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If your fabric softener isn’t dispensing properly or your clothes aren’t coming out of the wash feeling soft, a clogged fabric softener dispenser might be the culprit. Luckily, cleaning out a dirty dispenser is super quick and easy. In this article, we’ll...

Hardwood flooring makes a welcome addition to any home, but it can be daunting to deal with once it’s time to remove or replace it. Stripping hardwood flooring the wrong way can cost you hours of backbreaking work, leave you with an enormous mess and even...

You've likely heard of popular ways to use leftover pancake batter, such as making muffins. The good news is, you can use pancake batter for all sorts of other recipes, including other sweet options such as pancake cakes and doughy biscuits. There are gr...

Before starting your Stihl chainsaw, make sure that the area surrounding you is free from other people and objects. Stihl recommends starting a chainsaw from a sitting position, but it is possible to start one on uneven ground if necessary, using a differ...

When sandal season rolls around, no one wants to have dry, rough, scaly feet. If a long, cold winter has left your feet in poor shape, you may want to consider an exfoliating foot peel. It uses a variety of natural acids to slough off the dead, dry skin s...

A Kreg Jig is a type of tool used to join wood. Kreg Jigs can help you drill what are known as pocket holes, which allow screws to be inserted at an angle. Because the screws run along the grain of the wood rather than through it, the joint will be much s...

It is a primal fear - an uninvited stranger in one's own home. The situation could be immensely dangerous and mentally scarring. The obvious first reaction to seeing someone in your house that shouldn't be there is to phone the police. However, sometimes...

Gold is a popular metal used for fillings and crowns. Gold is also popular for fake, removable teeth and grills. Taking care of gold teeth is just as important as taking care of your natural teeth. If you have a permanent gold tooth, filling, or crown, cl...

Grout haze occurs when residue from the grout installation dries on the surface of the grout and the tiles. It looks like a white powder, glossy patches, dull smears, or streaks. Cleaning grout haze off of your flooring should be done soon after it appear...

Whether you’re restoring an old car or maintaining a lawnmower or motorcycle, you’ll likely need to clean your gas tank at some point. For the novice, this might seem like an overwhelming task. However, with a little work and knowledge, you’ll be able to...

Cats thrive on daily routines such as eating at particular times and napping in favorite spots. If you need to change your cat’s routine, you should take a gradual and cautious approach. Eating, sleeping and exercise routines are very important for your c...

UGG® boots are expensive, so you want to be sure to clean them regularly. Black boots are particularly important to clean as stains show up easily. For routine cleaning, you can use white vinegar and water. If the color fades during the cleaning process,...

Collapsed veins are caused by frequent or improper intravenous injections. They are almost always associated with the use of sub-par equipment and/or habitual drug use. If a needle or an injected substance irritates the internal lining of a vein, the lin...

Cleaning an LED screen is relatively easy, but you do need to take a few precautions to not harm your electronics. Start by finding the right cloths and cleaners, and then gently wipe down your screen, starting with a dry cloth.

How do you perform Istikhara? Salat-al-Istikhara is a prayer of guidance recited during times of indecision. After you’ve cleansed and performed Wudu, you’ll open your prayer, recite two rak’ah, then offer your Istikhara supplication. Once you’ve prayed,...

Tide pods are dissolvable capsules containing the appropriate amount of Tide detergent, stain remover, and brightener for a load of laundry. To use, determine your load size and the number of pods needed, choose the right wash cycles, and insert the pod a...