Hot Home & Garden How-Tos
How To: Install commercial grade carpet in your home
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford discusses installing commercial grade carpet. Watch this video tutorial to see how to install commercial grade carpet in your home.
How To: Add vinyl siding to your home
Danny Lipford improves the look of this home with vinyl siding. See how to add vinyl siding to your home in this video tutorial.
How To: Get hot water from your water heater
Tired of waiting for hot water? Danny shows three methods for easing the problem. Including a hot water recirculation pump, proper water heater maintenance, and a tankless water heater, these solutions will have your water running hot in no time.
How To: Extend your dryer vent with an extension booster fan
When dryer lint builds up in the dryer vent pipe, it can drastically slow down the time it takes to dry clothes. Danny demonstrates how a dryer vent booster fan can help solve the problem.
How To: Build stairs for your deck
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford discusses building steps on a deck. So, just watch this video tutorial to see how to build stairs for you deck.
How To: Build handrails for your deck
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford discusses an important feature of any deck - the rails. Just check out this video tutorial to see how to build handrails for your deck.
How To: Store your lawn equipment on your garage walls
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford provides tips to help organize your garage. Watch this video tutorial to see how to store your lawn equipment on your garage walls.
How To: Install a pegboard in a workshop
A pegboard for storage is an essential item in a workshop. Danny Lipford shows you how to install a pegboard in a workshop in this video tutorial.
How To: Use the space above a garage door with a storage rack
Danny Lipford shows you how to utilize the space above your garage door. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to use the space above a garage door with a storage rack.
How To: Expand your garage shelving
More handy shelving ideas from home improvement expert, Danny Lipford. See how to expand your garage shelving in this video tutorial.
How To: Add extra storage with garage shelving
Every homeowner can use more storage space, so we’ll show you how to add a shelf down each side of your garage. These shelves are located up high so they’ll be out of the way and need to meet the following criteria:
How To: Make cutting discs for a rotary Dremel tool
Check out this handy video tutorial to see how to make cutting discs for a rotary Dremel tool. You can make your own cutting disks easily out of aluminum can lids. Just watch this to see how easy it is to make these cutting discs for your Dremel rotary tool.
How To: Make sure you have the right frame for your artwork
Check out this video from the Handy Goddess to see how to make sure you have the right frame for your artwork. Make sure you choose the right frame for your artwork or painting is important for the design of your living room or dining room or wherever. One way to get the right frame for your environment is to take a photograph of the picture where it will stay. Then, use the photo as reference when searching for that perfect frame to accommodate that perfect piece of artwork.
How To: Install a Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor sprinkler nozzle
See how to install a Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor sprinkler nozzle in this video tutorial. All you need is a screwdriver to get your grass watered in time for lawn competition. Installing sprinkler nozzles on a Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor sprinkler is easy, and explained by Sean Stefan of Sprinkler Daddy in this landscaping video right here.
How To: Adjust Rain Bird Sprinklers to spray where they should
Adjust your Rain Bird Sprinklers with help from Sprinkler Daddy. Sprinklers should water your grass, not your driveway, house, car, or street. Use the tips in this video tutorial to make sure your Rain Bird Sprinklers spray water where they are supposed to, to keep your your grass looking beautiful and your landscaping easier in the future.
How To: Make a chessboard the quick and easy way
Master craftsman George Berry, "The Woodguy" shows how to quickly and easily make a chess board.
How To: Cut a circle on a table saw
Watch this video to learn how to cut a circle on a table saw. The idea behind this technique is to create a pivot point for the piece of wood.
How To: Clamp a picture frame the old fashioned way
It seems no woodworker ever has enough clamps. Master craftsman George Berry, "The Woodguy" shows how to clamp up a picture frame with clamps that you make yourself.
How To: Sharpen woodworking tools
Woodworking tools become dull over time. Tools can be sharpened at home to prolong the life of the tool and to get better results from woodworking projects. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to sharpen woodworking tools easily at home.
How To: Make a Zen garden on a budget
A thrift store picture frame is the basis for this easy tabletop DIY Zen garden. This little Zen garden is a great way to decorate a bathroom or living room. Learn how to make a cheap and easy Zen garden watch this video home decorating tutorial.
How To: Use grey water to grow rice paddy
A simple reed system can clean washing machine and bath water enough to grow rice. What better place to do than the roof which in tropical India receives a lot of sunlight. Nutrition for the rice comes from a Ecosan unit on the roof again, which provides the urine for fertilizer. Finally a solar box cooker cooks the rice for consumption. Food and water Cycle complete on the roof. The water for the washing machine and bath comes from harvested rain falling on the roof but a slightly different ...
How To: Build a plastic bag dispenser
Tired of plastic shopping bags everywhere? This instructional video shows a simple, practical, project you can do at home. All you need is a pastic bottle. Tidy up your kitchen from the clutter of plastic bags by making this handy plastic bag dispenser.
How To: Fix a chainsaw pull cord
The pull cord on a chainsaw can easily be repaired with a bit of brass tubing and some epoxy glue. Simple repairs are easy to perform yourself, without expensive replacements. Watch this video home repair tutorial and learn how to fix the pull cord on a chainsaw.
How To: Fix scratched CDs DVDs and plastic
The prescription for a sick CD? Toothpaste, MSG and wood polish, of course. About to chuck that busted CD? Not so fast, young grasshopper. Web editor Megan Miller demonstrates three ways to resurrect those scratched discs using stuff you probably already have sitting on your shelf. Fix scratched CDs DVDs and plastic.
How To: Make a natural homemade flea repellent for pets
Forget about those chemical store bought flea repellents. This how to video shows you how to make a safe and simple flea repellant for dogs and cats. All you need is lemon, distilled water, and cotton balls. Keep your house and pets flea free with this natural repellent.
How To: Install a flagpole on the front of a house
This how to video demonstrates how to install a flagpole in front of your home. Installing a flagpole is very simple to do and it makes a great upgrade to any house. Watch and learn how its done.
How To: Make a dream catcher mirror
Are you looking to add to the Native American inspired decor in your home? This video crafting tutorial shows how to make a dream catcher style mirror. While this mirror is not a particularly authentic dream catcher, it's reminiscent of the American Indian traditional emblem. Learn how to make a dream catcher mirror by watching this instructional interior design video.
How To: Make a lace lampshade with Thread Banger
Here at the nesting labs, we take on all kinds of esthetic experiments. This week we morph a old lamp into a brand new lace lamp shade. Using vintage and recycled materials we create a lovely, new accessory for the home. Then we take a trip on over to the New York nest of the tidiest bachelor. Learn how to revamp a lamp shade with lace by watching this video interior design tutorial.
How To: Reset a tripped fuse in a circuit breaker
This video home improvement tutorial shows how to avoid calling an electrician for really simple problems you can fix yourself. This easy demo shows you the trick to resetting a tripped breaker.
How To: Replace the plug-in of an electrical receptacle
This video home improvement tutorial is a basic explanation of the wiring in a plug-in electrical receptacle, so you'll know what to do when replacing one. Learn how to change the plug-in without short-circuiting or hurting yourself by watching this instructional wiring video.
How To: Create a patio with feng shui and attract money
Even if the purported benefits of feng shui don't interest you, this art of thoughtfully arranging your home will at least add a little style to the interior. Learn how to use feng shui to boost your paycheck and attract helpful friends, or just redo a patio by watching this video interior design tutorial.
How To: Attract energy to your front door with feng shui
Trying to entice new opportunities, or does your entryway just look a little blah? The art of feng shui can help arrange your home to boost your career, or at least make everything look better. Learn how to attract energy to your front door by watching this video interior design and feng shui tutorial.
How To: Reduce the effect of EMFs in the bedroom by feng shui
EMFs (electro magnetic fields) can sap energy. Even if you don't believe that the art of feng shui can change your life, you can be sure that removing those EMFs from your bedroom will make you feel better. Learn how to boost your energy by watching this video interior design and feng shui tutorial.
How To: Feng shui your living room to de-stress
Feng shui can supposedly do everything from relax to rejuvenate. At the very least, it can de-stress the mess of your living room. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to feng shui your living room and create a more relaxing environment.
How To: Feng shui your bedroom for maximum energy and vibes
Feng shui is the practice of artfully arranging your home to maximize energy and good vibrations. Believe it or not, it can at least clean the junk out and make things look great. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to feng shui your bedroom.
How To: Test the electrical wiring in your home
Lights not working, or appliances not working? Maybe it's the electrical system. This video home improvement tutorial shows how to test the electrical wiring in your home. Just make sure to turn the power off first!
How To: Find a liquid plummer to clear a clogged drain
Clogs are a nuisance, but happen over time. Don't let sinks, drains, or toilets overflow; clear it out! This video home improvement tutorial shows how to choose the right equipment to clear a clogged drain easily.
How To: Choose the right kind of wall anchor to hang on walls
Ever hung up a painting, only for it to come crashing right down? This video home improvement tutorial shows how to choose the right kind of wall anchor to hang anything, from a mirror to small shelves, up onto the wall.
How To: Choose the right light bulb for your home
This video tutorial shows different kind of light bulbs that can help change the effect of lighting in your home. Whether you want more flattering lighting or want to save money on energy, choosing the right kind of light bulb can make a big difference.
How To: Organize your kitchen cabinets with roll out trays
Tired of the clutter in your kitchen cabinet? Watch this how to video and learn to organize your kitchen cabinets with these smart stainless steel systems. Add roll out trays and and shelves to make pots and pans more accessible.