Home & Garden: Page 103

The best way to store a bandsaw blade is to fold it. Here is a simple technique that gets the job done quickly and safely. Wearing gloves if the blade is wider than 1 in. is strongly recommended.

Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer high torque at low speeds -- ideal for turning big-diameter or off-balance work. He also demonstrates how the heft, speed control, and outboard turning capabilities make these lathes ideal for just about any turning project.

Even if you are using a shovel improperly, you'll still wind up with a hole. You'll probably also wind up with a sore back. Learn how to use a shovel the proper way. You'll need to select the Real Player or Quicktime link to actually start the video.

You don't have to take your circular saw to the shop for a tune-up; we've brought the shop to you. Learn how to extend the life of your saw with simple cleaning and general maintenance. There's no 3,000 mile rule here, but if your saw starts running slower than normal, or you see sparks coming from the back of the housing, it's time for a tune-up.

The bend won't be quite as sharp, but suitable bends can be made for many construction projects without using a brake. This video will show you how to do it, and hopefully save you some money!

Cutting plywood on the table saw can be difficult because you have to move the unwieldy 4x8 sheet across the blade. A better solution is to move a circular saw over the sheet. For rips, the saw table rides next to a guide strip and for cross cuts, a fence squares the jig to the work. Watch and learn these alternatives to cutting plywood on a table saw.

A simple wheelbarrow, a stiff rake, and a reliable process transform the task of mixing concrete from back-breaker to no-brainer. Watch and see how to mix concrete in a wheelbarrow.

A new or used gallon paint can with the rim cut off makes a perfect container to load your brush from. There's no rim to get in the way when you slap the brush against the side, and no lip to get messy from dripping paint. Learn how to make a cut bucket for your next paint project here.

Not all tapes are created equal, so here are a few tips for making accurate measurements. "Measure twice and cut once," is the mantra of all carpenters, but it won't make a difference if the measurement is inaccurate or your math is wrong.

Professional finisher Peter Gedrys details how to mix clear furniture wax with dry pigments and artist's oil colors to create decorative finishes, man-made patinas, and color-matched protective finishes for furniture. Gedrys provides three recipes for making colored wax and shows off various mixing techniques.

Need a more effective and efficient mouse trap to cure your home of a rodent infestation? Here's a trick. Really all you need is some duct tape!

In this home remodeling how-to video series, learn how to install drywall from home remodeling expert Joseph Hawkins. Joseph will teach you about sheetrock and what you need to know about installing drywall in your home. He will demonstrate drywall installation techniques such as measuring and cutting sheetrock, taping and floating joints in the drywall panels, and how to cut outlets out of sheetrock.

In this video series, internationally renowned floral designer Pooja Jain will show you how to make an exotic bridal bouquet and a stunning centerpiece, both with native Indian flowers that would give any occasion in the U.S. an exotic appeal.

In this landscaping video series, learn how to use an electric grass trimmer from expert Jon Olson. Jon will give you general safety precautions and electrical requirements for edging your lawn with an electric grass trimmer.

This video series gives you expert knowledge on growing orchids indoors. William Hutchinson teaches you all about many varieties of orchids and how to grow them successfully in your home. In this series he shares his experience growing orchids on bark, osmundine, sphagnum, and sponge rock.

This video series gives you expert knowledge on orchid growth and structures. William Hutchinson teaches you all about the leaves, roots, pseudobulbs, and preferred growing conditions of many common orchid types. This is the first in four series on orchid care.

In this video series, learn how to prepare your garden for winter. Our experts, John Guion and Arnetta Francis, show you everything you need to know about winter garden care. Learn how to fertilize your lawn for cold weather. Also, learn tips for preparing your faucets for winter.

In this video series, learn how to make a candle Christmas flower arrangement. This simple design will add Christmas cheer to your environment. Let our floral expert, Pooja Jain, show you how to make an arrangement. Learn the types of flowers to use.

In this video series, learn how to frame pictures today! Our expert, Dennis Mack, shows you everything you need to know to frame and matte your own prints.

Learn how to carve inlaid dovetails into a small wooden box. Polish off those woodworking tools as you sink into this tutorial from Sandal Woods.

Have you ever lost your house or car keys? Kipkay will show you how to make a backup copy of your keys just using a scanner.

In this how-to video series, learn how to use a handheld grinder from professional welder and fabrication specialist Terry Leafty.

In this series of videos you'll learn how to properly use and maintain a pressure washer. Expert Matthew Christian shows you various types of pressure washers, how to set up the machine for use, and offers some basic safety tips.

In this how-to video series, learn how to use a high limb chainsaw from building and landscaping expert Matthew Christian. Matthew will teach about using high limb chainsaws with tips such as high limb chainsaw safety tips, how to oil the chain on a chainsaw, and how to store a high limb chainsaw.

If you don't have one of those fancy brand name stain removers you could always use 100 ml of milk to get rid of that red wine stain on you shirt. It works on white clothes as well.

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to iron a men's dress shirt. You will learn each easy to follow step for preparing dress shirts for ironing, ironing the neck, the sleeves, the front and back.

This video will teach you how to propagate plants from a stem cutting using asexual propagation (a.k.a cloning). The methods shown are mainly for hydroponics but can be used in soil.

In this how to video series, learn how to make birdhouses from birdhouse construction expert Bob Olsen. Bob will demonstrate important tips for making birdhouses including how to cut wood to make a birdhouse, how to cut walls for a birdhouse, how to attach the walls and roof of a birdhouse, how to make and attach a chimney to a birdhouse, how to drill a door for a birdhouse, and finally how to decorate a birdhouse.

This video series with Jose Zuniga as your Snapdragon guide, covers all aspects of planting, growing and caring for Snapdragons. He discusses both keeping them in tubs and as well as in your yard or garden. The series is broken into 12 video parts that will play sequentially.

Jon Olson shows us how to replace an electrical outlet and how to replace a wall switch as well as some other electrical tips you can use around the home.

Heather DeHoyos shows you how to make a homecoming mum. There's a lot of parts and pieces that need to be added: ribbons, a base, trinkets, but there is a flower in there somewhere! See how to make these decorative homecoming mums in this series.

In this series of expert videos, you will about floral design and learn how to create your own boutonniere, corsage, how to use ribbon and wire in floral design, an how to cut fresh flower stems.

In this video series, our expert Terry Leafty will teach you how to build a wrought iron fence including information on gate patterns, fencing codes, how to choose a design, welding costs, and the use of hand and power tools.

In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to make decorative picture frames. You will get easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to sand a picture frame, add distress marks and paint a picture frame to use as a home decoration.

In this video, Diana talks about making a centerpiece for your dining table, specifically tips on how to get started.

In this video you'll learn how to adjust the blade on your table saw for height and for beveled cuts.

Al Navas walks you through the making of a great wood featherboard.

If your garden needs mulch, here's a peachy-keen new idea: a mulch made of peach pits! Michael Glassman shows how Pits in Pieces™ benefits plants while repelling pests.

Snails and slugs are a big problem for gardeners across the country, whether it be a hosta patch or your lettuce, they love to eat a wide variety of plants. If you have containers, raised beds, even if you have benches slugs will climb up and over and into your plants. To get rid of these pests you could use baits, traps or a preventative barrier. Copper tape is a protective barrier that works. Copper conducts enough electricity so that when that slimy slug touches the copper strip it gets a...

Eric shares his latest Garden Smart Tip and Ideas. A wonderful addition to your patio garden would be an ornamental fruit tree. Eric shows us a beautiful example of a 'Moro' orange. It's a fantastic tree in a container. There is a lot of flexibility that you have with fruit trees in containers. You can move them around to sunny spots on the patio. In the wintertime you can move them indoors for protection. These trees have great ornamental value plus they have the added benefit of providing a...