Devin McSween

How to Reprogram a Sentry Safe with or without the Factory Code

Reset the combination on fire safes, security safes, & moreSentry Safes are great for storing all your valuable personal items and protecting them against water and fire. But if you’ve forgotten your combination or ac...

How to Get Rid of Bamboo in Your Yard

Natural & chemical solutions to remove & control bambooBamboo is a beautiful addition to any yard, but it can quickly spread and grow out of control. Luckily, there are several simple and effective ways to kill bamboo. ...

Your Guide to Placing Fence Posts in the Ground

Learn how to set a 4x4 fence post in concrete, gravel, or soilWhen you’re building your own fence, all it takes is a few wooden posts to make it super sturdy. Installing the posts might sound a little complicated, but...

The Ultimate Guide to Ground Rod Installation

Learn how to drive in a ground rod and easily connect it to your electrical panelOne of the best ways to protect your home from lightning strikes or electrical shorts is to put in ground rods. Ground rods create a route...

How to Plant & Grow a Pineapple at Home

Grow a thriving pineapple plant from a pineapple with these simple instructionsWith its sweet, tangy taste and unique shape, there’s not another fruit quite like the pineapple. If you’ve been wishing for a way to gr...

How to Change a Battery in a Car Key Fob

A simple guide to opening a key fob & adding a new batteryAs you rush off to work, you click your car’s key fob to unlock the door…but nothing happens. The battery in your fob is dead, so how do you replace it? Luck...

How to Find and Clean the Filter in Your Washing Machine

Keep your front or top-loading machine’s filter sparkling with these simple stepsIf your clothes are still sopping wet after your washing machine’s final spin, a dirty filter might be the culprit. Luckily, cleaning ...

How to Calibrate a Digital Scale With and Without Weights

Simple steps to get your scale to measure accuratelyOver time, your digital pocket scale can get uncalibrated, whether it’s from regular use, wear and tear, or moving it to a new location. If your scale is giving you ...

How to Insert Batteries the Right Way

Installing batteries is a breeze with this thorough guideYour new TV is all plugged in and ready to go when you realize the remote doesn’t have batteries installed. Fitting your batteries into the remote can feel like...

How to Easily Grow Chillies at Home from Seeds

Your guide to sprouting and planting chilli seeds in a pot or gardenWhether they’re sweet, spicy, or scorching hot, chillies add a flavorful addition to all kinds of dishes. If you want your own supply of chillies rig...

How to Safely Get Wasps Out of Your House

Natural ways to shoo wasps out the door (& keep them out)During the spring and summer, the occasional wasp might find its way inside your house. Luckily, there are several easy ways to get rid of wasps in your home. We�...

How to Remove Ladybugs from Your Home and Yard

Natural ways to trap, repel, and kill ladybugsLadybugs might be beneficial in your garden, but they’re not so fun to deal with when they’re infesting your home or yard. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get rid of...

A Comparison Between MIP and NPT Fittings

These pipe fittings might be similar, but they have different shapes and usesWhen it comes to pipework and plumbing, MIP and NPT fittings are typically the most popular choices. Both of these fittings are threaded and m...

How to Plant & Care for Sunflowers in Containers

An easy step-by-step guide for beautiful, potted sunflowersSunflowers are known for their gorgeous yellow flowers that stand tall and follow the sun. If you want to plant sunflowers but don’t have space in your garden...

How to Easily Load a Packing Tape Gun

Set up, use, & adjust a tape dispenser to make packing boxes a breezeWhether you’re moving houses or running your own business, using a packing tape dispenser makes sealing boxes quick and easy. If you’re not sure h...

How to Remove Mold & Mildew from a Front-Loading Washer Gasket

A guide to cleaning & keeping your washer’s door seal odor-free You open your front-loading washing machine and are immediately hit with an unpleasant mildew odor. While front-loading washers use less energy and water ...

A Guide on What to Do If You Accidentally Vacuum Mouse Droppings

Safe and simple tips to clean mouse droppings Mouse droppings can carry harmful viruses and bacteria, like hantavirus, that infect humans. When you vacuum up mouse droppings, you can potentially release hantavirus parti...

An Easy Guide to Washing White Clothes in Your Washing Machine

Simple ways to treat stains & maintain white clothesWhite clothes are the ultimate closet staple. To keep them white and bright, they need to be washed separately from colorful clothes and with the warmest water that’s...

How to Use Coca-Cola to Remove Toilet Stains

Rinse away mineral deposits and rust with a simple bottle of Coke Coca-Cola isn't just a sweet, refreshing beverage—its signature fizz and mild acidity make it a powerful, non-toxic toilet cleaner. If you’re curious ...

How to Clean Top and Bottom-Loading Water Coolers

Simple, effective ways to sanitize & maintain your water dispenser Cleaning your water dispenser every 1 to 3 months, or whenever you change the bottle, is the best way to keep it working well and delivering fresh, bacte...