Dont wait several minutes for hot water when you turn on the tap. Why Is My Water Cold All the Time? There are various reasons a faucet runs cold for so long before warming up. Credit:Christina Schmidhofer Here are the best tips for getting faster hot water: 1. Insulate Pipes Head to your crawlspace, basement, garage, or wherever your water heater is. Locate the hot water line. Tape the insulation to seal in as much heat as possible....
When treating paint stains on clothing, work fast for the best results. However, manytypes of paintbecome especially difficult to remove after they dry. The punch in of paint dictates the best method and products for removing the stain. Credit:Rawpixel.com / Adobe Stock Acetone can cause these fabrics to dissolve or melt. Paint stains are best treated as they happen. After the paint dries,removing the stains from clothingand other fabrics can be difficult, if not impossible....
Even if the pen survives the washer, it usually leaves a mark on the dryer. To start, remove any clothes from the dryer and begin treating any stains on the garments. Once you’vetreated the ink stains on your clothes, move on to the dryer. Credit: artursfoto / Getty Images According toDon’s Appliances, start with a 1:1 warm water and bleach mixture to wipe away ink stains. If that doesn’t work, here are additional options to try....
A staple of kitchen cleaning is the secret to removing tricky lipstick stains from clothing. Lipstick stains are particularly hard to remove from clothing and other fabrics because of their complex chemical makeup. How to Remove Lipstick Stains from Clothing 1. Credit:Getty Images / Aphirak Thila Repeat as necessary, rotating or replacing the tissue until no more lipstick appears on the paper. Take care not to wipe or brush the stain to avoid smearing the lipstick....
From sour smells to visible spores and staining, here’s what to do when clothes become mildewed. When dealing with mildew on clothing, taking fabric care considerations into account is crucial to preventing irreversible damage. When spores are visible on the clothing, brush or shake them off the fabric outdoors. Credit:Getty Images / Cris Cantón Additionally, wearing protective gloves is recommended for those with sensitive skin or mold and mildew allergies....
Dont toss your moth orchidswith a few tricks, your air plant can bloom again and again. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsisspp.) are among the mostpopular orchid varieties, thanks to their easy care and long-lasting, colorful flowers. Credit:Jay Wilde Here’s how toget orchids to rebloomso you might enjoy more show-stopping flowers in almost any season. Jay Wilde How often do orchids bloom? In the wild,moth orchidsbloom just once a year in spring and summer....
A professional organizer shares the easiest ways to get rid of a mattress you no longer need. Evrymmnt / Getty Images Getting rid of an old mattress can be a hassle. In other words, millions of mattresses are already crowding landfills unnecessarily. Credit:Evrymmnt / Getty Images Doing so will save you time and energy later on. If it meets any of these criteria, it will not be fit for donation....
Chipmunks are part of a healthy ecosystem, although they sometimes damage garden plants. Chipmunks: Friend or Foe? Learning to live with a few chipmunks can reduce a lot of gardening headaches. Credit:Rob Cardillo Plus, chipmunks can actually benefit gardens and other landscapes in certain ways. If you allow chipmunks to stick around, you may find lots to love about them. Just double-check that no animals are lingering inside these hiding spots before you cover them up....
Chirping getting on your nerves? Here are natural, chemical, and professional ways to get rid of house crickets. Getty Images / waaruchch House crickets typically live outdoors during warm months. Credit:Getty Images / waaruchch However, they will move indoors in cold weather to seek shelter, food, and suitable breeding grounds. Their chirping sounds can be annoying and disruptive, especially at night. Because of their size, crickets are easy to see and remove....
Most often, raccoon visitors are just passing through, and they dont stick around areas for long. What Attracts Raccoons to Your Yard? It is the best way to prevent raccoon problems and encourage existing raccoons to travel elsewhere. Credit:Ian Adams Before sealing crawlspaces or attics, check for raccoons and their young to avoid trapping them inside. Install Fencing Fencing doesnt always work against raccoons, as these pesky critters can climb quite well....
You know those dark, dingy stains that show up on the inside of a shirt collar and cuffs? Consider them gone with our surefire cleaning method. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to treat. Credit:Getty Images / domin_domin Even a deeply set-in stain can be eliminated without too much time or effort. What Is ‘Ring Around the Collar’? Here’s how to treat ring around the cuff as well as ring around the collar....
Garden Skunks: Friend or Foe? Skunks can be a pet owners worst nightmare. Skunks often signal before spraying by stomping their feet and raising their tails. Credit:beebatch / Getty Images If you see these signs, its time to put some serious distance between you and the animal. While skunks can cause trouble for homeowners, they also offer some benefits. Removing these elements can encourage skunks to move on without you needing to do anything else....
Here’s how to get rid of squash vine borers without pesticides and stop them from coming back. What Are Squash Vine Borers? Gardens in cool climates may experience a single generation of borers per year. Credit:Justin Hancock However, gardeners with longer growing seasons may need to contend with two generations of borers. Acting quickly at the first signs of borers is essential to avoid ongoing issues with these pesky insects....
