How-To Guides
Clear, step-by-step guides for everyday things, checked against official sources. New guides every week.
Tech help
How to Make Text Bigger on Any Website (Google Chrome)
Online safety
How to Spot a Scam Email: 7 Warning Signs
Online safety
How to Make a Strong Password You Can Actually Remember
DIY & tools
How to Read a Tape Measure (The Easy Way)
DIY & tools
How to Find a Stud in a Wall (6 Easy Ways)
Cars
How to Read Your Tire Size (What All Those Numbers Mean)
Music
Guitar for Beginners: How to Read Chord Diagrams + Your First 4 Chords
Cars
How to Change a Flat Tire (Step by Step)
Tech help
How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome (Fix Slow or Broken Websites)
Small engines
How a Carburetor Works (Simple Animated Explanation)
Tech help
PC Parts Explained: What Each Part Does (Simple Guide)
Money
How to Make a Monthly Budget in Google Sheets (Easy Template)
DIY & home
How to Fix a Running Toilet (Easy DIY)
Cars
How to Jump-Start a Car Safely (Step by Step)
Cars
How to Check Your Car's Oil (and Add More)
Tech help
How to Restart Your Modem and Router (Fix Slow Wi-Fi)
DIY & home
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink (Without Harsh Chemicals)
DIY & home
Wall Framing Basics: Studs, Plates, Headers and 16-Inch Spacing
Music
How to Tune a Guitar (Standard Tuning for Beginners)
DIY & home
How to Change Your Furnace or AC Air Filter
DIY & home
How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge
Cars
How to Replace Windshield Wiper Blades (J-Hook)
Cars
How to Check Your Tire Pressure (and Fill It)
DIY & home
How Much Paint Do I Need? (Easy Room Math)
DIY & home
How to Re-Caulk a Bathtub (Clean Lines, No Mold)
DIY & home
How to Hang a Picture Straight (at the Right Height)
DIY & home
How to Find and Shut Off Your Main Water Valve
DIY & home
How to Unclog a Toilet (Without Making a Mess)
Safety
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (the PASS Method)
Safety
How to Test Your Smoke Alarm (and Change the Battery)
Tech help
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows (3 Easy Ways)
Everyday skills
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label (in 2 Minutes)
Kitchen
How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs (Easy, No Green Ring)
Safety
How to Clean Your Dryer Lint Trap and Vent (Prevent Dryer Fires)
Cars
How to Change Your Car's Engine Air Filter (5 Minutes)
DIY & home
How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall
Cars
How to De-Ice Your Windshield Fast (Without Cracking It)
DIY & home
How to Keep Pipes From Freezing (and Thaw Them Safely)
Cars
How to Check Your Tire Tread (the Penny Test)
Safety
How to Shovel Snow Safely (Protect Your Back and Heart)
Kitchen
How to Clean a Microwave in 5 Minutes (Steam Trick)
Everyday skills
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet (the Easy Way)
DIY & home
How to Fix Low Water Pressure in a Faucet (Clean the Aerator)
Tech help
How to Spot a Scam Text Message (and What to Do)
Safety
How to Hang Holiday Lights Safely
Safety
How to Use a Space Heater Safely
Cars
How to Check Your Car's Coolant (Antifreeze) Safely
Kitchen
Kitchen Measuring Basics: Cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons (and Flour)
DIY & tools
How to Remove a Stripped Screw (5 Ways, Easiest First)
Money
How to Track Your Spending for 30 Days (Free and Simple)
DIY & home
How to Fix a Jammed Garbage Disposal (Safely, No Plumber)
Cars
Winter Car Emergency Kit (and What to Do If You're Stranded)
Everyday skills
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire (Replace the Tube)
Everyday skills
How to Wash Your Hands the Right Way (CDC's 5 Steps)
Safety
Hands-Only CPR: 2 Steps That Can Save a Life
Safety
First Aid for a Minor Burn (What to Do, and What NOT to Do)
Tech help
How to Find Any Word on a Web Page (Ctrl+F and Phones)
Safety
How to Stop a Nosebleed (and Why NOT to Tilt Your Head Back)
DIY & home
How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter (Better-Clean Dishes)
Safety
How to Get Ready for a Power Outage (Food, Light, Safety)
DIY & home
How to Check Your Home for Hidden Water Leaks (2-Hour Meter Test)
Kitchen
How to Thaw a Turkey Safely (USDA Times + 165 Degrees)
Kitchen
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers Safely (USDA Rules)
Kitchen
How to Carve a Turkey (Simple Steps, No Mess)
Safety
How to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan (2 Minutes to Get Out)
Safety
How to Treat a Bee or Wasp Sting (and When It's an Emergency)
Kitchen
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet (Yes, You Can Use Soap)
Safety
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle (and When It Might Be Broken)
Cars
How to Tell How Old Your Tires Are (DOT Date Code)
Safety
How to Help an Adult Who Is Choking (Back Blows and Abdominal Thrusts)
DIY & home
How to Clean Your Refrigerator Coils (10-Minute Job)
Safety
How to Put Out a Grease Fire (Never Use Water)
Tech help
How to Bookmark a Website in Chrome (and Find It Again)
Tech help
How to Attach a Photo to an Email in Gmail (on a Computer)
Tech help
How to Turn On Captions on YouTube (and Make Them Bigger)
Online safety
How to Turn On 2-Step Verification for Your Google Account
DIY & home
How to Winterize Your Outdoor Faucet (Before the First Freeze)
Safety
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree from Catching Fire
Cars
What to Do If Your Car Skids on Ice (and How to Avoid It)
Kitchen
Should You Wash Raw Chicken? (How to Handle It Safely)
Safety
Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Danger (Alarms, Symptoms, What to Do)
Safety
Candle Safety: 7 Rules to Keep Your Home from Catching Fire
Safety
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Phones, E-Bikes, and Chargers
Safety
Stop, Drop, and Roll: What to Do If Your Clothes Catch Fire
Safety
Hotel and Vacation Rental Fire Safety (Do This When You Check In)
Safety
Extension Cord and Power Strip Safety (Warning Signs to Watch For)
Safety
Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety (Including What to Do with the Ashes)
Tech help
How to Video Call on Google Meet (for First-Timers)
Tech help
How to Video Call Your Family on WhatsApp (One-on-One or Group)
Money
How to Check Your Credit Report for Free (the Official Way)
Safety
Ladder Safety: How to Set Up and Climb a Ladder Without Falling
Safety
How to Spot a Stroke: The F.A.S.T. Test (Every Minute Counts)
Safety
Heart Attack Warning Signs (and What to Do Right Away)
Kitchen
How to Use a Meat Thermometer (Safe Temperatures Cheat Sheet)
Safety
Frostbite and Hypothermia: Warning Signs and What to Do
Kitchen
The Right Fridge and Freezer Temperatures (and 5 Storage Tips)
Tech help
How to Update Your Phone (iPhone and Android)
Online safety
How to Spot a Fake Online Store (Before You Pay)
Online safety
Gift Card Scams: The One Rule That Stops Them
Safety
How to Treat a Cut: Stop the Bleeding, Clean It, Cover It
Tech help
How to Back Up Your Phone's Photos (So You Never Lose Them)
Safety
Smell Gas at Home? What to Do (and Gas Alarms That Can Warn You)
Safety
How to Build a Home Emergency Kit (Ready.gov Checklist)
Kitchen
Party and Potluck Food Safety: The 2-Hour Rule
Online safety
How to Stop Spam and Robocalls (Block, Filter, Report)
Safety
How to Prevent Falls at Home (for Older Adults and Their Families)
DIY & home
Ice Dams: Why They Form and How to Prevent Them
Safety
Stomach Bug in the House? How to Stop Norovirus from Spreading
Online safety
How a Password Manager Works (and How to Start Using One)
Kitchen
How to Clean and Sanitize a Cutting Board (Wood or Plastic)
Safety
Car Seat Stages: Rear-Facing, Forward-Facing, Booster, Seat Belt
Safety
How to Prevent Furniture and TV Tip-Overs (Anchor It)
Safety
Prevent Hot Water Burns: Check Your Water Heater Temperature
Safety
Button Batteries: Why They're Dangerous for Kids, and What to Do
Safety
How to Get Rid of Old Medicines Safely (FDA Steps)
Safety
Safe Sleep for Babies: Back, Bare, and Their Own Space
Small engines
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower (So It Starts in Spring)
Kitchen
How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables the Right Way (FDA Tips)
Safety
Portable Generator Safety: Keep It 20 Feet Out (CPSC Tips)
Tech help
Lost Your Phone? How to Find, Lock, or Erase It (Android + iPhone)
Tech help
How to Make the Text Bigger on Your Phone (iPhone + Android)
Safety
How to Test Your Home for Radon (EPA Steps)
Online safety
Fake "Your Computer Is Infected" Pop-Up? How to Spot a Tech Support Scam
DIY & home
How to Clean a Humidifier (EPA Routine)
DIY & home
How to Change Your Furnace Air Filter (Which Way the Arrow Goes)
Safety
Keep Your Pets Safe in Cold Weather (Vet Association Tips)
Tech help
How to Back Up Your Windows 11 PC (Built-In Windows Backup)
DIY & home
How to Clean Up Small Mold Spots Safely (EPA Guide)
Online safety
The Fake Check Scam: "Deposit This and Send Some Back"
Kitchen
Egg Safety: How to Buy, Store, and Cook Eggs (FDA Tips)
Safety
Ice Safety: How Thick Is Safe, and What to Do If You Fall Through
Kitchen
"Best By" vs "Use By" vs "Sell By": What Food Dates Really Mean
Small engines
Snow Blower Safety: Never Clear a Clog With Your Hands (CPSC)
Safety
Turkey Fryer Safety: Don't Burn Down Thanksgiving (CPSC Tips)
Tech help
Turn On iPhone Stolen Device Protection (Before You Need It)
Safety
Make a Family Emergency Plan in 4 Steps (Ready.gov)
Online safety
Signs of Identity Theft, and What to Do (FTC Steps)
Safety