Devin McSween

How to Get Rid of Bamboo in Your Yard

Natural & chemical solutions to remove & control bamboo Bamboo is a beautiful addition to any yard, but it can quickly spread and grow out of control. Luckily, there are several simple and effective ways to kill bamboo. ...

How to Locate, Remove & Clean a Dirty MAP Sensor

Easy steps to clean your sensor & improve your car’s performance If your car gets lower fuel efficiency, idles roughly, stalls when you accelerate, or has a check engine light that won’t turn off, a dirty manifold ab...

How to Insert Batteries the Right Way

Installing batteries is a breeze with this thorough guide Your new TV is all plugged in and ready to go when you realize the remote doesn’t have batteries installed. Fitting your batteries into the remote can feel like...

How to Reprogram a Sentry Safe with or without the Factory Code

Reset the combination on fire safes, security safes, & more Sentry Safes are great for storing all your valuable personal items and protecting them against water and fire. But if you’ve forgotten your combination or ac...

How to Easily Load a Packing Tape Gun

Set up, use, & adjust a tape dispenser to make packing boxes a breezeWhether you’re moving houses or running your own business, using a packing tape dispenser makes sealing boxes quick and easy. If you’re not sure ho...

How to Clean LG Front and Top Loading Washers with the Tub Clean Cycle

Plus, how to clean the rest of your washer & prevent odors With regular use, your LG washing machine can get pretty dirty and produce an unpleasant, mildew odor. Luckily, most newer front and top-loading washers have a s...

A Guide to Spider Plant Propagation: 4 Easy Options

Root spider plant babies in soil, water, & moreSpider plants, also known as airplane plants and spider ivy, are beautiful houseplants that have long, grass-like leaves. After a spider plant flowers, baby spider plants ap...

How to Clean Yellowed & Discolored Plastic

Whiten & restore plastic electronics, containers, & more Yellow stains often show up on plastic electronics, appliances, containers, and cookware, whether they're from food, sunlight, or chemical reactions. Luckily, ther...

All The Different Tulip Colors & What They Represent

Plus, tips on arranging your own tulip bouquetTulips are gorgeous flowers that come in a wide variety of colors, from deep reds to sunny yellows. Each color is thought to have its own sweet and unique meaning, making the...

How to Turn Your Water Back On After It’s Been Shut Off

Easy ways to switch on your main water, supply valves & moreWhether your water has stopped unexpectedly or because of planned repairs, you probably want to get it back on again. In most cases, the water company can turn ...

14 Ways to Hang or Stick Things on Walls Without Damage

Crafting and DIY expert Vanessa Cavmar shares the easiest way to hang something on the wall without leaving a mark One of the biggest deterrents to hanging up decorations is not wanting to damage your walls, especially i...

How to Plant & Grow a Pineapple at Home

Grow a thriving pineapple plant from a pineapple with these simple instructions With its sweet, tangy taste and unique shape, there’s not another fruit quite like the pineapple. If you’ve been wishing for a way to gr...

How to Remove Ladybugs from Your Home and Yard

Natural ways to trap, repel, and kill ladybugs Ladybugs might be beneficial in your garden, but they’re not so fun to deal with when they’re infesting your home or yard. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get rid of...

How and When to Prune Rose of Sharon for Healthy, Attractive Growth

Simple steps to stimulate new flowers and shape this beautiful shrub''Hibiscus syriacus'', more commonly known as “rose of Sharon” or “althea,” is a flowering shrub that produces lush pink, purple, or white bloom...

How to Change a Battery in a Car Key Fob

A simple guide to opening a key fob & adding a new battery As you rush off to work, you click your car’s key fob to unlock the door…but nothing happens. The battery in your fob is dead, so how do you replace it? Luck...

How to Safely Get Wasps Out of Your House

Natural ways to shoo wasps out the door (& keep them out) During the spring and summer, the occasional wasp might find its way inside your house. Luckily, there are several easy ways to get rid of wasps in your home. We�...

How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of a Mattress

Easy ways to clean dried & wet urine stainsAccidents happen with children and pets, so at some point, you may need to remove urine from a mattress. All it takes is a few simple household items to remove urine stains and ...

How to Calibrate a Digital Scale With and Without Weights

Simple steps to get your scale to measure accurately Over time, your digital pocket scale can get uncalibrated, whether it’s from regular use, wear and tear, or moving it to a new location. If your scale is giving you ...

How to Clean Records without Damaging Them

Use household items to restore your records with this simple guide If your records play with lots of pops, cracks, and static, they might be full of dust and debris. Regularly dusting and cleaning your records keeps them...

How to Change Out Single & Double Shower Knobs

Upgrade old, dirty, or damaged shower handles like a pro A quick, easy, and inexpensive way to redecorate your bathroom is to replace the shower knobs. Most shower knobs are either single or double, depending on the type...