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How to Drill a Hole Without a Bit You don’t always need power tools to hang photos. Here’s how to set a screw without a power drill: Find a nail. Locate a nail that is smaller than your screw. Puncture your wall. Drive the nail into the wall far enough to make a hole. Remove…

Uses for Dryer Sheets Dryer sheets aren’t only for laundry. Here are four ways you can use dryer sheets to clean other parts of your home: Removing Dust. Dryer sheets are perfect for cleaning dusty surfaces. Cleaning blinds. Dryer sheets can help remove dust from harder-to-reach areas like blinds. Removing pet hair. Use dryer sheets…

Cleaning Window Blinds Keeping your blinds clean doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here are three ways to keep your windows looking fresh: Clean with a sock. Spray a vinegar-water solution onto an old sock and wipe down each blind. Use a dryer sheet. Wipe down your blinds with a dryer sheet. Bath your blinds….

How to Get Furniture Dents Out of Carpet Unsightly furniture vents can ruin the aesthetics of your carpet. Use this hack to keep your carpets dent free: Place ice cubes on your dents. Cover any carpet dents in ice cubes and let them melt. Vacuum the carpet. Run over your carpet with your vacuum or…

Best Way to Clean Oven Glass Cleaning between your oven glass can be tricky. Here’s a quick guide to help you: Gather your materials. This project requires a clothes hanger, a rag and a rubber band. Create your swab. Drape the rag over the hanger and secure it with the rubber band. Remove the heating…

How to Cut Down on Heating Costs Utilities are a big cost for many homeowners — especially in the winter. Here are three tips to conserve your home’s heat: Open south-facing window coverings. South-facing windows allow natural light to heat your home. Passive solar heating warms your home without running utilities. Close doors. Closing off…

Tips for Cleaning Outside Windows Dirty exterior windows can detract from the beauty of your home. Use this quick how-to to keep your windows crystal clear: Mix your cleaning agent. Mix three ounces of dishwasher rinse aid, four tablespoons of isopropyl alcohol, one-fourth cup of ammonia and one-fourth cup of dishwasher detergent. Add water. Add…

Steps for Stripping Paint Off Wood Furniture Old or damaged stains can ruin the look of your furniture. Use this quick guide to update any tired furniture around your house: Gather your tools. This job will require a paint brush, paint scraper, wire brush, wood stripper, safety glasses, gloves, a hand or circular sander and…

New Home Repairs Moving into a new home can have a few hidden costs. Here are a few repairs to work into your moving budget: Blocked pipes: $275. Clogged pipes can cause an overflow and damage other parts of your home. Hire a pro to take care of any blocked pipes. Water leaks: $2,068. Leaks…

4 Simple Holiday Maintenance Tips Preparing for the holiday hustle? Use these four no-sweat hacks to ready your home for guests: Line your refrigerator shelves in plastic wrap. Cling wrap-lined refrigerator shelves will catch spills, crumbs and drippings. Remove the plastic wrap to get rid of messes. Hire a cleaning service. A cleaning pro will…