Hot Home & Garden How-Tos
How To: Build your own water feature
In this how to video, Adam Richards demonstrates how to build your own water feature. He has chosen a transportable feature, most suited to a courtyard. You can dress up your garden with this beautiful DIY water feature. Build your own water feature.
How To: Use a angle grinder safely
In this how to video Darren Baensch tells us about different angle grinders. Learn how to fit the blade on a angle grinder and some safety tips with this tutorial. Use a angle grinder safely.
How To: Reduce your lawn
One of the most compelling reasons to reduce lawn is it gives more opportunities to create beautiful flower beds like this one. However, it really goes beyond the beauty of these flowers, it's about the environment. Lawn mowers negatively impact the enviroment. Over the years as your garden continues to evolve, you can make a concerted effort to look for ways to reduce the amount of lawn that you have to care for. Find out how you can reduce your lawn with this tutorial.
How To: Grow Japanese ferns
If you've ever tried to plant in the shady part of your garden, you've probably run across ferns. There are literally hundreds of them to choose from with a wide range of plant form, size and always with a beautiful delicate texture. One of my all time favorites is the Japanese Painted Fern. If you'll take a little closer look, you can see how this plant got its name. This plant looks as though it has been meticulously hand painted. This subtle variegation helps the Japanese fern to stand out...
How To: Create a bent wood trellis
Whenever you design elements for your garden, you should always keep in mind, that the more natural they are the better they seem to fit in. That's exactly what is done when you create this rustic bent wood trellis. But others have taken this idea a step further. In this how to video, Jim Long, author of the book Making Bentwood Arbors and Trellises, explains how to create these artistic garden ornaments.
How To: Trim a door
Do you have an annoying door that always sticks? You can easily fix that sticky door by trimming it. Learn how to trim that door that's rubbing on the floor with this tutorial.
How To: Clean your deck
You don't need to rent an expensive pressure washer to get your deck clean. Learn how to clean your deck without using a pressure washer with this tutorial. You can get a beautiful, shiny wood deck with the steps from this how to video.
How To: Use a nail gun
A nail gun is a very useful tool to have during any home improvement project. In this how to video, Darren Baensch walks us through the workings of a nail gun. He also discusses price and when to use a nail gun. Use a nail gun.
How To: Do laundry the cheap and green way
In this how to video, ultimate Cheapskate Jeff Yeager demonstrates green, inexpensive ways to do laundry. There are many ways to save the earth and your money when doing laundry. This tutorial shows you how.
How To: Make homemade bio-diesel fuel
Watch this how to video and learn the process of making biodiesel fuel using inexpensive ingredients. Proceed with caution when making bio-diesel fuel. This process can be dangerous. You can use bio-diesel fuel in any modern diesel powered car.
How To: Make a homemade eco-friendly air conditioning
Fans do a pretty good job of cooling you down in the summer but sometimes only an air conditioning can do the job right. In this tutorial, SuChin Pak and Daniel Sieberg demonstrate how to make a homemade air conditioning system with a fan, coil and ice water. Save the environment while staying cool in the summer with this DIY air conditioning.
How To: Reuse dryer lint
Even dryer lint can be recycled. Watch this how to video as ultimate cheapskate Jeff Yeager gives dryer lint new life. There are more uses for dryer lint than you can imagine.
How To: Paint baseboards
Karen Schmidt demonstrates various tips for painting baseboards and trims with professional-looking results. Watch this video to learn how to obtain beautiful-looking, streak-free baseboards quickly and easily.
How To: Unclog a sink drain
Do you have a clogged drain? In this DIY tutorial, Karen Schmidt shows you how to fix a clogged vanity sink drain. You'll never have to call a plumber to unclog your pipes again with this how to video.
How To: Reupholster the seat cushion of a chair
Want to try your hand at reupholstering a seat cushion? This breezy how-to video will take you the reupholstery process from start to finish as well as inform you of everything you'll need for a succesful project. Watch this video to learn how to rejuvinate your antique chairs.
How To: Install drain pipes
In this DIY tutorial, Joe Schmidt demonstrates how to install a drain system. He then explains different ways to configure the drain system for your own situation. Why hire a professional to install your drain pipes when you can do it yourself with this how to video?
How To: Hook up your dishwasher
Why hire a professional to install your dishwasher when you can do it yourself. In this tutorial you will learn how to hook up the water lines and drain for a dishwasher. You can avoid dish-pan hands with your newly installed dishwasher.
How To: Install a garbage disposal for food waste
A food waste disposer can be very helpful in preventing your kitchen sink plumbing from clogging. In this video, Joe Schmidt of YouToo Can Do shows you how easy it is to install a food waste disposal. For this installation, you'll need plumber's putty, channel locks, and a regular screwdriver.
How To: Strip wallpaper
Do you have wallpaper in you'd like to remove but aren't sure how to go about stripping it? In this tutorial, you'll learn in a few easy steps how to remove it using a wallpaper steamer (available at your local DIY or tool library), a six-inch drywall knife, a scoring tool and a sponge. Watch this video to learn how you, too, can easily strip wallpaper.
How To: Conserve water in your home
Australian native Scott's biggest concern is water conservation. By overhauling his bathroom, hot water, heater and backyard, Scott saves $360 a year on water costs. Learn how you can save money and conserve water by renovating your plumbing with this how to video.
How To: Run an ice maker supply line to a refrigerator
In this video, Karen Schmidt demonstrates how to hook up a water supply to a refrigerator where none exists. For this tutorial you will need the following tools and supplies: an ice maker supply line, a tube cutter, a snap-in fitting, a half-inch by quarter-inch compression valve some pipe joint compound and a couple of crescent wrenches. Watch this video to see how you can install an ice maker supply line.
How To: Become a guerrilla gardener
Check out this super video of basic how-tos to guerrilla gardening. Beautify any run-down or out of the way area with seed bombs. Or stealthily plant seedlings at night for a more beautiful morning. You can make a difference in your city by becoming a guerrilla gardener.
How To: Tile a carpet transition for an entryway
In this tutorial, Karen Schmidt shows you a tile to carpet transition for an entryway. If you're interested in tile, this is an easy first project. Watch this video and learn, in a couple of easy steps, how to create a beautiful tile entryway.
How To: Chop firewood and kindling with an ax
Keep your wood-burning fireplace well-fueled this winter. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Forest Technology instructor Alan Pollock shows you how to cut wood and make kindling. Watch this video and learn to chop your own timber.
How To: Make a DIY terrarium
In this how to video, Decor It Yourself takes on terrariums. Brooklynite Amy Merrick shows us how to make our own potted constructions and glass gardens. Dress up your home with these cute, little terrariums.
How To: Put up shelves in a brick wall
Thinking of putting up some shelves? In this how to video, Darren Baensch erects a set of shelves on a solid brick wall. He demonstrates how to put up shelves and provides a short-cut secret. Put up shelves in a brick wall.
How To: Screw pieces of wood together
When screwing two pieces of wood together there are three essential steps. In this tutorial, Darren Baensch demonstrates how to screw wood together properly. Screw pieces of wood together.
How To: Cut wood properly
Cutting a piece of timber with a grinder is called "ripping". Darren Baensch shows us how to cut wood and identifies a couple of safety issues. Learn the correct wood cutting technique with this how to video. Cut wood properly.
How To: Repair and avoid a squeaky floor
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to avoid squeaky floorboards. If it's too late and your floor is already squeaky - don't despair, he has a solution to that creaking floorboard. Repair and avoid a squeaky floor.
How To: Cut corrugated roof sheeting
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to cut corrugated roof sheeting. His tips include why two pairs of shears will make the job easier and why power tools may turn out to be a costly shortcut. With this tutorial you will be able to repair your roof and save time and money. Cut corrugated roof sheeting.
How To: Fix a broken roof tile
In this how to video Darren Baensch shows us storm damage to a tiled roof. He then demonstrates a nifty quick-fix to a broken tile on the roof above the lounge room. This tip could save you thousands of dollars in water damage to your roof. Fix a broken roof tile.
How To: Make your own kitchen cabinets
Want to remodel your kitchen? According to Darren Baensch, making your own kitchen cabinets is a breeze. With the tips from this tutorial you can make your own beautiful kitchen cabinets. Make your own kitchen cabinets.
How To: Erect wall frames
In this how to video, Darren Baensch talks about erecting wall frames. He identifies the key components and divulges some handy tips on erecting wall frames. Watch this tutorial and you can erect your wall frames safely and properly. Erect wall frames.
How To: Install outside mount sunscreens and Holland blinds
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install sunscreens and Holland blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to install outside mount sunscreens and Holland blinds. Installing sunscreens and Holland blinds is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Install outside mount sunscreens and Holland blinds.
How To: Install inside mount double roller blinds
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install double roller blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to measure for inside mount double roller blinds. Install double roller blinds is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Install inside mount double roller blinds.
How To: Install box brackets for inside mount Venetian blinds
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install Venetian blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to install box brackets for inside mount Venetian blinds. Installing Venetian blinds is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Install box brackets for inside mount Venetian blinds.
How To: Measure inside and outside mounts for Roman shades
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install Roman blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to measure for inside and outside mount Roman shades. Measuring for Roman shades is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Measure inside and outside mounts for Roman shades.
How To: Install inside and outside mount Venetian blinds
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install Venetian blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to install inside and outside mount Venetian blinds. Installing Venetian blinds is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Install inside and outside mount Venetian blinds.
How To: Measure for inside mount Roman shades
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install Roman blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to measure for inside mount Roman shades. Measuring for Roman shades is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Measure for inside mount Roman shades.
How To: Install outside mount Roman blinds
Beautify your home and windows with these easy to install Roman blinds. This tutorial teaches you how to install outside mount Roman shades. Installing Roman shades is an easy process that you can do yourself with this how to video. Install outside mount Roman blinds.