Home & Garden: Page 110

By painting your exterior trim wih different colors than your siding you can create a dramatic yet attractive and complimentary look. Paint trim wth a higher sheen than the siding. Generally you should use eggshell or satin paint for siding and gloss or semi-gloss for windows and doors. Paint in sequence. Always paint from the top down.

If you are planning to add any new outlets, lights or appliances, it is helpful to have a map (or schematic drawing) of your electrical circuits. This will help you determine if you can tap into an existing circuit or if you need to run a new circuit from the breaker panel. In this tutorial, you will learn how to map out your houses electrical system, which will help you plan for future needs or possibly alert you to an existing circuit overload. Also, many municipalities require that your...

Pressure washers are a great way to clean a brick patio - if you do it right! The pressure washer can harm the surface you are cleaning or even yourself. The basic operation of the pressure washer is to take the low pressure from you garden hose and increase the pressure with a special pump. The pump uses either a gas powered engine or an electric motor to boost the pressure.

Tim Carter demonstrates how to get professional painting results by caulking all cracks between woodwork and walls before painting.

Tim Carter demonstrates how to use recycled cobblestones. Cobblestone can be used to edge gardens, driveways and walkways. These paving stones make a great border.

Tim Carter demonstrates a few simple tricks when using paint rollers. Tim Carter also talks about putting the right amount of paint on a wall surface. These interior painting techniques will help with that professional finish.

Why buy chemically made or synthetic air fresheners that only mask smell or can be unhealthy? Watch this video and learn how to make safe and effective air fresheners at home using baking soda, vinegar and whatever scents you choose like cloves, cinnamon or lemon.

This may be too specific for some, but if you are an Arbortech tool fan or really into wood carving, this video is perfect for you. Watch and learn how to use the Arbortect mini grinder.

Protecting a new or young tree by staking it enables it to grow the strong root system it needs to secure itself in the ground. We will showyou how to stake a tree.

A recent study from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital proves that a daily dose of flowers helps to promote overall well-being. Find out how to decorate and add life to any room with flowers.

Annoyed by a leaky or dripping faucet? Don't be intimidated by trying to fix it yourself. Here are the tools and step by step instructions to tackle it yourself.

We teach you in a few steps the little tricks to installing a toilet. make sure you have a wax ring pliers open end wrenches and your on your way.

Though tricky to hang, mirrors can add a spacious and elegant feeling to any room. Learn how to properly measure and hang your frameless wall mirror safely and effectively.

Let's say someone sent you a beautiful bouquet of flowers and you would like them to last forever. This is possible if you dry them. Learn 3 ways to dry your flowers on this video. Air. Air plus Silica. Heat. We wish About would spend more time on this important task.

I have these great pictures now how do I hang them in a fun and stylish way? Different arrangements, leveling and height play important roles in this decorating essential.

A remedy for barren walls everywhere. The experts at Photojojo show you how to hang art on your walls using CD jewel cases as frames.

Do you wish you had a bit more hanging space in your closet? In just a few simple steps you can install new closet rods in nearly any closet and enjoy the additional storage.

Learn how to fix any type of door hinge and quiet your home's squeaky doors. A good lubricant is a must.

Need to make your house more burglar proof? Here are some easy instructions on installing a deadbolt. This lock also is equipped with a key entry.

Watch for water dripping out of a tube in a place that it's never dripped before. There could be a reason for this. It's called the backup condensation line. This is your alert to unclog the primary drip line.

Sarah McColl, the modern Martha Stewart from Brooklyn, takes full advantage of outdoor space. She shows us how to reupholster and rejuvinate a chair. The video is simple and easy to follow, and our host is always entertaining.

Learn how to install a power roof vent for your home.

Learn how to fix a squeaky floor in this brief yet informative tutorial. Note: you will need to have access to the floor and floor joists from underneath.

This is an amazingly creative idea. Watch this video hosted by Graffiti Research Lab in NYC and learn how to create a portable chair for free out of post office boxes. These guys provide a resting place for the city lunch roamer, but these chairs would be great for a kids playroom or even the office!

Make Magazine's Bre Pettis teaches you how to make a workbench to create your projects on! Now you'll have the perfect place to keep and create your projects without taking over the dining room table! This is a great tutorial for the project guru.

A jammed or inoperative garbage disposal is often in need of repair, but simple to work on. Here are some quick troubleshooting tips to keep you from having to call a service professional.

Do you feel fitted sheets always look messy when folded and wrinkled before they go on the bed. They are so big and awkard to fold. This video shows how to fold sheets so they stay wrinkle free.

In order to hand-wash your clothes, you will need the following: a sink with a stopper, a laundry detergent designed for hand-washing (e.g. Woolite), a stain remover, fabric softener, and a drying rack. Use the stain remover to thoroughly remove any stains, before laundering. Fill a sink with cold water. Add laundry detergent. When the soap has dissolved, add your clothes. Add a dash of fabric softener. Allow it to soak for 15 minutes. Rinse the garments well. Lay them on a towel. Roll...

Nicole Pantaleon shares some plant care tips for your household plants. She shows you what to do when your green thumb becomes too green, resulting in a mammoth, overgrown leafy beast lurking in the corner. Learn how to cut back and trim down your house plants, how to re-pot a plant, and how to fertilize and water your house plants. Nicole also gives you tips on the type of pot and soil you should use for household plants.

Watch as home remodeler Kevin Charlton teaches how to texture an old ceiling. Learn the products needed for texturing and prepping a ceiling, how to tape off a room, how to fill inconsistent holes in a ceiling, different texturing techniques, when to use the texture compound, and how to clean up after texturing a ceiling.

In this video series, professional painter Grady Johnson teaches how to paint the living rrom in your house. Grady covers how to pick paint, what tools and materials are needed to paint a house, how to clear a room, how to lay drop cloth, how to cut in and roll walls and ceilings, how to caulk baseboards, how to spackle walls, and more.

In this video series, our expert will show you how you can build your own gazebo. You will get easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to design an octagonal gazebo, how to find the right building materials and how to actually put together a gazebo. This is a great project for amateur builders and do-it-yourselfers, and will add beauty and value to your yard or property.

In this how to video series, learn how to propagate ornamental grasses, from horticulturist and gardening expert Amanda Kantor. Amanda will teach you all the steps of ornamental grass division propagation. She will demonstrate how to reduce trauma to ornamental grasses when transplanting, how to trim and prune ornamental grasses.

In this series of gardening videos you'll learn how to divide and transplant hostas. Expert gardener Amanda Kantor demonstrates the process in easy to follow step-by-step instructions, including how to dig up hostas, how to examine the root systems, and how to divide the plant. You'll learn tips on how to protect the roots during the transplant, how to replant the new hosta plant, and how to fertilize and water the new addition to your garden

Joyce Danielson, our professional wardrobe expert tells you how to iron pockets, add pleats as well as iron seams and cuffs. She also explains how to interpret care instructions on the label and how to wash and iron your shorts accordingly. Why look like a slob when you can look like a prep?

In this series of gardening videos, our perennial plant expert Martha Cycz tells you how to design a great looking garden that is healthy and inexpensive. She discusses how to tell if your plants are getting enough sun and how to determine if you have left enough space for them to expand. She even offers tips for controlling pests. The key to a great looking garden is planning: after watching these videos, you will know exactly how to map out your backyard work of art.

Our greenthumb expert Martha Cycz introduces you to whole new circle of friends, ones with exotic titles like Bretisia, Echinacea and Dicentia. But don't let the sophisticated names fool you: these are very approachable plants, ones which will return your affection year around. And just might summon a butterfly or two when they're feeling just right. Martha will tell you how to plant and care for these perennials so that you may develop rewarding relationships with all of them.

Our expert will show you how to fold your bedclothes properly, including flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and quilts. Learn an easy, compact method to store your spare linens, and get tips on how to make a template that will help your sheets fit in your linen closet. Take these techniques and make little improvements to your house cleaning routine. Remember, the key to doing things you dread is to make them as easy as possible. Work smart, not hard!

In this free instructional video series on home and construction tools, learn tips on how to use a chalk line marker and a tape measure. One will allow you to mark a straight line across a variety of surfaces; the other will tell you where that line should go. Our expert will explain some of the basic features of both tools, as well as how to properly and effective use them for any given project.

In this video series, watch as expert craftsmen Jon Olson teaches how to use and maintain a laser line lever and stud finder tool. Learn some basic safety tips and how to detect metal and wood studs.