This Week
How to Clean Baseboard Heaters
Baseboard heaters can become clogged with dirt, dust, debris, pet dander and hair. Clean them at least once a year to keep them working safely and efficiently.
How to Winterize the Grass in Your Lawn
Your lawn's nutrient needs change in the fall in preparation for the cold weather ahead. If all the conflicting advice about whether or not to winterize your lawn has left you confused, you're not alone! But figuring out what to do may not be as hard as it seems.
Winter Care of Succulents
Meredith asks, “I have succulent plants outside that do well in hot temperatures. How should I take care of them during the winter?”
The biggest threat to tender succulents is the combination of cold temperatures and wet soil. Read on to find out more.
The biggest threat to tender succulents is the combination of cold temperatures and wet soil. Read on to find out more.
Winter Home Maintenance To-Do List
Winter is here and with it comes a whole new set of tasks designed to keep your home in shape during the cold weather ahead. From cleaning and organizing to insulation and weather stripping, our winter home maintenance to-do list will get your home in tip-top shape. Read on to find out more.
How-To
DIY Keyhole Slot Drilling Template
Watch this video to find out how to easily mark the screw holes for keyhole shaped slots using a paper template made on a copy machine.
Finding Lost Small Items with a Vacuum Cleaner
Check out this tip using a vacuum cleaner and stocking to make it easy to find lost screws and other small items in your workshop or garage. Watch this video to find out more.
Homemade Flashlight Stand
Watch this video to find out how to make a hands-free stand from electrical cable to aim a flashlight when tackling home improvement projects in hard to reach places.
Tip for Holding a Leaf Bag Open
Watch this video for a tip on how to hold a leaf bag open in a trash can with a bicycle inner tube when raking leaves.
Latest Full Episode
Creating a Custom Closet System (FULL EPISODE!)
We're helping a couple create a custom closet system that maximizes storage in their divided closet.
The Fast (and Neat!) Way to Wrap String Around a Spool
Winding nylon string around a spool by hand is too time-consuming. Here's the better, and faster, way to do it.
Why You Should Recycle Coffee Grounds for Gardening
Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Here's how you can use them in your garden.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: The Inexpensive Alternative for Cleaning Grout
Don't waste money on expensive grout cleaner again! Toilet bowl cleaner works just as well for cleaning grout!
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