Home & Garden: Page 108

Sure, all flowers look great tossed into a vase without much fuss—but if you toss them in without conditioning them first, they won't look great for long.

The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet.

It's a fact of life: sometimes a masseuse needs a massage, a barber needs a haircut, and a cleaning device—like your household iron—needs a good old-fashioned cleaning.

Whether you're giving them to a friend, a hostess, or that mysterious blonde at the laundromat, a gift bouquet is easy to make and always appreciated.

Whether you shower in it or use it for long, luxurious baths, there's nothing clean—or relaxing—about a tub full of grime, mold, or mildew.

Torque is the most direct way to measure the power you need in a walk-behind mower. Learn more about torque from Pat Simpson.

Choosing the right vase is just as important as choosing the right flowers. The right one complements your blooms, while the wrong one...well, it just looks wrong. With these helpful hints, you'll always get it right.

Cabernet and carpet don't mix, but if you act quickly you can save the day.

Cinderella's plight has given mopping a bad name—but don't let poor PR keep you from a bright, shiny floor.This video will show you how to mop a wood floor.

You might love your coffee black and hot—but not when it's on your carpet. Don't worry, with a little vim and, yes, vinegar, that nasty stain will be a thing of the past.

Just like a well-polished pair of shoes or a crisply starched shirt, a sharp crease in a pair of pants shows you're dressed to impress.

Sure, it takes a bit of time and effort to do your laundry, but you've got to admit—it's better than beating it on rocks down by the river.

This video segment will show you the basics of working with the TAP Silicone RTV System. This will explain how to measure the proper ratios.

This video segment will show you how to make a simple urethane mold using TAP Urethane RTV System.

This video segment will show you how to bend plastic using the BriskHeat Strip Heater.

This video segment will show you how to build a plastic line bender using BriskHeat Strip Heater, so that you can bend plastic at home.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install Stair Tread Pads on a staircase.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install a Chin Up Bar in this video.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com reviews Laser Levels and how they can be used for hanging pictures, installing chair rail, or mounting electrical outlets and switches.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com installs bike hangers in the garage ceiling rafters to get the bikes off of the garage floor.

Watch this demonstration on propagating a holiday cactus.

Watch this video to learn how to propagate carnivorous plants through leaf cutting.

Learn how to plant tulip bulbs correctly and protect them from critters. A garden expert gives detailed instructions.

The key to keeping fresh cut flowers perky for a week or more without floral preservatives (which contain biocides that kill bacteria and fungus) is to keep the water fresh and the stems free of air pockets so they can continue to draw up water.

Terrariums are mini indoor gardens that are perfect for people who want to decorate their home or office with houseplants, but don't have a lot of time to care for them. I love them because I can create a desert themed one with cacti and succulents or make a tropical themed one filled with plants like African violets and ferns.

Instead of buying expensive peat pots to plant your seeds in, make these spiffy planting pots by rolling recycled newspaper around a glass or jar. The finished pots are sturdy and will break down quickly once they've been planted in the soil.

Extend the life of your gardening tools using these simple cleaning techniques. This is most important when you're putting tools away for winter.

Learn how today's cutting edge landscape and garden designers are breathing life into patio spaces. Get some really great ideas on making your patio fun and functional and last a long time.

Dave visits with Susan Lane to find out how to care for cut flowers from a florist.

Ferns make beautiful houseplants. Dave introduces you to some ferns and explains how to care for them.

Dave shows you what scale (hard shelled insects) looks like and explains how to get rid of it.

Dave shows you how to spiff up your houseplants using interesting containers and add some color to your home.

Gardening doesn't have to be a lot of work, especially if you use mulch in your vegetable and ornamental beds and pathways. Mulch is a huge garden time saver because it helps prevent weeds, reduces the need to water, moderates soil temperatures, adds organic matter to the soil as it breaks down and helps your garden look tidy.

Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, jumps in her pond and maintains the filter systems

This video demonstrates the process of soldering copper pipes for small home plumbing projects.

If you're leaving your house for a long time, you don't want to risk a gas leak. Let this video show you how to safely turn off your natural gas.

A Mole wrench is a useful tool it has a powerful grip and is able to be latch-on to objects holding and gripping them hands free. This is a good tool for diy, do it yourself.

Avoid awkward moments with this tip on getting lipstick off your collar. One of the nightmare scenarios for boyfriends to deal with, but if this happens just follow this videos advice on how to remove lipstick stains from clothes.

Helpful ideas to help tame a sprawling movie collection.

Water is an essential for human life, but the balance between supply and demand is becoming a crucial issue. The amount of water we use, a waste, in day to day life has a direct impact on the environment.