Hot Home & Garden How-Tos
How To: Winterize a garden pond
The colder weather means your pond may need some preventative maintenance. Think about the fish, plants and pumps when you are cleaning up. Follow these tips to be successful
How To: Create a garden sconce
Looking for a decorative garden wall hanging? Why not make one yourself?
How To: Water your plants while on vacation
So you are going on vacation... don't lose the plants you have nurtured through the spring. Here are some ways to keep them watered and happy.
How To: Setup and use the Festool LR 32 system
This video tutorial shows the setup and use of the Festool LR 32 system that can be used when building cabinets. This how-to video is a must-watch for all furniture and woodwork enthusiasts.
How To: Stucco a metal shipping container
This video shows how to spray papercrete directly on to a metal 20' shipping container for insulation and aesthetic purposes.
How To: Attach welded wire mesh and lath to rebar armatures
Learn ferrocement tying techniques. This video explains two different ways for attaching welded wire mesh and lath to rebar armatures.
How To: Install a gas line for a propane generator
In this two part video, Big Tony The Plumber shows you how to install a gas line for a propane generator.
How To: Prune roses in the fall
Learn tips for pruning roses in the fall. Wait until after the first frost to prune (you don't want to cause die back).
How To: Use fall pruning tips
Check out these fall pruning tips from "Tracy Scissor Hands". Learn how to be selective in your pruning in autumn.
How To: Remove a dishwasher
Big Tony the plumber shows you how to remove a dishwasher. Use an electrical tester you can buy from any home center. Watch and learn how to make sure when it is safe to remove the dishwasher.
How To: Set your water heater at a good temperature
Big Tony the plumber will help you set your water heater at a proper temperature.
How To: Install a sprinkler system with advice from Big Tony
Big Tony the plumber introduces you to the process of installing a residential lawn sprinkler system.
How To: Use a gauge indicator to check oil amount
Big Tony the plumber discusses the home heating oil fuel tank and how to use a gauge indicator to check the amount of oil in your tank.
How To: Unclog a kitchen sink
Big Tony The Plumber shows you how to unclog a sink. Use a snake. Go in and out of the drain with the snake until the clog is cleared. Watch the video to see it done.
How To: Install an ice maker kit
Big Tony the plumber shows you how to install an ice maker kit. You can go to any home center to buy an ice maker kit. You need a little hack saw and a couple of wrenches.
How To: Inspect and clean an oil burner
Watch Big Tony the plumber show you how to check an oil burner. He answers any questions you may have regarding plumbing.
How To: Make your own eco-bird feeder
Watch this video to learn from architect Michelle how to creatively reuse disposable chopsticks to make a unique and lovely eco-bird feeder.
How To: Make an energy saving water wall from water bottles
Watch this video to learn how to create a beautiful and practical water wall (or water bottle wall) for energy savings at home. it helps to cut down the amount of sunlight that enters your home. You can make a frame that will fit into your window.
How To: Make a hot knife for cutting plastic
Sometimes easy is the answer, as you'll see in this video on how I finally made a hot knife for cutting plastic. Make a hot knife for cutting plastic.
How To: Make an invisible CD shelf
Learn how to make this very unique project - an invisible shelf to hold CD's.
How To: Repair CDs and DVDs with an eraser
Tired of your CDs and DVDs skipping? There's a simple fix to mending all of those scratches and scuffs. And the simple trick involves a pencil eraser and a soft cloth. No more skipping discs or unplayable movies!
How To: Bonsai a garden shrub
Turn a garden shrub into a beautiful Bonsai Tree.
How To: Remove gum from clothing with nail polish remover
Gum is one of the worst things that could happen to your clothes. This tutorial will show you how to get rid of it. Remove gum from clothing with nail polish remover.
How To: Make a snow lantern
Make your garden into a winter wonderland with some snow lanterns! Let it snow!
How To: Spray your fruit trees in the early spring
Spray your fruit trees in the early spring. Learn some tips like spraying every crack and crevice.
How To: Force bulbs in water with stones
Check out these tips for alternative gardening techniques sans soil.
How To: Use bird deterrents to protect your fruit trees
Use bird deterrents to protect your fruit trees.
How To: Use accessories to maximize space in your greenhouse
Use accessories to maximize space in your greenhouse. Never mind your budget--you can always improvise.
How To: Learn garden reflexology
Learn tips on how to do your own at-home garden reflexology. Make mosaic pathways that are good for your feet to walk on.
How To: Find solutions to deer problems in your garden
Plant certain varieties of trees and flowers in your garden to keep away deer. Check out this video to help combat your deer problems in the garden. What should you do about your roses? Watch and see!
How To: Make stepping stones with garden molds
Sick of messing up your garden? Make stepping stones for your garden.
How To: Use hydroponics for your homemade garden system
Make your own DIY Hydroponics System! This no-messing-around video is really helpful and instructive.
How To: Mosaic a dresser
Get tips from Renee Michelle on how to mosaic a dresser with broken tiles. Mosaic a dresser.
How To: Do garden sketching
Learn from garden artist Rene Eisenbart how to do marvelous garden sketching. Get the right tools and keep it simple.
How To: Make a lavender wreath
Check out this video to learn how to make a lavender wreath for springtime.
How To: Make an outdoor sedum wreath
Want to learn how to build a sedum wreath? Check out this video to learn what to do with moss, for starters.
How To: Make a vertical stack pot arrangement
Make a vertical stack pot arrangement with advice from Donna.
How To: Trap a mole for your garden
Sick of moles ruining your garden? Watch this video to control moles in your yard.
How To: Make a simple trellis
Want to make your own trellis instead of buying one?
How To: Do lime washing
If you're not Tom Sawyer it might be hard to get someone else to do your washing. Watch this video to learn how to do lime washing yourself.