Hot Home & Garden How-Tos
How To: Plant a fig tree
Monty Don demonstrates how to plant a fig tree by lining a hole with paving slabs to curtail the roots and stimulate fruit production.
How To: Clean a toaster
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to clean a toaster. The secret to good toast is keeping your toaster clean, and it only takes a few minutes of your time.
How To: Unclog a drain with a household hack
Retrieve anything you've dropped down the drain with this simple tip. No pipe wrenches or plumbers needed. Family Hack brings you this how to video on unclogging a drain using a vacuum cleaner!
How To: Install an interior pre-hung door in your home
Have a new door that needs installed? Well, first thing you're going to have to do is remove the old one, then you're ready to go! Check out this home improvement video tutorial on how to install an interior pre-hung door in your home.
How To: Completely remove an interior door in your home
Have a new door that needs installed? Well, first thing you're going to have to do is remove the old one! Check out this home improvement video tutorial on how to completely remove an interior door in your home.
How To: Start seeds for planting
Learn how to start seeds for planting. Start your own seeds to save money, grow different plant varieties, and extend your growing season.
How To: Grow plants with a homemade hydroponics system
This is Hydroponics: At Home for Beginners.
How To: Make a picture frame from a recycled circuit board
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How To: Create a homemade crosscut sled on your table saw
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How To: Keep your snow shovel de-iced for easy snow removal
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How To: Turn an old window into illuminated wall art
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How To: Make a homemade water filter with NANO Carbon
Want to be able to take a water filtration system with you everywhere you go? Well, that's where NANO Carbon comes in.
How To: Fold a round tablecloth
Circular tablecloths look impossible to fold into neat little squares, but with a little practice you'll be doing this with ease. Learn how to fold a round tablecloth with this how to video.
How To: Use a wet saw to cut tile
This how to video is brought to you by Handy Magazine. The Handyman Club of American provides reviews and how to's on a variety of home & garden project. This video covers what you need to know to use a wet saw to cut tile.
How To: Make a dish garden arrangement using silk flowers
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
How To: Plant grass seed
Turn a patch of dirt into a gorgeous green lawn by planting the seeds correctly. Learn how to plant grass seed with this how to video.
How To: Plant a vegetable garden
Grow some of your own food by starting a vegetable garden. You'll eat better and save money. You Will Need
How To: Lay sod for a perfect lawn
The quickest way to get a gorgeous lawn is to lay sod, uniform patches of grass-covered soil held together by matted roots. It will go more smoothly if you know a few landscaping tricks. Learn how to lay sod for a perfect lawn with this how to video.
How To: Remove stains from upholstered furniture
Make your upholstered furniture look like new again by getting out spots and stains. Learn how to remove stains from upholstered furniture with this how to video.
How To: Grow an herb garden indoors
There's nothing nicer than being able to pluck fresh herbs from your own little garden – especially when that garden is right in your home! Learn how to grown an herb garden indoors with this how to video.
How To: Repair nail pops
This video demonstrates how to repair nail pops. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair nail pops, For Dummies.
How To: Hang things on hollow walls
This video demonstrates how to hang things on hollow walls. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hang things on hollow walls, For Dummies.
How To: Grow tomatoes in your garden
There's nothing tastier than a fresh-picked tomato. Enjoy a bumper crop this year with these tips. Learn how to grow tomatoes in your garden with this Howcast video guide.
How To: Care for your garden hose
Your garden hose can give you many years of good service if you treat it right. Learn how to properly care for your garden hose with this gardening how to video.
How To: Make a corsage for Mothers Day with real touch flowers
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
How To: Lower your electric bill
Many ways to help the environment are costly, but using less electricity is one measure that will save you money. Learn how to lower your electric bill with this how to video.
How To: Get out perspiration stains
It’s easy to make those telltale sweat spots disappear if you know what to use on them. Don't throw away those white shirts, learn how to get rid of sweat stains instead.
How To: Build a lamp
Why buy a boring old lamp when you can make a unique one yourself? Learn how to build a lamp yourself, at home with this how to video.
How To: Get out grass stains
After rolling down the hill or sliding into second base, it's time to tackle those grass stains. With summer coming up, this Howcast guide is helpful for moms wanting to get rid of those pesky grass stains. How to remove grass stains:
How To: Get a green lawn
Make everyone in your neighborhood green with envy over your lush lawn with these landscaping secrets. Learn how to get your lawn green with this Howcast landscaping guide.
How To: Grow your own pineapple at home
Growing a pineapple doesn’t take a lot of skill, but it does take a lot of patience—two to three years worth, to be exact. Learn how to grow your own pineapple at home with this video guide.
How To: Get rid of ants
Ant problem? If the ants have come marching two by two—or, God forbid, 10 by 10—it’s time to put an end to the parade. Here’s how. How to get rid of ants, a guide by Howcast:
How To: Install a new shower head
This video demonstrates how to install a new shower head. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to install a new shower head, For Dummies.
How To: Unclog a faucet aerator
This video demonstrates how to unclog a faucet aerator. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to unclog a faucet aerator, For Dummies.
How To: Replace ceiling light fixtures
This video demonstrates how to replace ceiling light fixtures. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to replace ceiling light fixtures, For Dummies.
How To: Paint trim with a trim guard
This video demonstrates how to paint trim with a trim guard. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to paint trim with a trim guard, For Dummies.
How To: Paint walls and ceilings
This video demonstrates how to paint walls and ceilings. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to paint walls and ceilings, For Dummies.
How To: Caulk windows
This video demonstrates how to caulk windows. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to caulk windows, For Dummies.
How To: Replace a standard switch with a dimmer switch
This video demonstrates how to replace a standard switch with a dimmer switch. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to replace a standard switch with a dimmer switch, For Dummies.
How To: Replace a washer in a leaky faucet
This video demonstrates how to replace a washer in a leaky faucet. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to replace a washer in a leaky faucet, For Dummies.