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How to Change a Bike Tire
Experienced cyclists know punctures occur frequently, so it’s important to learn how to change a bike tire even if you are a more casual cyclist. When your bike tire is punctured, you may be able to repair it you...
How to Sew on a Patch in 5 Easy Steps
A patch can add personality to your closet staples or give a well-loved garment new life. Patches can be used to customize clothing, bags, or accessories or to creatively hide a hole, tear, or stain. With a few b...
How to Sew by Hand: 7 Key Stitches to Know
Knowing how to sew by hand is a versatile skill, and once you know the basics, you can build on your knowledge to create a range of functional and beautiful stitches. Hand sewing takes longer than using a sewing ...
How to Sew a Hole in 5 Quick Steps
You can fix small tears in just about any fabric once you know how to sew a hole. Armed with a needle and thread, it’s simple to mend holes in shirts and jeans, rescue a prized stuffed animal, or fix up curtains,...
How to Use a Sewing Machine Like a Pro
Knowing how to use a sewing machine opens the door to a whole new world of DIY projects. These tabletop machines are convenient to use and make it easier and faster to flex your creativity. Setting up your sewing...
What Is Leaf Mold and How to Use It in Your Home Landscape
Q: I have several large oak trees that cover my yard in leaves every fall. I’m trying to reduce the cost of disposal by reusing them as mulch in our landscape, but they blow around and make a mess. Someone told m...
How To Move a Piano Safely
Most homeowners have probably never moved a piano. You don’t need to search, “How much does a piano weigh?” to know that pianos can be challenging and risky to move—especially without the help of professionals. I...
How to Sew a Button in 5 Easy Steps
Knowing how to sew on a button is a useful skill for everyone. It’s an easy-to-do task once you get the hang of it, and this simple skill can help save money in the long run. If you know how to hand sew a button,...
How to Dispose of Styrofoam Without Throwing It in the Trash
Q: Between delivery boxes filled with Styrofoam peanuts and takeout orders packed in Styrofoam containers, I always seem to have a lot of Styrofoam on hand. I’ve been tossing it into the regular trash, but I’m wo...
How to Grow a Banana Plant Indoors
Banana plants are native to Asia, Africa, and Australia, but they are grown in 135 countries around the world for their fruit. In North America, they can grow outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. Howeve...
