Granite surfaces are stunning with their glossy shine and unique spectrum of patterns and colors. However, the luxurious and lustrous appearance diminishes when splattered with
How to Remove Super Glue from Plastic
Super glue is a miraculous tool that fixes tons of broken things around our homes. The downside to super glue, though, is that it can
How to Clean Lint from a Dryer
Are you beginning to notice that it’s taking a lot longer to get a load of laundry dry in the dryer? This is likely due
How to Clean Oxidized Aluminum
Aluminum is one of our most commonly used metals and is especially true for homeowners using an aluminum pot, pan, outdoor furniture, car parts, utensils,
How to Remove Linoleum from Concrete
Home improvement projects are fun and a great way to make your house more inviting and beautiful. Unless, of course, you’re dealing with challenging tasks
How to Clean Tarnished Metal
Silver jewelry, brass, stainless steel, and other metal pieces are stunning when they are new and shiny with their original color and luster. Over time
How to Remove Vinyl Floor Tiles from Concrete
Vinyl flooring, also known as linoleum, is affordable and straightforward to install yourself. But, it quickly becomes outdated and worn, forcing homeowners to replace the
How to Remove Rust from Chrome
Do you have chrome plating around your home? Without the right care, chrome could crack and rust. Discovering how to remove rust from chrome is
How to Remove Water Stains from Marble
Marble is a natural stone with an attractive and lustrous surface and is a stunning sight to see in the home. Stained marble is not
How to Clean Crayon Out of a Dryer
Whether you’re a parent, work with children, or use crayons for personal art projects, you already have enough errands to run and chores to check
How to Get Rid of Aphids on Pepper Plants
Growing a vegetable garden is not only a great way to spend time outdoors, but garden plants reward you with fresh veggies such as tomatoes
How to Get Rid of Moths Naturally
Moths are nowhere near the most dangerous insects that could get inside your house. However, seeing a cluster of these pests when you turn on
How to Keep Hornets Away
There are many varieties of bees and stinging insects. While some bees, such as the bumblebee, are enjoying to watch, the high buzzing sound of
How to Remove Epoxy from Concrete
Home improvement projects involve a lot of muscle and brainpower, and re-doing your floors is an even bigger headache. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or a
How to Remove Rust from Knives
Are the steak knives and chef’s knives in the drawer in your kitchen getting rusty? How to remove rust from knives may be one of
How to Get Rid of Aphids on Petunias
If your garden plants’ leaves are yellowing or distorted and there’s a black sticky substance called honeydew on the undersides of leaves, you might have
Earwig Traps
Having a garden can be lovely, but the problem comes with the pests, especially concerning the bizarre in appearance earwig, or Forficula auricularia, the most
How to Clean Tarnished Copper
Everyone has preferences when it comes to kitchenware, and some people don’t just want to cook with them but decorate as well. Metal items made
How to Remove Super Glue from Countertop
Maybe you were doing a craft in the kitchen and didn’t realize until afterward that it would have been a good idea to lay out
How to Get Rid of Green Algae in the Pool
As spring rolls around, pool owners dread removing their pool cover to see all the algae growth over the winter months. Even after you clean
How to Remove Rust from Aluminum
Aluminum is a metal most commonly found in our kitchen’s pots, pans, baking pans, and utensils. Believe it or not, this metal is prone to
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell on Your Dog
Skunks are not picky about where they live, and we see them strolling areas of both the countryside and city. Unfortunately, dogs are curious by
How to Clean a Pool
There is nothing more delightful than cooling off in your own swimming pool on a hot summer afternoon. However, pools are also a magnet for
How to Get Rid of Moths Outside
Moths bumping into the windows and flapping against the screen door of your home on a summer evening is a nuisance, especially if you have
How to Get Smell Out of a Dryer
Your washing machine, clothes dryer, and dishwasher are big-ticket appliances that you expect to run smoothly for many years. However, a dryer with a musty
How to Remove Rust Stains from Carpet
It’s just a fact of life that carpet stains happen, whether they result from spilled drinks or dirt tracked in on your shoes. Sometimes, however,
How to Clean Urine from a Couch
No matter how we may try to prevent it, accidents of the potty training variety tend to happen, especially in households with young children and
How to Repel Wasps
Nothing ends a summer-time picnic faster than having a wasp or two dive-bombing you while enjoying your outdoor lunch, especially if you have an allergic
How to Remove Spray Paint from Metal
The great thing about spray paint is it’s a fast and easy way to paint various projects, as spray paint sticks to just about every
How to Get Ink Stains Out of a Dryer
We don’t think much about our clothes dryer most of the time; it does its job and keeps our clothes looking and smelling fantastic. A
How to Remove Rust from Tools
If you’ve ever left your tools out in the elements, then you undoubtedly have some rusty tools. Rust is also common in old tools stored
Home Remedies to Kill Grass
In confined or planned areas, grass adds to the landscape; in other areas, it is considered a weed. While you can use commercial products to
Remove Coffee Stains from Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is one of the best materials to use for coffee mugs, coffee pots, and more. But over time, your beautiful travel mugs and
How to Get Rid of Bindweed
Our gardens give us happiness and pride, and we love to spend time tending the plants. But weeds such as bindweed, also known as Wild
How to Remove Gum from a Dryer
The dreaded moment when you open the clothes dryer to discover that you forgot to clean out the pockets of your jeans is something none
How to Clean Metal Patio Furniture
One of the drawbacks of outdoor furniture is the exposure of pieces to the elements. Not only is this a problem for plastic and wood
How to Clean Rust off Metal
Even if you are careful, metal rusts at some point. One option is to throw out the rusted metal and purchase a replacement, but what
How to Clean Teak Furniture
Teak is a durable material that gives all the aesthetic appeal of genuine wood without the insane maintenance routine often associated with the real deal.
How to Remove Dog Hair from a Couch
If you have a cat or dog, then you probably avoid wearing black clothing or fleece. Unfortunately, unless you have a leather sofa, your couch
Homemade Metal Cleaner
There are many different types of metal, and over time these metals tend to attract dirt and tarnish. You can find many commercial cleaners that
How to Remove Nail Polish from a Couch
It may have seemed harmless enough at the time, but you probably regret giving yourself that manicure or pedicure while relaxing on the sofa. Spilled
How to Get Rid of Chickweed
A lush, green lawn is the envy of a neighborhood and a balm for your senses. However, stray annual weeds such as chickweed can invade
Washing Machine Smells
When it comes to washing machines, we think of fresh, clean smells. The last thing we expect or want is nasty or foul washing machine
How to Remove Adhesive from a Car
That sticker you placed on your car looked great a year or two ago. After years of weathering, sun exposure, and other typical forms of
Homemade Quack Grass Killer
If you have discovered patches of wide grass blades with a rough texture sprouting throughout your lawn grass, then you may have quack grass. If
How to Remove Coffee Stains from Upholstery
Spilled coffee is not a laughing matter, especially when it gets splattered onto your favorite piece of furniture. Coffee is a popular morning beverage, and
Homemade Japanese Knotweed Killer
Spotting Japanese knotweed growing on your property may give you a feeling of dread. This noxious weed causes more problems than just being an eyesore.
How to Kill Grass without Chemicals
Our lawns represent us to our community and provide the first impressions people get of us. Too often, those lawns clog up with weeds and
How to Remove Car Wax
Owning a car is a form of investment, and maintaining its appearance takes a lot of work. Applying wax over the clear coat not only
How to Remove Coffee Stains from a Mug
A fresh cup of home-brewed coffee in the morning in your favorite mug, filled from your coffee pot, can’t be beat. However, you might discover