Home & Garden: Page 59

Your ironing skills are rusty, and so is your iron. Now you've got rust stains on your blouse. What to do?You Will Need* A steel-wool pad* Lemon juice* Water* Cloths or paper towels* Vinegar

Those old cell phone and laptop batteries staring you in the eye? Don't worry, recycling them is easy.

Sanding is an important step when preparing wood for painting or staining.You Will Need* Sandpaper of varying grits* A random-orbit finishing sander* A sanding block* Safety goggles* A dust mask* And a shop vacuum* A pencil

Turn your leftovers into another tasty meal by reheating them the right way.You Will Need* Leftovers* Microwave-safe containers* Heavy plastic wrap* Oven-safe pans* Aluminum foil* A metal strainer* A food thermometer

A little planning is all it takes to decorate your dorm with style!You Will Need* A nose for bargains* A futon* A storage box* Old photographs and keepsakes* A creative spirit

Dusting with cloths that are pretreated to attract and hold dust is a huge time-saver. But why spend money on store-bought ones when you can make them yourself for pennies?You Will Need* 2 c. hot water* 1 c. lemon essential oil* A bowl* Cotton cloths* A coffee can or resealable bag* Cotton T-shirts

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to repair a chimney cap on your home. At worst, you'll have to caulk the edges, but this is a nice, fairly permanent solution to capping a chimney.

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to fix a fabric tear with Tear Mender. He demonstrates Tear Mender on both a couch and a leather jacket. The couch turned out pretty good, but the leather jacket looks like it will need some more work. See for yourself and see how to apply it.

Turn your home or patio into an incandescent flower garden with plain holiday lights and egg cartons.You Will Need* Scissors* Three to four cardboard egg cartons* A string of holiday lights* Watercolor paint (optional)* A pin (optional)

Pruning a rosebush removes old and dead growth, improving the health of the plant and making room for new buds.You Will Need* Long-sleeve work shirt* Long pants* Safety glasses* Garden or work gloves* Bypass pruning shears* A pruning saw* Hair elastic or clip (optional)

Growing plants from cuttings is an inexpensive way to expand your garden. With patience and the right technique, it can be done fairly easily.You Will Need* Pruning shears* Sand* Peat moss* Plant containers* Plastic zipper bags* Potting soil* Clean container to hold your cuttings* Water bottle with clean water to spray cut ends* Rooting hormone powder (for woody cuttings) (optional)

Do plants wilt at the sight of you? With these tips, anyone can keep a houseplant alive, even you!You Will Need* A plant* Knowledge of its native environment* Water* Fertilizer* A soothing voice or a radio

Learn to clean your hair dryer filter. You'll extend the life of this handy tool and you'll save money.

Getting a pro to replace a broken thermostat can be costly, but if you pay close attention, you can learn how to replace it yourself.You Will Need* A Phillips screwdriver* Masking tape* A pen* A new thermostat* A level* A drill with a 3/16-inch bit* Drywall anchors* A hammer

With a torque wrench, you can set a bolt to the proper tightness and cut down on wear and tear.You Will Need* 1 A torque wrench* A loose bolt* A ratchet head

Spread the word: It's easy to reduce energy consumption! By sharing these tips, you'll help friends and family use less energy and save money.You Will Need* An energy-saving checklist* The willingness to help others

Don't let that tomato plant go too wild! This how-to video shows how to transform a wily tomato plant into a well-pruned plant. This video also shows how to train the plant to grow up a string. Start eating better tomatoes, even in a smaller space.

One way to increase production in tomato plants is pruning. Pruning your tomato plants will decrease the amount of energy needed for leaf production and increase the amount of energy that goes into your tomato, which provides a a larger and better tasting tomato. Trimming off branches that are not used and are not in direct sunlight achieves more efficiency by directing sugars into the fruit and not into the other branches. Watch this time lapse how-to video, follow along with the tips, and...

Tired of losing your gardening efforts to snails and slugs? Use these methods to banish the pests.

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more...

This week Meg takes us back in time and shows us how to make an amazing Starburst mirror. Follow along with the home interior how-to video, and learn how to add a little vintage flair to your own home decor.

Herbs are an incredible addition to your garden. This week, Meg talks about some of her favorite herbs and shows us how-to make a new moon herb tincture! Follow along with the advice in this video gardening lesson and start incorporating fresh herbs into your cooking!

In this home decorating video, Threadbanger shows us how to spice up the interior style of your bedroom. Meg shows us how-to make our bedrooms feel more romantic with a DIY bed canopy. Still looking for the perfect Valentine to send to someone special? Look no further! Meg shares some of her favorites. XOXO

Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit roller blinds. Roller blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a Roller blind!

Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit vertical blinds. Vertical blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a vertical blind!

Learn more about friendly lighting, how to save money on your electricity bill, and U.S. laws on lighting.

How to choose a memory foam mattress when there are so many choices out there? It can be a daunting and confusing endeavor, considering all the new memory foam mattresses on the market today - from obscure, online retailers, to the big guys, like Serta, Sealy and Tempur-Pedic.

Laziness is never a good quality to have. However, being extra clean is a great trait to own! For some suggestions on this topic, please continue reading.

Is your house a total mess? Well don't stress, help is here! Whether your friend is coming over for a visit or you're tired of your house looking unorganized, read on to find out how to clean your home within 1 to 2 hours.

This system will help you build a wood steaming system for making canoes to rocking chairs. This system will show you how PVC can be used to boil water and make steam for your steam box.

Do you clean your house and the next day it's a mess? It's all about teamwork. If you live alone, things should be easier. Try to stay on top of everything in your household. Although this can be difficult for working people, it pays off in the long run.

So, you did it. You've accomplished what most twenty-somethings everywhere are dreaming of...settling into your own place. It's the ultimate step in independence. You've stepped out of the shadow, and out from under the roof of Mom and Dad. Congrats!

For many people, organization may be a problem (If you are not a neat freak). This article will inform you about the process of decluttering your home; and your life.

Tired of a messy home that you just can't seem to function in? Having company join you for a few weeks who are very picky about cleanliness? Here is a guide that will help you get your home squeaky clean.

With energy costs soaring, many homeowners are frantically searching for ways to keep the cost down this next winter. One of the best ways to do this is to plug up one of the largest holes in your home—your fireplace—by installing fireplace glass doors. Not only will a set of glass doors prevent heat from escaping up the chimney, their addition will greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, thereby increasing its value.

Have you ever visited someone’s house and wondered how they made a cheap poster look like a fine art print? How to achieve this is very simple and rewarding.

If you haven't done so already, it is time to drain and flush your spa for the fast-approaching winter season. This article will outline some tips that will help you enjoy your spa for the upcoming frosty months.

The Woodgas or Smoke Burner Stove technology is new to many users. These are the most efficient Good stoves, with a choice of using different types of available biomass.

At first glance, this appears to be a simplistic everyday task perhaps, but there is more to switching on a light than you may realize. Depending on where you live in the world, light switches and lamp switches vary a great deal, and when you're traveling overseas, turning on a light in the hotel room or a relative's home might just flummox you completely! No need to be embarrassed by this - here are some handy hints on working your way around some of the different possibilities and bringing...

Pruning and training will be a continuous project. Traditionally, the major pruning is done in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. There are several important factors to consider before pruning.