Amy Bobinger, BA

Bamboo Propagation 101: Dividing Rhizomes & Taking Cuttings

Learn to grow bamboo from cuttings or rhizomesBamboo is a thick, woody grass that’s often grown as an ornamental plant or dense privacy barrier. You can propagate any type of bamboo by dividing the plant in early sprin...

The Easiest Way to Fold a Fitted Sheet

While the elastic corners on a fitted sheet are helpful for keeping them on a mattress, they make folding the sheets a real pain. If you've ever gotten frustrated and stuffed your fitted sheets in your linen closet in a ...

The Complete Guide to Pruning Hibiscus

Learn when and how to trim your hibiscus plantIf your hibiscus is looking overgrown or isn’t producing as many flowers as it used to, it may be time for a prune. Pruning can help encourage new growth and more blooms. W...

14 Fast & Easy Ways to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

Pest control experts share how to eliminate fleas in a flashFleas are some of the smallest pests, but they’re a huge nuisance once they get into your home. These tiny creatures are experts at hiding on your pets, in yo...

How to Remove and Replace a Drain Stopper

Learn to install a sink stopper replacement with this easy DIY guideIt's time to replace your sink stopper—but with all the parts and pieces around and below your sink drain, you aren't completely sure how to get start...

A Complete Guide to Cleaning with a Bissell Little Green

Get carpets, curtains, & sofas clean with the Little Green Machine The Bissell Little Green is a compact carpet cleaner that’s perfect for tackling spills and stains on rugs, furniture, vehicle upholstery, and more. Th...

How to Plant & Grow Garlic for the Best Yield

Grow your own garlic in the ground, raised beds, or containersGrowing your own garlic is easy to do in most climates. It has a long growing season since cloves must be planted in the fall and endure the winter to bloom p...

How to

Use a Cutting Torch

An oxy-acetylene torch, also known as a blow torch, is a dangerous cutting system, but it’s also a powerful and useful tool if you need to cut steel. By creating a safe work environment and carefully monitoring the pre...

How to Replace & Attach Garden Hose Fittings

Learn the best ways to fasten a hose to any connectorIf you spend a lot of time in your yard, you already know how essential a good garden hose is. But if it's leaky or the attachments are worn out, how do you go about c...

How to

Overwinter Fuchsias

Fuchsias are a perennial, but because they can be finicky during the colder months, many people treat them like annuals, replacing them each year. However, with a little care, you can keep your fuchsias healthy for years...

How to Hang Pictures with Sawtooth Hangers

From choosing the right type of hanger to installing itA sawtooth picture hanger is a great way to hang pictures that weigh less than . Sawtooth hangers are attached directly to the back of the frame, then hooked onto a ...

How to Adjust Garage Door Springs: Expert-Backed Steps

Learn to loosen & tighten torsion springs or extension springsGarage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or ...

How to Retrieve Something You Accidentally Flushed Down a Toilet

Plumber-approved tips for getting objects out (and when to call a pro) Flushing an item down the toilet is a frustrating, worrisome, and all too common accident. Thankfully, the object will usually get caught in the drai...

Replacing a Lamp Socket Switch or Cord Switch

Easy step-by-step guide for beginnersLamps are a stylish way to bring soft light into a room, but it can be frustrating when your lamp switch stops working. Instead of throwing your lamp away, try installing a new socket...

How to Get Velcro to Stick Again: Cleaning Tips

Freshen up your Velcro strips with common household itemsUsually, when Velcro loses its stickiness, it’s because it’s clogged up with lint, hair, and other debris. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to toss out the ...

7 Reasons Your Toilet Tank Isn’t Filling with Water (& How to Fix It)

Tips for diagnosing and fixing a toilet that doesn’t fill after you flushIf your toilet tank isn’t filling with water after flushing, you may not see any water in the tank at all, which can prevent it from flushing. ...

How to Clean a Honeywell Tower Fan: Simple Step-By-Step Guide

Easily take apart your Honeywell tower fan to clean out dust and debrisIf your Honeywell QuietSet tower fan isn’t working as well as usual or you can see dirt or dust buildup inside the grates, try giving it a good cle...

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Date Seeds at Home

Follow these easy instructions to sprout and plant date seedsIf you live in a sunny climate, sprouting and planting a date seed can be a fun project. Date palms are slow-growing, but if you’re patient, you can have a b...

How to Prune a Plum Tree for a Beautiful Shape & Fruit Production

A year-by-year guide to shaping and pruning plum trees Plum trees need to be pruned once a year to help them retain a healthy shape and produce abundant fruit. You’ll use the same basic techniques each time you prune, ...

How to

Get Rid of Booklice

The small bugs that are often found in stored books are tiny insects called booklice. These creatures are drawn to areas with high humidity and moisture, and love feeding on mold. Despite the name, booklice aren't only f...