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Unclog a drain with a household hack

How to unclog a drain with a household hack

Retrieve anything you've dropped down the drain with this simple tip. No pipe wrenches or plumbers needed. Family Hack brings you this how to video on unclogging a drain using a vacuum cleaner!

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Magnetize a screwdriver

How to magnetize a screwdriver

Use your car battery to magnetize any screwdriver, wrench or metal tool. This is a wiz of a trick. Try it out with caution, though.

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Make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

How to make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

Watch this video hosted by Graffiti Research Lab in NYC and learn how to create a portable chair for free out of post office boxes. These guys provide a resting place for the city lunch roamer, but these chairs ...

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Make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

How to make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

Learn how to make a Furoshiki bag, a method used by the Japanese for centuries to carry just about anything you can imagine, from food, groceries, boxes, bottles... even watermelons.

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Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Amazing. This is so MacGyver, inspired by the man with the ingenuity of a pioneer or inventor.

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How to remove red wine stains with Martha Stewart REAL SIMPLE

Remove red wine stains with Martha Stewart REAL SIMPLE

Nothing worse than the dreaded red wine stain. No need to panic if ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to be tidy and reduce clutter

Be tidy and reduce clutter

In a small home, clutter and mess can take up half your living space. Hear are VideoJugs top 20 imaginative storage and space saving ideas.

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
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How to begin organizing your closet

Begin organizing your closet

Closet organization can be easy with the right strategy, and to discover where to start when organizing a closet, Meghan Carter visited ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to change your household lightbulbs

Change your household lightbulbs

Here's a helpful house and apartment video tip to help you succeed in your home. Watch this tutorial to learn how to change your household ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to clean a dryer vent

Clean a dryer vent

Regular cleaning of the dryer vents will increase dryer efficiency and reduce fire risk. Every now and then, clean the lint build-up out of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to clean a sponge

Clean a sponge

A sponge is an instrument of cleanliness. Don't let bacteria fester, says this CHOW contributor. Don't have a dish washer? Doesn't mean you ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to clean and maintain your home's gutters

Clean and maintain your home's gutters

Gutters are an important part of your home’s weatherproofing system. For many homeowners, their gutter system is a secondary concern and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to clean conventional ovens with store bought product

Clean conventional ovens with store bought product

With a little muscle and a powerful cleaner, even the filthiest oven ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to clean glassware so it sparkles

Clean glassware so it sparkles

Jacqueline Hansen shows us how to clean glassware. Using the soap, rubber gloves, sponge and a warm water and vinegar solution presents ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Biker Steve | Comments 0
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How to clean stains with sawdust

Clean stains with sawdust

Use sawdust to draw the stains out of carpet, floormats, etc. It saves energy since you don't have to wash towels and will be thrown away ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
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How to clean with Alka-Seltzer

Clean with Alka-Seltzer

Dirty House? Clean it up with Alka-Seltzer! Who knew the same product that has provided indegestion relief and humorous explosions for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to clean your house in ten minutes

Clean your house in ten minutes

Do you have guests coming over on short notice? All you need is 10 minutes and a little direction, and you can have your house looking like ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by reyes_leonor | Comments 1
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How to clear unwanted desk clutter

Clear unwanted desk clutter

Are you tired of going through the desk clutter just to find that one paper that you need? Does the mere sight of your desk stress you out ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by reyes_leonor | Comments 0
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How to find the perfect pillow

Find the perfect pillow

Put an end to the tossing and turning by finding the perfect pillow. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to pick the right pillow for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to fix stretched sweater cuffs with REAL SIMPLE

Fix stretched sweater cuffs with REAL SIMPLE

Learn how to fix stretched sweater cuffs with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. Don't give up on that sweater with the loose ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to fold a T shirt the Japanese origami way

Fold a T shirt the Japanese origami way

Learn to fold T-shirts the Japanese way with English instructions. This is a speed trick for great shirt origami folding.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to fold towels like a pro

Fold towels like a pro

Fold your towel quickly and like a pro. Your bathroom will look beautiful.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to insulate your windows with plastic

Insulate your windows with plastic

This winter, keep heat in and cold out by sealing your windows with plastic. You will need: blow-dryer plastic wrap double sided ...more

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Curated 12 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to iron a shirt

Iron a shirt

There is nothing worse than an unironed shirt. It looks like you don't care. Watch this video and learn how to iron those shirts.

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to load the dishwasher properly

Load the dishwasher properly

A dishwasher makes clean up much easier, especially if you load it properly. Putting each item in correctly will help the water and suds do ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 1
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