Home & Garden: Page 95

Painting window sash is one of the most dreaded tasks for homeowners but with a bit of information and patience, anyone can do it well.

August is a time when it is common to see bats flying overhead while taking an evening stroll or night fishing at your favorite spot. The two most common bats in Ohio are the little brown and the big brown bats and both are found in rural and urban settings. Bats serve a valuable purpose for humans because they feed on insects, including mosquitoes and those which plague farmers' crops. However, bats sometimes create roosts, or gathering places, in people's homes. Join Wild Ohio's Donna Daniel...

Is your oven a mess? Jacqueline Hansson from Amy Cleaners shows us how to clean an oven so that it gleams with pride.

Jacqueline Hanson from Amy Cleaners gets those skirting boards mighty clean, which gives that added spark to any room.

A simple yet effective way to make one of a kind mosaic flower pots!

Here's a way to increase the heat in a cold room using nothing but the sun's energy!

If you've dyed your clothes in the wash, re-wash the clothes immediately. Separate the whites and as a last resort add a cup of bleach to the washing machine. The dyed clothes should be back to there original whiteness.

Two farm fencing experts demonstrate the best practices to use when hanging a new farm gate. Created by The Progressive Farmer magazine.

We'd never tell you not to recycle plastic water bottles, but there are other ways to reduce and reuse these commonly consumed products. And when we say "other ways," we mean ways that you've never even thought about.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the spark plug on your trimmer or weed wacker.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change and sharpen the blade on your push mower.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the oil in your push mower.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your trimmer or weed wacker.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your riding lawn mower.

This is a step by step tutorial of how to grease the head on your garden trimmer or weed wacker.

This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the oil & oil filter on your riding lawn mower.

This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the fuel filter on your riding lawn mower.

Need an Elizabeth Berkley fix? Todd Oldham overwhelms the actress here with his magnificently vibrant string art sculpture. See how a maestro of design does it.

Beautify those plain white sheets with master designer Todd Oldham. Watch Susan Sarandon discover the wonders of the modern age, by custom printing those bed sheets with fabric paints.

Learn to decoupage tables from an famous ex-New York fashion designer. Todd Oldham, now a master of home design, shows Amy Sedaris, from Strangers with Candy fame, the frisky steps to decorate the surface brightly.

Tommy has finished the box frame with front work and blocking attached. Now it's time to make the astragal for the pediment. An astragal can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, and it is also used as a framing device on furniture. He drank extra coffee so his hands are nice and steady for the astragal work.

With divider and bevel in hand, Tommy walks viewers through the layout and design of the fret work trim pieces for the upper pediment. A little prep work on the pattern layout makes it a fairly simple process. Slow and steady wins the race -- or finishes the Bombe Secretary, in this case.

Learn how to get rid of those very nasty and stubborn gum stains from your clothes and shoes using a very simple trick. Use vinegar!

Tommy works on the interior of the hidden box. He's added document drawers and a false back. He says, "It's a pretty cool little thing, and I'm having fun making it."

Tommy finishes construction on the hidden box for the secretary. Between segments, he takes time to show the viewers his personal memorabilia hanging on the walls, including family photos and accolades for his work. Tommy says he's having fun making the box because it doesn't have to be precise. He's especially happy when the box is finished because he's moving into his final phase of the desk assembly.

Tommy and Al dedicate this podcast to answering the question of the week: What is the best way to attach legs to a column? With explicit instructions, they demonstrate how to use dovetails to get the legs and columns to fit together "nice and tight."

Tommy gets a second wind now that he can see noticeable progress on the Bombe. He draws and cuts the dividers for the pigeonhole assembly and inserts them from the back. Using scrap wood from previous cuttings because it has the same colors, tones and textures, he designs a pattern for the valances. Now the top row is almost complete, and Tommy is "feeling energized again."

Taking a break from building the Bombe, Tommy tunes his hand plane by taking it apart and sharpening it. He demonstrates the power of the plane, showing how to flattening an uneven piece of wood. Using paraffin wax to glide the plane, he gets the piece of gnarly wood in perfect shape.

Tommy builds a custom scrub plane to work the side shapes of the bombe lower cabinet. He transposes the curve to the bottom edge of the plane and the blade and then shapes the tool. Once the plane is shaped, he shows off the new plane working the sides. PLANE, PLANE, PLANE... Nothing like making a tool before you start the job.

Tommy surfs the long board in the shop and then tackles the first cuts of the bombe secretary cabinet sides. This is a critical part of the secretary since it determines the real look and feel of the piece of furniture.

Tommy shows how to make a BIG dining room table (approximately 14' long) and walks you through the wood selection, milling, stickering, and routering out the top. As Tommy goes through this process he explains the science behind the wood. And don't adjust your computer screen, Tommy isn't turning into the hulk, just blowing off some steam.

Tommy and Al talk workshop safety and make a table saw push stick to ensure all your digits stay intact. Woohoo!

Check out this video to learn from Owen Bailey how to save money and energy by installing a water heater insulation wrap.

Watch this video to see Owen Bailey show you how to install a low-flow shower head to reduce water consumption and energy use.

Scrollsaws are often used to produce very intricate pieces, but a cheap one is perfectly good for making some really cool kids' toys.

Dressing Timber. In this episode, we are having a look at dressing timber so that it is flat/straight and square, ready for a project. In this case, we are using some reclaimed Jarrah from an old deck, but the principle is the same if you are preparing timber that is DAR (dressed all round) from a timber yard, or hardware supply shop, or even if you have prepared your own board from raw timber.

You don't have to be a sculptor along the likes of Michelangelo to create an aesthetically appealing, well-made wooden sign. In fact, all you need is a router and steady hands. Well, and maybe some practice.

Want to see how to fix a hole in the wall from a pro? Well, you've come to the wrong place, but watch Matt show you how, and laugh a little too.

The Giant Coast Redwood Tree can grow so high it can lift a house! What can you do with those huge trees? Learn what you can do by watching this video.

Tony Antonucci shows Dave how to use "beneficial bugs" to consume harmful bugs that may be feeding on your houseplants. This is a great alternative to pesticides!