Hot Home & Garden How-Tos
How To: Patch large holes in drywall
Are you prone to accidents that leave your walls looking like Swiss cheese? Learn the basic steps for patching larger holes in drywall.
How To: Stage the exterior of a house
Before you hang the "for sale" sign in your yard, find out how to make the exterior of your home attractive to potential buyers.
How To: Wrap an extension cord
Don't leave your extension cord tied up in knots. Watch how to wrap it up, so the cord won't bind or twist.
How To: Replace a wall outlet
s it time to repair a busted wall outlet or replace an old one? Watch how to perform this simple task quickly and safely. You will need an outlet and an outlet cover.
How To: Clean tile grout with a mop & pail
It may not be the most glamorous job, but scrubbing grout leaves your tile looking brand new. Watch how to properly clean grout. Use a mop and pail.
How To: Find a wall stud
Have a new picture or mirror you want to hang up? Before you take out the hammer and nail, learn how to find your wall stud.
How To: Build a decorative shelf
Looking for a way to use up your leftover wood? Watch how to make a simple but decorative shelf, perfect for holding pictures or knickknacks.
How To: Case your windows
You can add character to your windows by casing them, an easy process that you can accomplish with a few mitre cuts. Learn how to case windows using this decorative style.
How To: Securely hang a shelf
Adding a decorative shelf to a room enhances the decor and also gives you a place to display your favorite photos and knickknacks. Before you get started, learn how to securely hang a shelf.
How To: Weed eat your yard
Want to make your yard look as beautiful as a golf course? Weed eat the edges of your lawn to get a clean, crisp look.
How To: Install kitchen countertop lighting
Brighten up dark countertop spaces with an under-cabinet light fixture. Watch how to install a light fixture and hide the cords.
How To: Remove and dispose an old carpet
Start living greener right away by following these easy steps on disposing old carpets.
How To: Make chicken marsala in a solar oven
Kevin Contreras makes chicken marsala in one of his favorite innovations, a solar oven, reminding us of yet another fun, easy yet great way to green our daily lives.
How To: Replace a toilet on your own
Replacing a toilet is surprisingly easy. Learn how with this video. Make sure you disconnect the water hose before you do anything else, otherwise you could have quite a messy bathroom. Replace a toilet on your own.
How To: Install an interior door
Hang an interior door in 5 minutes or less using the Quick Plumb Door Hanger bracket system.
How To: Use a shovel
Does your lower back feel like it's in knots after you use a shovel? You may not be using the tool correctly. Watch how to properly shovel.
How To: Dig a hole with a post hole digger
If putting up a new fence or mailbox is on your to-do list, chances are you'll need to use a post hole digger. Watch how to properly dig a hole with one.
How To: Survive without air conditioning
No AC? Before you die of heatstroke, try these cool tricks. Use spicy food and wrist bands.
How To: Clean an optical disc player
If your CD or DVD player has become sluggish or is skipping, you may need to clean the lens. Here’s how. You will need a Phillip's Head Screwdriver.
How To: Make your yard eco-friendly
Who wants to inhale pesticides when you flip burgers in the backyard? When creating an eco-friendly garden, it is fairly easy to avoid.
How To: Relocate a skunk
Check out this video to learn how to relocate a skunk without hurting it.
How To: Fold a shirt origami style
Here is an English version of how to fold a shirt Origami style. Learn how to fold both short and long sleeve.
How To: Winterize your riding lawnmower
This video provides a handy tutorial on how to make your riding mower stand up to the harsh effects of winter.
How To: Remove the blade from your riding lawnmower
This video will help you learn how to remove the blade from your riding lawn mower deck. The method for taking blades off of a double or triple blade deck is similar to the method shown in this movie.
How To: Take the deck off your riding lawnmower
This video provides a tutorial on how you can remove the deck from your riding lawnmower.
How To: Operate your Ariens snowblower
An instructional movie on how to operate your Ariens snowblower. There is a complete function list at end of the video.
How To: Re-install your riding lawnmower blade
How To Re-Install your lawnmower blade for anyone who wants a few tips. It is very important to keep your mower's blade as sharp as possible for more efficient grass cutting. Re-install your riding lawnmower blade.
How To: Disable a seat switch on your riding lawn mower
This video provides a tutorial on how to disable the seat switch on your riding lawn mower. The riding lawn mower will stall if you attempt to put it in gear and no one is sitting on the seat. This video will show you how to prevent that.
How To: Increase your horsepower with a leaf blower
Here is a video that shows you a quick and effective way to increase the horsepower of you car with just a leaf blower.
How To: Use primer and PVC cement
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how to get a leak free fit for plumbing when using PVC pipe and fittings with primer and PVC cement.
How To: Unclog a backed up kitchen sink
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates a few simple ways to unclog a household sink. Watch and learn!
How To: Replace a window
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how to install a new window and frame.
How To: Remove an old window
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates a simple way to remove a window and frame from a house.
How To: Fix a broken door knob handle
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates a really simple way to fix a loose door knob handle.
How To: Clean up oil stains from your driveway
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how to get an oil stain off a concrete or blacktop driveway.
How To: Make your own flower arrangement
Check out these handy tips for making your own flower arrangement, even with the leafy parts!
How To: Cut perfect angles with a coping saw
Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com shows how to easily cut perfect angles for trim in the corners of your room.
How To: Use a caulk gun and grout
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates great ways to caulk tiles with a caulk gun and some acrylic or latex grout. You can learn them too!
How To: Use a rototiller to level a yard
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates easy ways to level a yard or dig a hole with a rototiller. Watch this video to learn how to do it too.
How To: Repair your driveway
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates really simple ways to repair either blacktop or concrete driveways.