A washcloth is the perfect item for a DIY bath plug. Tuck a flat washcloth into a plastic bag. Squeeze or suck most of the air from the bag, sealing the ends if it's a sandwich or storage bag, tying the ends in a knot or using a cable tie to seal the washcloth in the bag. R...
down. Push gently downwards then pull up. Gradually increase the force with which you push and pull until the water starts to recede. Add more water to the bowl if necessary and repeat the procedure. Remove the plunger before flushing the toilet to see if the flow has returned to normal....
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Defrost. Unplug it, remove any baskets, racks and removable parts. Keep the top lid open and allow the appliance to come to room temperature. If there is ice buildup on the inside walls, allow to melt naturally. You’ll have water on the bottom once it’s melted. Drain that first bef...
Cleaning your grill after every use will prevent more labor-intensive deep cleaning. We spoke to an expert on the best techniques and tools to ensure a safe, clean, and smooth operating grill, whether you own a charcoal, gas, or flat-top grill.
These studies have also helped inform the fight around switching our clocks twice a year. The USA is attempting to remove the switch altogether—but it’s electing to make Daylight Savings Time permanent in its “sunshine” bill. This, per sleep scientists and chronobiologists alike, is the wr...
To attach the drain hose, remove the drain port retainer plug and pull out the rubber drain plug just like you do to empty the internal tank. If you've been running the air conditioner, place a container under the drain first to catch any remaining water inside the unit. Put the drain...
Using a large, damp sponge, run it over the seams to remove excess paste as you go before it dries up on the paper. Continue these steps until you have wallpapered the whole room, or all the walls necessary and, voila, you've embraced thewallpaper trend!
A clogged bathtub may be a little higher on the difficulty scale than a clogged kitchen drain or toilet, but most homeowners should be able to fix this problem using basic repair tools and commercially available chemical drain openers. Before attempting any clogged bathtub repair, however, you ...
The simple truth is that you have to push through this phase of learning, and the easiest way to do this is to do more wild camping! (Meditation also helps.) Once you’ve got over the hump, you’ll start seeing potential camping spots everywhere, and boring your friends by incessantly ...