Claiming you might grow fresh vegetables and herbs from food scraps might sound fantastical. But it’s actually possibleand very easy to do once you know how. Cut the leaves about an inch from the bottom of the lettuce bunch. Credit: Jacob Fox Place the lettuce stem in a shallow dish of water. This tender lettuce is perfect formaking small saladsor topping sandwiches. As with lettuce, cut the celery base from its stalks, leaving about 1 to 2 inches....

The secret lies in your oven. ), turn to your trusty microwave. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add corn and 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter. Credit:Grant Webster Season as you see fit and dive in. Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster Credit:Grant Webster

Food Styling: Holly Dreesman. Or perhaps you want to make a salad or Thanksgiving leftover sandwich with turkey as the star? These tips for how to reheat turkey in ovens, stovetops, or microwaves will definitely come in handy. Credit:Jason Donnelly. Food Styling: Holly Dreesman. Prop Styling: Joseph Wanek Sarah Brekke, M.S. is aBetter Homes & GardensTest Kitchen culinary specialist. (This also makes it easier to fit the turkey into yourstorage container....

Remove your tub’s stopper to fix pipes and clear drain clogs. Grant Webster The bathtub plays an essential role in the home. Find out how to remove a bathtub drain stopper with this informative guide. Credit:Grant Webster The removal method depends on an accurate identification. Rotate the knob to the left or right to operate the bathtub stopper. If you have one of these products, you will not be able to unthread the stopper....

You must remove the sink stopper to clean it or clear a clog. Use this guide to learn how to remove a bathroom sink stopper. Clear space around the pipes beneath the bathroom sink before starting this project. Credit:Getty Images / yaophotograph Remove any items that are in the way, and put down a towel. The first is a twist-and-pull sink stopper designed for easy manual removal. Remove this bang out of stopper by gripping the top with your hand, lifting gently, and twisting....

you could learn how to remove a stripped screw and resume your DIY work. BHG / Kevin Norris What Does It Mean for a Screw to Be Stripped? Sometimes you will see shards or shavings of metal in a stripped screw head. Credit:BHG / Kevin Norris What Causes Screws to Strip? Many screws are made of low-quality metal that weakens over time. Age and environmental exposure deteriorate the screw, weakening the metal and making stripping nearly inevitable....

Use this guide to install a sash kit or window insert without damaging the molding or exterior casing. If you have the right tools and tips, installing a window yourself can be a weekend project. Check out our steps below and get started today. Credit: Helen Norman If the opening is square, the two measurements will be the same, give or take 1/8 inch. The slightest deviation from square can prevent the sash from closing and the weather stripping from sealing properly....

Make your bathtub sparkle the next time you clean your bathroom with one of these simple methods. To help youmake your bathtub sparkle, experts are sharing their best tricks to remove pesky rings and stains. Plus, discover how to prevent them from returningfor good. Credit:Jay Wilde Here’s everything you oughta know about scrubbing your tub. What Causes Bathtub Rings? “Body care containers or even a forgotten bobby pin can also leave rings and rust marks behind....

Give plain cabinets a new look by converting them to open shelving. This easy kitchen project can be completed in a weekend for storage and display space. Instead, remove cabinet doors for open shelving. Credit: Edmund Barr You’ll have stunning kitchen storage at a fraction of the cost. We’ll walk you through the steps so you could haveopen shelves in your kitchenin just a few days. This step is optional and will depend on how wide you want your open shelves....

Wax spills can be confounding to clean, but some unusual methods exist for removing wax. When it comes to cleaning melted wax, there are two primary approaches: Applying heat or freezing. Paper towels are ideal because the paper will absorb the wax. Credit:Marty Baldwin Rotate and/or replace the paper towel as sections of it become saturated with wax. Step 1: Heat the Iron Heat up the iron, starting on the lowest setting....

Chocolate stains can take the fun out of your favorite sweet treats. Luckily, a stain pretreatment product can easily remove most chocolate stains from clothing, upholstery, and carpet. However, there are times when a more intensive stain-removal process is required. Credit: Laura Moss Apply Stain Pretreatment Product Spray Shout Stain Remover or a similar stain treatment onto the chocolate stains. Launder as Usual Wash the item as usual. Check the care tag for any special instructions regarding water temperature and cycle speed....

Before you get to work, you’ll need to know the material of your mug. Some, like stainless steel or stoneware, take special consideration. Once the soap has had a chance to work, scrub the stain with a sponge. Credit: solidcolours/Getty Images Scrub with Baking Soda Sprinkle about 1 tsp. baking soda on the stain and add a little water to make a paste. Scrub the stain with a damp, soft sponge....

Tips to eliminate coffee stainsfrom recent drips to stubborn spillswith solutions in your laundry room. Does coffee stain clothes and other fabrics? This can prevent the stain from penetrating the material and becoming more difficult to lift out. Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol Check the area to see if the stain remains. If the stain is gone, you might go ahead andwash the clothes. Remove the garment and check the stained area....