James Sears

Where is the Keurig Water Filter? Finding & Replacing Yours

Step-by-step instructions on swapping out your water filter for a great-tasting cup of coffeeYou love brewing a fresh cup of joe in the morning with your Keurig coffee machine. But if your water is tasting a little stale...

How to Use and Care For Your Keurig Machine

A step-by-step guide to brewing your morning coffee with a Keurig machineSo you’ve got a fancy new Keurig and are ready to make your first cup of coffee. These single-brew coffee makers have changed the game when it co...

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Descale a Keurig

Over time, Keurigs can develop lime scale that affects the machine’s performance and the taste of the coffee it brews. Fortunately, it’s easy to descale a Keurig using a cleaning solution or a few simple household in...

How to

Make Velcro Stick Again

Velcro loses its stickiness when it gets clogged up with lint and grime. Usually, you can make Velcro stick again by cleaning lint and debris out of it, but if your Velcro is old and worn-out, you'll have to replace it. ...

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Use Bleach in Your Washing Machine

Using bleach in your washing machine can be a game-changer, but only if you use it the right way. Adding bleach at the wrong time or not diluting it first can lead to a laundry catastrophe (think bleach stains all over y...

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Unclog a Keurig

If your Keurig suddenly stops brewing full cups of coffee, you may have a clog. This is a common problem that is fixable after washing all the removable parts with dish soap and hot water. Most clogs caused by coffee gro...

The Best Way to Descale & Clean Your Keurig with Vinegar

Sanitize and remove buildup from any Keurig with our complete guideIf your Keurig isn’t working properly or you notice buildup forming, it’s time to clean your machine. Whether you’re descaling your Keurig or ju...

How to

Clean Vomit from a Mattress

Having a stomach virus, food poisoning, or any condition that makes you throw up is always slightly traumatic, but it only gets worse if you wind up vomiting in your bed. Washing the sheets and other bedding is fairly ea...

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Clean a Refrigerator Drip Pan

The drip pan in your refrigerator captures defrosted ice from your freezer so it doesn’t leak in your kitchen. While commonly overlooked, you should clean your drip pan every 3 months to prevent any mold or odors from ...

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Get Vomit Smell Out of a Couch

It's no fun when someone vomits on a couch, but accidents happen. If this happened to you, your child, or even your pet, you likely cleaned up the aftermath as fast as possible. One thing that might still be lingering is...

Reducing Dust in Your House: 18 Expert-Approved Tips & Tricks

What you need to know about kicking dust to the curbDo you ever look around your house only to notice dust here, there, and everywhere? Dust is an accumulation of tiny particles that include bits of cloth fibers, paper, ...

How to Descale a Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker

Quickly remove scale buildup in your Keurig with this easy guideIf your Keurig isn’t working properly or brewing bitter coffee, it’s time to descale your machine. It’s easy to get rid of all the buildup in your K...

How to

Clean a Jetted Tub

Jetted tubs accumulate soap scum, biological materials, and other gunk in their jets over time. Whether you want to clean a jetted tub that hasn’t been used in a while, or keep a tub that you frequently use clean, you'...

How to

Clean a Keyboard

Computer keyboards can become dirty after extended use even if you don't eat or smoke near them. Overtime, dust, debris, and grime can affect a keyboard's performance. Most of the time, disconnecting your keyboard and cl...

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Remove a Fish Smell from a Refrigerator

The key to getting rid of a fish smell in the refrigerator is to empty the fridge and clean everything thoroughly. Then, use deodorizing products like baking soda, fresh coffee grounds, and crumpled newspaper to absorb l...

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Clean a Washer with Bleach

It may seem funny to clean a machine that is made for cleaning, but a washing machine needs regular cleaning to stay fresh and mildew free. Bleach is an excellent product to use for cleaning a washer, as it is effective ...

How to

Clean Velcro

Hook-and-loop fasteners, such as the Velcro® brand fasteners, are a breeze to use but can be difficult to keep clean. Clothing fuzz, pet hair and other lint can get embedded in the hook side of the closure, diminishing ...

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Tell the Difference Between Mouse and Rat Droppings

Blech! Few things are worse than finding a tell-tale pile of rodent droppings somewhere in your home. But which pesky critters made the mess: rats or mice? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for plenty...

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Clean Satin

Like any luxury material, satin requires special care to maintain its integrity and value. Given that satin alludes to the weave technique, rather than the material within the piece, determining which fibers your item is...

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Remove an Ink Stain from a Couch

Ink spills are a pain to remove, especially if the ink is permanent. However, there are a few tried and true substances that work quite well to get rid of ink: alcohol, vinegar, and for the lighter stains, soapy water. I...