Category Archives: Do It Yourself

Clean Your Microwave – It’s Easy!

Chemical-free microwave cleaning hack

Posted by BuzzFeed DIY on Friday, January 22, 2016

If your home is like so many others, there is one appliance that can get dirty so quickly and go days without a proper cleaning. Most of you have probably already figured out that we are referring to the microwave oven.

The technology for the microwave was discovered accidentally during WW II. Since its introduction, the public has grown so attached to this handy little device. Cleaning it, however, is an entirely different issue.

Because it is used to reheat so many things and since it is normally not very large, it gets neglected...often for days at a time. This handy video demonstration gives you an easy way to clean your microwave! It is so easy - Take a look!

How to Build a Bar Stool

Do your bar stools match the style of your home bar? Maybe you've been searching for just the right set of stools but haven't found them. Well, here's your chance to personalize your own bar stools: bobvila.com posted an article called "Weekend Projects: 5 Style-Boosting Bar Stools You Can Build", which has pictures and instructions for five…
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Update the Look of Your Fireplace on a Budget

Fireplaces are a great place to cozy up to in winter. A nice, inviting fireplace can even contribute to the overall look and ambience of the room it's in. But what if you've significantly changed the decor of the room that has the fireplace? The fireplace may no longer feel as much like it fits into…
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Radiator Incognito

If your home is heated by radiators, you know how unattractive they look and how much space they take up. If there were a way to make better use of that floor space or conceal the appearance of the radiator, radiator owners would rejoice! Well, according to bobvila.com, both of these things are possible in…
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Efficient Toy Storage Ideas

Christmas and New Years have come and gone, and by now, you may have noticed that your child has nowhere to put all their new toys. Teaching your children how to clean up after themselves and put away their own toys is of course very important. But how can they learn to put their toys away,…
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How to Repair Rotted Wood with Epoxy

If a window or door frame develops some rotting in the wood, you have roughly three options. You could replace the whole wood piece (which may mean replacing the whole frame), you could carve and attach a wood patch to replace the bit of rotted wood, or your could use epoxy to fill in the…
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What’s the Right Glue to Use?

How, as a homeowner or DIYer, are you supposed to know what type of glue to use for your home repair or DIY project? There are so many different brands and varieties, and it can be confusing to try to figure out which one you should use in what situation. If you're a bit overwhelmed…
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How to Make DIY Drain Cleaner

If your drain gets clogged, what do you reach for to unstop that drain? Did you know that strong chemical drain cleaners are not the only answer? In fact, you can actually make your own drain cleaner, using simple ingredients you may already have around your home; the only things you'll need are: Bucket Paper…
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Orange Peel as Kindling?

There are all kinds of things out there that you can use to kindle a fire. For example, there's fire starters and other store-bought kindlings, newspaper (easy to come by for fireplace fires), and dried leaves (great for camping). But did you know that fruit can be useful too, when it comes to starting fires? That's…
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How to Remove Wood Finishes

Plenty of woodworking refurbishing projects involve removing the wood's finish. Whether the project involves refinishing the wood or painting a new color or design on it, you'll want to make sure you remove the finish well and thoroughly from your desk, shelf, or other DIY wood project. If you need some instructions about how to…
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DIY Ice Melt

This winter hasn't gotten harsh yet, but that doesn't mean it won't; a big freeze might be just around the corner. And are you ready for it? Do you have the necessary supplies, like ice melt? Ice melt is actually one supply you may not have to worry about; in fact you probably have on hand…
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Worn-Out Wood Flooring: Replace or Refinish?

If your hardwood flooring has seen better days, you might be asking yourself how to best improve its condition. Is the damage deep enough that the flooring needs to be replaced, or does the damage only scratch the surface and therefore only necessitate a refinishing job? This can be a difficult question to answer, but…
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How to Personalize Your Gift Wrapping

Do you like to get really fancy about your gift wrapping? Or maybe you wish you were that person who knows how to make gift wrapping, elegant, decorative and personalized. Either way, you're not alone; that's why hgtv.com posted an article called "45 Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas"--to give eager gift-wrappers like you new ideas and inspiration…
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Dry a Damp Basement

If your basement is damp and dark and musty, that is a perfect recipe for disaster and mold damage. So how can you dry out your basement, keep it dry, and thereby prevent new mold from forming in your home and basement? This article posted on bobvila.com called "Bob Vila Radio: Dealing with a Damp Basement"…
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Use Your Window Treatments as Insulation

It's estimated that 10 to 30 percent of your home's heat escapes through the windows in the winter. You may know that there are certain things you can do to seal your windows better, but did you know that your window treatments can also be an effective way to prevent drafts and minimize heat loss?…
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