Johnathan Fuentes

How Big Is an Inch? Here's How to Measure Accurately

Learn to measure in inches using rulers, everyday items, or by converting from metric unitsMeasuring objects in inches might seem straightforward. But what if you’re not accustomed to using a ruler or don’t have one...

When and How to Prune an Olive Tree: Your Questions, Answered

A guide to pruning and shaping olive treesOlive trees make for fantastic additions to orchards and gardens. But you’ll need to prune them if you want to keep them healthy. This guide will teach how to do this, step by...

Get Rid of Fruit Flies & Houseflies with These Homemade Traps

Try these DIY fly traps to eliminate flies from your home or garden.Are houseflies driving you nuts? Sick of fruit flies invading your kitchen or vegetable garden? If so, a homemade fly trap can be the perfect solution...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Hydroponic Weed

Learn to grow cannabis at home without soil or pesticidesCannabis—a.k.a. weed, pot, or marijuana—is easy to grow once you get the hang of it. If growing marijuana for personal consumption is legal where you live, th...

Want to Fix Those Sagging Floors and Level Your House? Here’s How It’s Done

A guide to leveling your houseIs the lower floor in your house starting to sag? Houses naturally settle over time, but luckily, they can be leveled. This simple guide will give you an overview of how to level your house...

Are Cassava and Yucca the Same Thing? Your Questions, Answered.

Learn the differences between cassava, yuca, yucca, and tapiocaYou’ve heard the names “cassava” and “yucca” thrown around kitchens and restaurants, but do these two words mean the same thing? Nope. In fact, �...

How To Sculpt Stone Like an Artist

A guide to carving stone with a chisel, hammer, and other tools to create your own works of artArtists have been carving stone for thousands of years, producing iconic sculptures like Michelangelo’s David and the Grea...

Does Your Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping? Here’s How to Find the Cause

Expert tips on avoiding overloaded circuits, short circuits, and morePicture this: you’re watching TV or browsing on your phone when, suddenly, half the lights in your home turn off. You check your circuit breaker and...

Is a Cesspool the Same as a Septic System? Nope. And Here's Why.

Learn the costs, benefits, and differences between a cesspool and a septic systemBuying a new home? Or just looking to upgrade your property? If so, you’ll want to think about sewage treatment, especially if you’re ...

When Is It Safe to Drive on Asphalt? Taking Care of Your New Driveway

Learn about asphalt drying and curing times—and how to keep your new driveway looking freshA new asphalt driveway can really spruce your home or office. The clean look and smooth driving experience can make it well wo...

This is What Happens If You Plant a Sesame Seed

A guide to how sesame seeds grow, and how they’re farmed and harvestedSesame seeds make a delicious addition to tons of foods. But have you ever wondered what they grow into? As it turns out, sesame seeds are planted...

Why Do Roses Have Thorns? Hint: They’re Not Just for Show

Discover the evolutionary reason behind thorns, plus how they help gorgeous flowers thriveAs everyone knows, even the most beautiful rose has thorns. But why so? Believe it or not, a rose’s thorns—technically called...

Brownouts & Blackouts: What Are They and How Should You Prepare for Them?

Learn how to protect yourself—and your electronic devices—from blackouts and brownoutsPicture this. It’s a hot summer day and you’re on the couch, watching something on your phone. Suddenly, the lights start to d...

What Does the Permanent Press Setting Do? All Your Questions, Answered

A how-to guide for using permanent press to do your laundryIs it laundry day again already? Somehow, it always is. And if you’re someone who wants to keep their clothes looking fresh, you might be wondering, should yo...

How Often to Apply Sulfur to Your Yard

A guide to using elemental sulfur on lawnsIf you’re passionate about taking care of your lawn, you may have heard that applying sulfur to your grass can help it grow fuller, greener, and healthier. If so, you’ve hea...

Twin vs. Twin XL: Which Mattress Should You Buy?

A complete guide to twin and twin XL mattresses to help you decide which size fits your needsGot a growing kid in need of a new bed? Or just looking for a mattress for your first apartment? Whatever your situation is, y...

What Does It Mean When Someone Says “The Moon Is Beautiful, Isn’t It?”

Learn the meaning and origin of this beautiful Japanese sayingIf you’re a big manga or anime fan, you’ve probably heard the phrase “tsuki ga kirei desu ne,” Japanese for “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?” ...

Here Are the Perfect Comebacks for When Someone Tells You to Shut Up

Shut someone down the next time they tell you to shut up with one of these clever quipsPicture this: you’re out with friends, hanging with your crush, or maybe in the hallway at school face-to-face with someone you can...

Eating 200 Grams of Protein per Day: Meal Planning and More

Getting enough protein can transform your physique—and your lifeLooking to get swole? Trying to hold onto muscle while you train for a marathon? Whatever your fitness goals are, you’ll need to get enough protein in y...

How to Use a Ruler to Measure in Millimeters (Plus Estimating Lengths)

Learn to measure milliliters with rulers and other objects—and how to convert from inches, meters, and other unitsA millimeter (also spelled “millimetre”) is a unit of length in the metric system—a system of uni...