Hair dyers are pretty straightforward tools, but they can actually do way more than just dry your wet hair or defog your bathroom mirror. From the kitchen to the backyard, a blowdryer can help you solve common problems around the house and beyond, and here are our 10 favorite uses.
Dryers are big, noisy, and prone to breaking. If your clothes dryer is starting to show it's age, watch this video for tips on how to fix it up and make it work like new again. Basically, just clean the dang thing.
If the dryer door seal is torn or compressed, heat is leaking out, you will probably have to replace the dryer leveling leg. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
If clothes have brown marks on them or heat escaping from rear of dryer drum, you will probably have to replace the rear dryer drum felt seal. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
If your dryer will not run or spin, you will probably have to replace the dryer door switch. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
If your dryer door will not stay closed, you will probably have to replace the dryer door latch. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
If your dryer Knob shaft is cracked and you can no longer turn the switch, you will probably have to replace your dryer control knob. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
If your dryer shaft is damaged and you can not turn the timer anymore, you will probably have to replace your dryer timer knob. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
How were you supposed to know your computer can't swim? Isn't it called a laptop? You will need paper towels or lint-free cloth, cotton swabs, a towel, lots of luck, and professional help. Warning: liquids and electricity don't mix. Please make sure your hardware and all points of electrical contact are completely dry before plugging them in.
Leaving things in your pocket and sending them through the wash is annoying, but gum and crayons can actually become melted into your dryer and damage future loads. This video will show you how to clean up this mess and keep your laundry looking great.
There's nothing worse than pulling out a pair of your favorite pair of pants and finding a big hole in one of your favorite pair of underwear. You find a couple of nails in the dryer from when you last worked on a house project.
If you have a hard time when it comes to cleaning the appliances in your home, you need to try and remind yourself. Cleaning them is an important step in making sure they last for a long time. One appliance that is always forgotten about is the dryer.
Using a clothesline instead of a dryer is a superb way to save money on your energy bills! In this video presented by Bunnings, learn how to install a clothesline and get your clothes dry and smelling fresh! Do the economically smart thing and begin using a clotheline instead of your dryer.
The air conditioner is one of the least practical but most desirable parts of most modern cars. This video teaches you how to disassemble one important part of any car's air conditioner, the dryer. If yours isn't working properly and acid is getting into your AC as a result, this video should have you well on your way to fixing the problem.
In order to begin a good blow dry of hair, start with clipping the hair so that small sections can be worked. Use a nozzle that focuses the heat on your hair dryer. One brush that can be used is a nine-row. It is a smaller brush used for small areas of hair. A paddle brush is used for longer areas of the hair. Use the brush to sweep the hair up from underneath. Aim the blow dryer on the hair pointing away from the face. Brush downward and follow the brush with the hair dryer. One section may ...
Do you know how they divide your hair into sections when you are at the salon? Though it is never easy to reproduce what they do at the salon, but you can do the same thing as best you can (and next time you are at the salon, watch closely to see how they do it). You are going to divide your hair into sections and put all the sections up on top of your head except for the bottom section. Use a brush to select a small segment of hair from the bottom section that you did not put up. Start at th...
Here is a short video tutorial which demonstrates how to debind books using a hair dryer. You may need to take books apart for detailed scanning projects. However, this is a destructive process which will destroy your book. The hair dryer method is a fairly failsafe method of removing binding from books.
If you're looking for a curly hairstyle that doesn't use traditional hair rollers, then twist-flex rods is your solution. Flexi-rod curlers allow you to achieve different types of curls, like spiral curls and loose curls, depending on the size of the twistable, flexible rods. This takes some work, but the results are amazing!
In order to create a watercolor effect with Stampin' Up markers, you will need the following: Stampin' Up markers, Stampin' Up pastels, stamps, color spritzer tool, a water resistant ink, cotton swabs, a blow dryer, aqua painter brush, and watercolor paper.
Get a sewing machine for the holidays? Buying one for yourself? Like any machine, a sewing machine needs some basic maintenance to keep running properly. Make sure lint doesn't build up around the feed dogs, and oil the parts once a year to keep things running smoothly.
Yogurt makes a healthy and delicious addition to dips, sauces and soups, but sometimes it can make a recipe taste watery. The solution is to drain the yogurt in a sieve lined with cheesecloth or a clean, lint-free dish towel in the refrigerator overnight until the yogurt becomes thick and creamy-looking.
How often do you fight with your shower doors? Maybe not literally (although my elbow has smacked the hard glass many times), but when it's time to clean the bathroom, getting a few weeks' worth of soap scum and grime off the shiny, clear surface becomes an insurmountable task. Whether you use a special cleaner and squeegee or a carefully selected wipe, chances are you still battle the streaks and grit left behind. Although it might not make sense to steal cleaning supplies from the laundry r...
Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle. In this demonstration we use a Church Polish & Cleaning Kit that includes Simichrome and Flitz to polish a brass chalice and candle stick. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
If you've ever dinged your car—or worse, a friend's or parent's car—and caused a dent, you know how expensive it can be to fix. A two-second mistake can end up costing hundreds of dollars, but you can save yourself repairs costs and a headache with just a couple of household items.
Have you spent time styling your hair only to step outside and look like you stuck your finger in a light socket? Learn how to keep that beautiful hairstyle looking good!
Wet shoes are uncomfortable, no one can deny that. Just think about walking around with soaking wet footwear ... and each squishy step you take. Makes you cringe, doesn't it? It can happen in heavy rain, at the beach, or from an unforeseen puddle on the street. And while you can't always avoid soggy shoes, you can rest easy knowing that the next time this happens to you, you know the secret trick to drying your shoes faster without damaging them with excessive heat.
In this how to video, you will learn how to spike your hair. You will need hair spray, a comb, and a blow dryer. You will also need a mirror that you can set up on the floor. First, wash your hair. Next, scrub it with shampoo. Once it is rinsed out, dry it with a towel. Comb out all the kinks in your hair. Now, generously apply hair spray to your hair. Next, utilize gravity by hanging your head over above the floor. This will create perfect spikes. Use the blow dryer on your hair while doing ...
Use a hair dryer to get BBQ coals nice and hot quickly and easily. No fluid required! This is a handy trick that helps you ignite a BBQ grill quickly by inciting the heat.
Got a dent in your car? Joe Kelley and Greg Swanson show you how to get it out with a hair dryer and a can of compressed air. See how easy it is to remove minor vehicle dents without going to a shop.
Want to calm your frizz or straighten your curls for a day? All you need is a round brush, a blow dryer, some hair products and about 30 minutes.
This video shows how to hook up a dryer. It is not difficult and can save the price of a handyman.
If your dryer door handle fell out of the door, you will probably have to replace it. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
What can you do with a hair dryer besides dry your hair? Lots. You can remove stickers from clothing, clean up crayon marks, and mold your plastic eyeglasses for a better fit. But how about something a little more fun? Well, you can levitate things. Ping pong balls, to be exact.
When cleaning an SLR camera, use a stiff brush to remove dirt and a lint-free cloth to remove grease marks. Clean an SLR camera with the tips in this free instructional video on photography tips from a professional photographer. Clean your SLR camera like a pro.
When cleaning a camera lens, use stiff brush to remove the dirt, then wipe lens with a lint-free cloth. Clean camera lenses with the tips in this free instructional video on photography tips from a professional photographer. Be sure to be sage and avoid scratching the camera lens.
This video is just to show you how to make fire from steel and lint. What more do you need to know? Use an Altoids tin to hold your kit. Just make sure your children don't think it's candy.
Have you ever pulled a wool sweater off of your head in the middle of winter ready to look all hot and stuff in your cocktail dress, only to see your boyfriend snickering at you because your hair is standing straight up and unruly like Einstein? Then you know the fashion-destroying powers of hair static.
This video illustrate us how to make a Tim Holtz inspired tag with distress inks and water. Here are the following steps:
Getting a professional looking mohawk can be done quicker and cheaper than you probably thought. All that is needed is Neutrogena, Aqua Net, a comb, and a blow dryer. Use the comb to gather and pull the front section of your hair straight up and hold in that position with the comb. With your other hand apply the hair spray and then the hair dryer repeatedly until the hair stands on its own. Do the same thing with the next sections of hair until all the hair is spiked. Then give the whole moha...
Can you float a ping pong ball in mid air? According to Outreach Science Educator Jason Lindsey you can and all you need is a hair dryer. This is a great way to demonstrate wind and gravity with household objects.
