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Looking to live a green, environmentally responsible lifestyle? Renovate your home, design your garden or DIY repairs around the house? Look no further.
Man examining a flowering bush in a garden.
Apr 20, 2010

In this how-to video, you will learn how to indicate if tree damage has occurred due to a natural gas leak. In this example, a Mexican Elder tree has been damaged by the gas leak. You can tell by the ...

"How to Remove permanent marker stains with toothpaste" cover image
Apr 20, 2010

This shows viewers how to remove permanent marker stains using toothpaste. First, you will want to do this in a bathroom or kitchen. Fill up a cup just barely with water. This should only be about 1 c ...

Lush green field with rows of grass in a rural landscape.
Apr 20, 2010

This video shows us several types of ornamental grass that can be used in landscape projects. Although none of these grasses are appropriate for use in lawns, they are great options for those who are ...

Wire mesh covering fallen leaves and grass.
Apr 20, 2010

This video shows you how to make compost from organic debris in the garden and leftover food.To make compost, you must add organic debris or scraps of food to such as pine needles, leaves or fruits to ...

"How to Protect your plants from frost" cover image
Apr 20, 2010

An associate from Garden Years discusses the danger frost poses to small, outdoor plants. Since you don't have a lot of control over the weather, there are a few tips you can follow to try an avoid an ...

Two men discussing gardening practices with a Chitalpa tree in a landscaped area.
Apr 20, 2010

Curtis Smith, Extension Horticulturist, and Jeff Hart of the Albuquerque Parks Department discuss the types of trees that grow in Albuquerque. The Littleleaf Linden is a pretty tree that produces a wh ...

Man cleaning a hallway with a mop and bucket.
Apr 20, 2010

In this video Rich explains how to maintain a grout and tile floor. He uses a chemical cleaner which he describes as a "grout-smart type product." For regular maintenance of the floor Rich recommends ...

Man pruning a bonsai tree in a pot.
Apr 20, 2010

First of all you have to need a bonsai and scissors. In the type of the tree shown in the tutorial which is a fifteen year old, once you have got the branch structure established then you can prune th ...

Hand using a tool to manipulate or fix an object on a surface.
Apr 20, 2010

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a repair in cut leather. This is useful if you have damaged leather you would like to repair yourself. Make a knife cut in the leather, and then cut an ...

Dried tea leaves on a white surface.
Apr 20, 2010

Ken Alston shows how to germinate Japanese maple tree seeds. The most important thing is to always buy fresh seeds. Seeds that are bought on eBay or other unreliable sellers are dry and lifeless and t ...