  How To Clean Vanilla Extract Stains

  Read More
• 

  By Rachel Terry

  Tips On Cleaning Dusty Basement Floors In New Constructions

  Read More
• By Bronwyn Timmons

  How To Remove Hair Dye Stains From A Shower

  Read More
• By Lori Lapierre

  How To Use Vinegar To Get Rid Of Bleach Smell

  Read More
• 

  By Kathy Adams

  How To Clean Cloudy Antique Glass

  Read More
• By Carole Ellis

  How To Clean Stains In An Antique Clawfoot Bathtub

  Read More
• By Corey M. Mackenzie

  How To Remove Grease From A Composite Deck

  Read More
• By Karren Doll Tolliver

  How To Get Rid Of A Metallic Taste From Stainless Steel Water Bottles

  Read More
• By Nick Davis

  How To Clean Fiberglass With Acetone

  Read More
• By Chris Deziel

  How To Remove Rust From Plastic

  Read More

Cleaning Appliances (3)

• By Kathryn Hatter

  How To Clean A Cuisinart Grind & Brew

  Read More
• By Kristan Hart

  How To Fix A Smelly Kitchen Sink Drain

  Read More
• By Jessica Reed

  How To Replace The Battery In A Dustbuster

  Read More

Design (4)

• 

  By Kathy Adams

  How To Paint Metal Picture Frames

  Read More
• 

  By Arthur Gamble

  How Can I Remove Wax From Furniture To Paint It?

  Read More
• 

  By Jack Sterling

  The Difference Between Marble & Ceramic Tiles

  Read More
• By Jan Burch

  What Does Daylight, Cool & Warm Mean In Light Bulbs?

  Read More

DIY (1)

• By Contributing Writer

  Egyptian Cotton Vs. Percale

  Read More

Entertaining (3)

• 

  By Krissi Maarx

  How To Get Rid Of The Smell From Boiled Eggs

  Read More
• By Jimmy Boyd

  How To Remove A Tight Plastic Screw Top Lid

  Read More
• By Andrea Griffith

  How To Determine Sheet Sizes

  Read More

Exterior Home Repair (3)

• 

  By K.K. Lowell

  Do It Yourself Asphalt Driveway

  Read More
• By M.T. Wroblewski

  How To Caulk Outdoor Lights

  Read More
• 

  By Stephen Andrew Baldwin

  How Thick Should A Concrete Garage Floor Be?

  Read More

Floors & Ceilings (5)

• By Steve Curry

  How To Decide Which Direction To Lay A Wood Floor

  Read More
• By James Rada, Jr.

  How To Use Linseed Oil On Hardwood Floors

  Read More
• 

  By Erik Johnson

  The Best Way To Paint A Ceiling Tile Grid

  Read More
• By Larry Simmons

  How To Pull Up Carpet & Polish A Concrete Floor

  Read More
• By Kathy Adams

  How To Find Discontinued Tile

  Read More

Flowers (12)

• 

  By Dee Davies

  How Do I Deadhead My Amaryllis?

  Read More
• By Kristina Seleshanko

  How To Regrow Already Cut Flowers

  Read More
• By Rose Brown

  How To Keep Flowers Fresh By Freezing

  Read More
• 

  By Megan Shoop

  Italian Heather Plant Care

  Read More
• By Shae Hazelton

  How To Care For A Dying Rhododendron

  Read More
• By Contributing Writer

  What To Do About Yellowing Spots Of My Elephant Ear Plant?

  Read More
• 

  By Teo Spengler

  How To Dry Hibiscus Flowers For Tea

  Read More
• 

  By Rose Brown

  The Best Method Of Transportation For Fresh Flowers

  Read More
• 

  By Billie Jo Jannen

  How Do I Kill Moss In My Flower Bed?

  Read More
• By M.H. Dyer

  How To Propagate A Chinese Lantern

  Read More
• By Jolene Hansen

  How To Care For New Fescue Sod

  Read More
• By Kit Arbuckle

  How To Propagate Night-Blooming Jasmine

  Read More

Furniture (22)

• By Jeremiah Blanchard

  How To Remove The Base Of An Office Chair

  Read More
• 

  By Suzanne Alicie

  Can I Put My Patio Chair Cushions In The Washing Machine?

  Read More
• By Thomas Ferraioli

  How To Remove Water Spots From Upholstered Furniture

  Read More
• 

  By Wade Shaddy

  The Best Wood To Make A Picnic Table

  Read More
• By Wade Shaddy

  How To Extend Table Legs

  Read More
• By David McKinney

  How To Open A Patio Umbrella

  Read More
• 

  By Andrea Buckner Schoenherr

  How Long To Air Out A New Mattress

  Read More
• By Kayla Lowe

  How To Combine A Memory Foam Topper With A Pillow Top Cover

  Read More
• By Irene A. Blake

  How To Stabilize A Wobbly Bed Frame

  Read More
• By Chris Deziel

  How To Carry A Mattress Alone

  Read More
• By Linda Donahue

  How To Keep An Area Rug From Bunching Up On Carpet

  Read More
• 

  By Michelle Miley

  How To Fix That Hump In The Middle Of Your Mattress

  Read More
• 

  By Sara Tetreault

  Can You Waterproof Wicker Furniture?

  Read More
• By Andrea Doss

  How To Use Indoor Furniture Outside

  Read More
• 

  By Alina McKee

  How Much Fabric Is Needed To Upholster A Wing Chair?

  Read More
• 

  By Chris Deziel

  How To Disassemble A Bed Frame

  Read More
• By Andrea Griffith

  How To Fix Swelling From Water Damage On A Coffee Table

  Read More
• 

  By Marley Kennedy

  How Do I Take The Curl Out Of A Plastic Mat?

  Read More
• 

  By Sienna Condy

  Should You Put A Poly Finish On Painted Furniture?

  Read More
• By Kathryn Christ

  How To Seal Unfinished Wood Furniture

  Read More
• By Naima Manal

  How Do I Attach A Mirror To A Dresser?

  Read More
• By Laurie Brenner

  How To Convert A Desk Drawer Into A Computer Keyboard Tray

  Read More

Garden (6)

• 

  By Diana Beall

  Life Cycle Of A Chilli Plant

  Read More
• 

  By Jacob J. Wright

  Can I Use Winter Fertilizer In The Spring?

  Read More
• By Abaigeal Quinn

  How To Clean River Rocks

  Read More
• 

  By Michelle Miley

  How To Care For Bamboo Furniture

  Read More
• 

  By Sabine Schmidt

  Is Cantaloupe A Fruit Or Vegetable?

  Read More
• By Hunker Team

  How To Propagate Evergreen Trees And Shrubs

  Read More

Garden Tools & Supplies (1)

• By Kate Carpenter

  Ceramic Flower Pots Discoloration & Cleaning

  Read More

Home Improvement (27)

• By Elizabeth Punke

  How To Square Posts For A Pergola

  Read More
• 

  By Betsy Gallup

  Homemade Swamp Cooler Deodorizer

  Read More
• 

  By Kelly Nuttall

  How To Stain A Deck Using A Sprayer

  Read More
• 

  By Erin Ringwald

  What Are The Names For The Parts Of Stairs?

  Read More
• 

  By Philip Schmidt

  How To Calculate Even Spacing

  Read More
• 

  By Linda Batey

  Door Hook & Eye Installation

  Read More
• By Elizabeth Arnold

  How To Countersink Nails

  Read More
• 

  By Michele M. Howard

  The Purpose Of A Pergola

  Read More
• By Michael Kay

  How To Remove Excess Silicone Caulk

  Read More
• 

  By Laura Rico

  Can I Use Bleach In My Backyard Pond?

  Read More
• 

  By Cassandra Cochrun

  Do I Need To Stain The Underside Of My Deck?

  Read More
• By Cam Merritt

  What Is The Difference Between Caulk & Sealant?

  Read More
• By George Lawrence

  Home Remedy To Lower Water PH

  Read More
• By Troy Pankey

  How To Use A Bleach Solution In A Pressure Washer

  Read More
• 

  By Brian Westover

  Brinks Padlock Troubleshooting

  Read More
• 

  By Ian Kenney

  Can I Insulate A Dryer Vent Pipe?

  Read More
• 

  By Ian Kenney

  Can I Fill My Hot Tub With Soft Water?

  Read More
• By Jennifer Wiginton

  How To Install Fireplaces On Wooden Decks

  Read More
• By Sincerity Anna

  How To Drill Through Rock

  Read More
• 

  By Ron Sardisco

  What Is The Difference Between Epoxy & Super Glue?

  Read More
• 

  By Tim Christopher

  What Does 10-24 Mean When Talking About Screws?

  Read More
• 

  By Chris Deziel

  Tips On Sanding Plastic

  Read More
• By Ariel Balter

  How To Convert Thermal Conductivity To R Value

  Read More
• 

  By Shelley Moore

  How To Get Rid Of Gasoline Odor On Garage Floor

  Read More
• By Jeremiah Blanchard

  How To Attach Wood To A Steel Frame Building

  Read More
• By Will Charpentier

  How To Calculate Excavator Bucket Capacity

  Read More
• 

  By Judi Light Hopson

  The Average Cost Of A Basement

  Read More

Home Security (2)

• 

  By Patrick Nelson

  How To Make A Door Chime Louder

  Read More
• By Roz Zurko

  What To Use To Weigh Down Pool Steps

  Read More

Houseplants (1)

• By Bob Dobbs

  How To Grow Purslane Indoors

  Read More

HVAC Appliances (2)

• By G.K. Bayne

  How To Wire Multiple Baseboard Heaters

  Read More
• By Jackie Lohrey

  The Best Way To Clean The Collector Cell On An Oreck Air Purifier

  Read More

Interior Home Repair (12)

• By Gary Hancock

  How To Convert A Light Fixture Outlet To A Power Outlet

  Read More
• By Robert Fears

  How To Wire A 3 Prong Plug With Red & Black Wires

  Read More
• By Jerry Walch

  How To Troubleshoot Electrical Transformers

  Read More
• By Jerry Walch

  How To Step Down DC Voltage Without A Transformer

  Read More
• By Nichole Liandi

  How To Hang Shelves In Cinder Block

  Read More
• 

  By Debbie Tolle

  Outdoor Light Fixture Repair

  Read More
• By Ryan Lawrence

  How To Remove Paint Odor From Wood

  Read More
• By Traci Joy

  How To Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking In Sockets

  Read More
• By Jerry Walch

  How To Use A Voltmeter To Test A Fuse Block

  Read More
• By Dave Donovan

  How To Wire A Leviton 4-Way Switch

  Read More
• 

  By Nichole Liandi

  How To Hang Something Heavy Into Drywall Without Studs

  Read More
• By Contributing Writer

  How To Remove Dried Plaster Of Paris

  Read More

Kitchens (1)

• By Wade Shaddy

  How To Remove Cabinet Shelves Held With Plastic Shelf Lock Supports

  Read More

Landscaping (4)

• By Kyle Lanning

  How To Clear Woods For Lawn Installation Or Grass Installation

  Read More
• 

  By Ron White

  How Many Days Should Fertilizer Sit On The Lawn Before It Rains?

  Read More
• 

  By Irum Sarfaraz

  When Should I Start Watering My Lawn In The Spring?

  Read More
• 

  By Teo Spengler

  Growing Grass In Burlap

  Read More

Laundry (8)

• By Mel Frank

  How To Clean A Leather Jacket Lining

  Read More
• By Lynda Altman

  How To Remove Dog Urine From A Feather Duvet

  Read More
• By Marie Jones

  How To Remove Urine From Bedding

  Read More
• 

  By Laure Justice

  How To Shrink A Jean Jacket

  Read More
• By Michelle Miley

  How To Keep My 100 Percent Cotton Clothes From Shrinking

  Read More
• By J. Taylor Ludwig

  How To Remove Stains From A Nylon Windbreaker

  Read More
• By Ashley Friedman

  How To Stop Linen Wrinkles

  Read More
• By Wendy Brown

  How To Wash & Dry 100% Acrylic Blanket

  Read More

Lawn (1)

• By B. Ellen von Oostenburg

  How To Make Plaster Of Paris Flower Pots

  Read More

Lawn Mowers & Tools (8)

• By Dan Ketchum

  How To Troubleshoot A Husqvarna Riding Mower That Won't Start

  Read More
• By Kenneth Crawford

  How To Adjust The Cutting Height Of A Reel Mower

  Read More
• 

  By William Pullman

  How To Start Toro Lawn Mowers

  Read More
• 

  By Erik Johnson

  What To Do If You Get Rain In A Lawn Mower Engine?

  Read More
• By Amie Taylor

  How To Determine The Model Year Of A Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor

  Read More
• 

  By Contributing Writer

  How To Replace & Adjust The Throttle Cable On A Lawnmower

  Read More
• 

  By Herb Kirchhoff

  How To Install A Battery In A Lawn Mower

  Read More
• By Dale Yalanovsky

  How To Clean The Carburetor On A Stihl Chainsaw

  Read More

Organization & Storage (2)

• By Mark Morris

  How To Fix A Cardboard Box

  Read More
• By Mike Johnson

  How To Donate VHS Tapes

  Read More

Painting (8)

• By Contributing Writer

  How To Mix Gold Paint

  Read More
• By Ryan Lawrence

  How To Paint Galvanized Fence Posts

  Read More
• By Ryan Lawrence

  How To Paint Metal With A Brush

  Read More
• By Ryan Lawrence

  How To Paint Brass Hinges

  Read More
• 

  By Russell Wood

  How To Open A Spray Can

  Read More
• By Steve Bradley

  How To Repaint A Garage Floor

  Read More
• 

  By Christian Fuller

  How To Balance Wall & Wainscot Paint Colors

  Read More
• 

  By Cathy Douglas

  How To Paint Over Powder Paint

  Read More

Pests, Weeds & Problems (2)

• By Stephen Robinson

  How To Kill Roaches In Your Lawn

  Read More
• By Joshua Bailey

  How To Add Motor Oil To A Weed Killer

  Read More

Plants, Trees & Shrubs (6)

• By Annie Mulligan

  How To Tell The Age Of A Tree Without Cutting It Down

  Read More
• 

  By Elizabeth Tumbarello

  Are Bradford Pear Trees Poisonous To Humans?

  Read More
• 

  By Kyle Lanning

  Homemade Dormant Oil Spray For Fruit Trees

  Read More
• By Faith McGee

  How To Cut Down Trees Too Close To A House

  Read More
• By Lori Lapierre

  How To Prune A Viburnum Snowball Shrub

  Read More
• 

  By Jolene Hansen

  How Do I Care For My Dipladenia Plant?

  Read More

Remodel (11)

• 

  By Keith Allen

  Do-It-Yourself Bar Plans

  Read More
• By Sarah Morse

  How To Treat Bamboo Countertops

  Read More
• 

  By C.L. Rease

  How To Use A Nylon Lock Nut

  Read More
• 

  By Chris Deziel

  How To Change A Maglite Bulb

  Read More
• By Evelyn Trimborn

  Different Grades Of Teflon Tape

  Read More
• By Soren Bagley

  How To Calculate Paver Bricks To Square Feet

  Read More
• By Cynthia Clark

  What Can I Use To Cut ClosetMaid Shelves?

  Read More
• By Tom Nari

  How To Attach Wood To Cinder Blocks

  Read More
• By Travis Rave

  How To Tell If Marble Is Fake

  Read More
• By Etch Tabor

  How To Cut A Live Electrical Wire

  Read More
• By Mary Evett

  How To Refinish Old Exposed Wood Beams

  Read More

Windows, Doors & Walls (4)

• 

  By George N. Root III

  Can You Glue Paneling To Cement Walls?

  Read More
• By J. Cavan Barry

  How To Ensure Consistent Height When Installing Fence Posts

  Read More
• 

  By Contributing Writer

  How To Cut Vinyl Lattice & Fence Material

  Read More
• By Dave P. Fisher

  How To Install Fence Posts In Rock

  Read More