Even if you don't have a large area in your yard, you can still make a beautiful garden that maximizes the space you have. Before you begin digging or planting, make sure you have a detailed plan for the layout of your garden and the...

An easy guide to locate the model & serial number of any garage door openerIf you need support, a replacement remote, or service for your garage door opener, knowing its model number is crucial. To find your garage door opener's model...

Hard water contains minerals, usually calcium and magnesium ions, which make soap less effective and leave scale on your dishes and plumbing. There are several tests for water hardness, ranging from an easy one you can try immediately to a...

If you spend much 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 changing the fittings? Whether you need to replace the end fitting on your...

Bamboo is a thick, woody grass used in furniture and flooring. In your garden, they can be used as large ornamental plants or as a dense privacy barrier. If you already have bamboo, you can easily propagate with cuttings from the culms,...

Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery and celebrating Black culture. It dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the abolition of slavery and the...

What could be a better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a fresh batch of rich (and boozy) Irish car bomb cupcakes? This festive dessert is made with lots of chocolate, milk, eggs, flour, sugar, Bailey's Irish cream, and a...

Kwanzaa is a joyous time of reflection and celebration of African heritage that takes place each year between December 26th and January 1st. A central part of the celebration is the nightly lighting of the kinara, a special candelabra....

The Day of the Dead is a widely celebrated holiday and has a distinctive style of makeup that is traditionally associated with the holiday. The style is known as "sugar skull" makeup because of the way it mimics the skull candy which is...

To be able to do any of the things that you wanted to do when you bought your digital camera, you need to understand exposure. While you are able to take some decent pictures right out of the box, once you have an understanding of...