Category: How To’s

Aerating, watering, mowing and weeding can take a lot of work to keep the lawn intact. But there are alternatives to traditional grass, such as […]

Skirting boards serve a fairly simple purpose, and they serve it well: they hide the part of the room where the drywall meets the floor. […]

You might consider turning off your lights or updating your front door when planning your home renovation, but another way to update your deck, railings, […]

The dry season is approaching again. If you are in the impact area, you need to follow your state water limit – But we can […]

Hanging lighting is an easy way to renovate your home without the hassle of an intense electrical wiring renovation project. (It’s also a semi-permanent change […]

A small tile project like an apron can be DIY if you have the right tools. However, tiling jobs, including a backsplash project, often require […]

Living in an old house is fraught with many challenges. Floor plans may be more closed, wiring may need updating, closet space is tight, and […]

One of the first rites of passage for any traveler is to obtain a passport. And while some people have traveled abroad since childhood, many […]

The marijuana legalization train is moving across America , and whether it has already passed through your state or is heading towards you, you might […]

Outdated tiles are a blatant eyesore that no one needs. Maybe the tiles haven’t changed since the 70s, or maybe it’s just not your style. […]

Getting a good book to read is as easy as hitting the borrow button on your tablet. If you are slowly getting started with the […]

Bidets have long been a common bathroom fixture in many parts of the world, but they finally found their moment to shine in the United […]

Houses built before the 1960s had different electrical rules than we do now, including the fact that 2-pin outlets were standard outlets, not the average […]

A bidet is an everyday bathroom fixture in many other countries, but it is hardly common in the US and has only recently become more […]

Animals and insects are drawn to warm places that will hide them. Unfortunately, your car meets both of these criteria, which means that at some […]

Window air conditioners are commonly used in apartment buildings and older buildings without an air conditioning system. Most people install it in their window, plug […]

In theory, you should never sign a lease for an apartment without intending to live in it for the entire term. But life happens, and […]

When we think of the night sky, most people probably think of constellations, planets, the moon, or even meteors sometimes. But the third brightest object […]

Moving to a new city is never easy. While there are many good reasons to move – a new job, a relationship, a graduate school, […]

Bleach will help your clothes look fresh and vibrant. If you don’t know what you are doing, this could also be bad news for your […]

We’ve all been there: you need to work on the computer for a few minutes, and the free Wi-Fi is not visible. If you have […]

If you haven’t registered to vote yet, now is the time to do so. Yes, there is a big presidential election coming up in November, […]

Unlike Android devices, which are slowly rolling out major updates across devices, carriers and manufacturers, all Apple devices receive new updates at exactly the same […]

Never booked a flight before? Look, we were there. Maybe someone else has always done it for you. Maybe you just graduated from college and […]

Using the Mail app on your computer can be much more convenient than logging into a site like Gmail. There are a number of benefits, […]

With the increased value of luggage, the risk of loss or damage to luggage, and the dubious fact that checking a bag means it will […]

A bike helmet can literally save your life if you fall and bump your head during the ride, but it will do you much less […]

Updating your Mac is easy. And if all you do is download apps from the Mac App Store, keeping them up to date is easy […]

Cleaning windows is one of those tasks that seem almost overwhelming. It’s obvious when they need to be cleaned up, but it also obviously takes […]

Toilet tray. If you are a cat owner – especially if you have cats that maim half of their weight every day, like mine – […]

If you enjoy taking a nice hot bath , then you’ve probably paid attention to the condition of your bathtub and surrounding tiles (or you […]

Perhaps your parents tried to teach you when you were six years old, but you hit a tree and refused to ever get on the […]

Your social media username is often a reflection of your personality, but what do you do if you change and want your username to change […]

International travel involves many moving parts, from obtaining a passport and booking a route to budgeting a trip and learning the basics of language and […]

Worried about your Android running out of memory? Not sure how much memory your Android is using? Whether you need to clean up space or […]

While a vacuum cleaner or sweeping is usually sufficient to keep the uncarpeted floor clean, there are times when you need to take it a […]

Spring has come and it’s time to get your bike out of hibernation. Prepare it for the road or trail with basic maintenance before setting […]

Do you have a split seam in your backpack? Should the button on the shirt be sewn back on? Or, if you’re ambitious, want to […]

At some point we’re going to hit the road again to see the world, and if you’re new to international travel, you might be wondering […]

When my mom taught me what to look for when buying new clothes, one of the first things she mentioned was checking the tag to […]