Home and Garden
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How to Organize a Small Apartment
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Avoiding Clutter in Your Living Area1Attach hooks to the wall in your entryway. Ja
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How to Lighten Dark Wood Stain
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Bleaching the Wood1Apply finish stripper to the wood you want to lighten and l
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How to Be Safe During a Landslide
Method 1Method 1 of 5:Staying Safe During a Landslide1Keep yourself alert and awake. Landslides can
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How to Use an Oil Lantern
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Filling the Lamp with Oil1Use kerosene or standard lamp oil to fill up most lanter
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How to Kill Dandelions Naturally
1Hand PullingHand-pulling dandelions is the best way to get rid of them for good. Moisten the soil w
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How to Reset and Test a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Section 1 of 4:Resetting a Carbon Monoxide DetectorPress the Reset button once. Your carbon monoxide
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How to Make a Beach
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Making a Beach in Your Backyard1Pull weeds and measure the length and width of
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How to Dig a Bunker
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Preparing to Dig1Check the legal and zoning requirements. This is the step where w
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How to Use Citrus Fruit Peels in the Home and Garden
Method 1Method 1 of 8:Which peel appeals?1Know your peel. There are many types of citrus, including
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How to Move Out of Home Into Your First Apartment
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Finding an Apartment1Examine your budget to determine a price range. The first ste
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How to Boil Water Without Electricity or Gas
1BBQ GrillUse the charcoal to bring a pot of water to a boil. Chances are you’ve got a grill in your
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Volcanic Eruption Survival Guide: Being Prepared, Surviving the Blast & More
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Preparing for an Eruption1Know your community's warning system. If you live near a
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How to Build an Underground Bunker
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Planning Your Bunker Download Audio 1Choose a dry location with gravel soil for
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How to Water Air Plants
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Soaking Loose Air Plants1Fill a clean tub, bucket, or sink with bottled or fil
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How to Aerate a Yard
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Determining When It's Time to Aerate Your Yard1Know what kind of grass you have. D
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How to Survive an EMP
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Reacting to a Sudden EMP Attack1Turn your radio on immediately to get as much
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How to Determine Door Swing
1Stand on the outside of the door while it’s closed.A door's outside is the side that faces you when
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How to Remove Gold from Circuit Boards
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Removing Gold Using Nitric Acid1Get protective gear. Be sure to wear a face ma
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How to Prune Cilantro
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Trimming Small Cilantro Plants1Start trimming your cilantro plant once it is 6
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How to Get Free Building Materials
Method 1Method 1 of 7:Goods Out for Collection1Drive through neighborhoods that have bulk pick-ups o