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Moles can be a real problem in gardens. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to get rid of them. The best way is to try several methods until you find one that works. Even then if you manage to catch or deter a mole it's not always the end of the problem. For much of the year moles are solitary, and have their own territory. If you catch the little fellow, his neighbor will take advantage of the tunnel system and move in. This how to video give you some ideas of how to get rid of those pesty...

Wherever possible it is a good idea to make your own garden compost. It not only saves you having to dispose of garden waste, the compost that you make is great for the garden. There's an old saying that goes "you only get out of the garden what you put into it" and one of the best things you can put into a garden is organic matter. Learn how you can compost your garden waste with this how to video.

The big problem with sowing seeds indoors is that the light comes from one side and your seedlings will get 'drawn' (stretching towards the light). You can help to get healthy, sturdy seedlings and increase your chances of success if you make a simple box to reflect the light back to your plants. Use this with a propagator or just stand plants in pots in the box. You'll be amazed at how effective it is and it costs virtually nothing. All you need is a cardboard box, which is cut away on one...

Hippeastrum or Amaryllis is a flower that blooms in the winter. After the plant dies, rather than throw the bulb away you should keep them to flower again next year. When the flowers have faded, cut off the thick flower stalk at bulb level. The foliage should be allowed to develop and grow over the spring and summer, and to encourage the bulb to swell keep the compost moist at all times and feed weekly with a liquid feed such as Phostrogen. Only when the leaves naturally start to die down in...

Winter digging is the best way to improve your soil and get it ready for planting in spring. Double-digging is simple but can be hard work. In this gardening tutorial, Geoff Stebbings from Garden Answers explains how to do winter digging simply without getting too exhausted.

Winter-flowering cyclamen are easy to propagate from self-sown seedlings under the parent plants. In this step by step gardening tutorial, Geoff Stebbings from Garden Answers shows you how to propagate cyclamen seedlings.

In this gardening tutorial, Martin Fish from Garden News shows you how to take cuttings from Salvia patens or blue flower sage. Cuttings are a way to root new plants from a larger plant. Watch this how to video and you can get tips on how to take a cutting and root a blue flower sage plant.

Learn how and why you should repot Canna lilies before the winter with this gardening tutorial. This is a quick and easy process of digging up the lily, potting it and bringing inside the home or greenhouse, and it has many benefits. Find out how to keep your Canna lilies healthy over the winter with this how to video.

This video tutorial shows how to use change the head on a bicycle tire pump to adapt to the size of the tire. As mini, road, and mountain bikes have different tire sizes which require different sized nozzles, many bike pumps come with adaptors for multi-tasking. Watch this instructional video and learn how to convert the head on a bicycle tire pump.

This video is a short tutorial to assist in setting the combination for a Giant Surelock. In the event that a combination is compromised, it is important to change a lock to prevent from unwanted break-ins or theft. Watch this instructional video and learn how to reset the combination on an Giant Surelock.

When starting seeds you can take an overly complicated approach or keep it simple. Watch this how to video and learn easy it is to grow your own food by learning how start your own seeds. Use organic starting mix, yogurt cups, and your favorite seed to get your garden going.

Bokashi is a fermented wheat bran used to pickle kitchen food waste to help it compost quicker without foul odors. Watch this how to video to learn how to ferment bokashi with molasses. Use the fermented bokashi to clean the septic system, pickle, or even to compost.

Remodeling your home or backyard can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-doing your patio you can use tile to decorate it your yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to create a sea turtle mural out of tile for your backyard patio.

Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-doing your kitchen counter top you can lay the tile yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to tile a kitchen counter top.

Remodeling your living room or kitchen can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-doing your fireplace you can lay the tile or marble yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video we will show you how to install marble tile over a fireplace.

Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-doing your L-shaped kitchen counter top you can lay the tile yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to begin tiling a counter top in a kitchen.

Remodeling your home and backyard can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-doing your backyard you can mix the mortar for a tile project yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to set up the correct mortar mix.

Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive, but you can save some money by doing it yourself. If you are re-tiling you can learn to do the grout yourself. In this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to grout 8 X 8 inch tiles.

Inside mount vertical aluminum blinds can add a decorative touch to bare windows. Aluminum blinds are easy to install, in this Home & Garden how-to video you will learn how to install them. Get a little privacy by learning to to install vertical aluminum blinds in your home.

Drapery panels add decorative touches to any bare window or room. Watch this Home & Garden how to video to learn how to use drapery end hooks with 4 prong hooks to hang your draperies. Keep watching the video and learn an easy way to hang flat panel curtains.

Watch this how to video as Jennifer Thoden takes you through every step of installing a bead chain system for your Roman shades or balloon shades. Gather your supplies and learn how to assemble the clutch and thread the unit. Keep your windows from looking bare with a Roman shade bead chain system.

The Roman shade orb allows you to easily adjust your Roman shade lift cord tension without all the fuss of tying and untying knots. This Home & Garden how to video use the Roman orb to adjust tension in lift cords.

Keep your underwear drawer looking nice and neat by learning how to fold your underwear. This how-to video is a master class in folding men's underpants. Watch and learn how to fold them and keep your closet organized.

The most common culprit causing the black streaks on roofs is a blue-green algae called Gloeocapsa magma. Over the past 25 years this strain of algae has become more hardy and has migrated to less humid environments. It has now become a common sight on asphalt roofs across 80% of the United States. This Home & Garden how to video series shows how to clean your roof and get rid of the black streaks caused by algae. Learn how to inspect and use a cleaning system to get your roof looking brighter.

Decorative concrete can turn an ordinary room into extraordinary. Watch this how to video to learn all about decorative concrete toppings and proper selection. Learn all about overlays, toppings, and resurfacing.

Outside mount vertical blinds not only keep the sun out but they also add decorative touches to any window. They are also super easy to install. In this Home & Garden how to video you will learn how to install outside mount 3.5" vertical blinds.

Faulty switches are easy to fix; you just have to exercise caution. You will need a screwdriver, a new switch, and a circuit tester. Electrical repairs don't need to be dangerous, just be careful. Watch this video home repair tutorial and learn how to replace a light switch.

Inside mount wood blinds are easy to install and can be the perfect solution to bare windows. In this Home & Garden how to video you will learn how to install inside mount horizontal wood blinds in your home. Watch this video and you can dress your windows with inside mount wood blinds in no time.

Outside mount Roman shades not only keeps the sun out but they also add decorative touches to bare windows. They are very easy to install. In this Home & Garden how to video you will learn how to install outside mount Roman shades.

Outside mount roller shades add a great decorative touch to any window. They are so easy to install. This Home & Garden how-to video will show you how to install outside mount roller shades.

Fabric valances add a great decorative and finishing touch to any window. You really can do fabric valances yourself. Learn how to measure for beautiful custom fabric valances in just two minutes with this how to video.

Outside mount woven wood shades add a great decorative touch to any window. They are also super easy to install. Watch this Home & Garden how-to video to learn how to install outside mount woven wood shades.

Drapery panels add a decorative touch to your windows. You really can do custom draperies panels for your windows yourself. Learn how to measure for beautiful custom drapery panels in just two minutes.

Fabric roll up valances add a decorative flare to your windows. Measuring and installation of fabric valances is easy. In this short video you will see just how simple it is to install a fabric roll-up valance.

Pinch pleated drapery panels are one of the most beautiful touches you can add to your overall decor. Drapery panel create the illusion of a larger window opening and a finished touch to your windows. Watch Home & Garden how to video to learn how to install pinch pleated panels in your home.

Outside mount cell shades are easy to install. This Home & Garden how to video you will learn how to install them. Installing outside mount cell shades is so easy all you need is a screwdriver.

When buying blinds or shades, first you will need to determine whether to choose an inside or an outside mount shade. Both options block light and reduct energy costs. Watch this how-to video to learn what you need to know so that you can choose which mount is right for you.

Pleated shades add great decor to any home window. Inside mount pleated shades are easy to install. Watch this Home & Garden how to video to learn how to install inside mount pleated shades.

Drapery panels are one of the most beautiful touches you can add to your overall decor. Drapery panel create the illusion of a larger window opening and a finished touch to your windows. Watch this Home & Garden how to video and learn how easy it is to install inverted pleat drapery panels on your windows.

Make your own wood polish with ingredients from your kitchen pantry. Watch this Home & Garden how to video and learn to use mineral oil, lemon oil, and wax to create recipes that will keep your furniture looking like new. Keep watching and see how the homemade natural polish should be applied.