Hands On Women

Chances are you have a computer in your home, over 80% of households in the United States do. To get the most use out of your computer you need to be connected to the internet. If you aren’t connected, firstly, how are you reading this? Secondly, it can be a daunting task to hook up [...]

When a screw becomes stripped it can be difficult to remove. Here are some easy steps to remove stripped screws and bolts. You will need • A decent drill • Strong drill bits • Extractors • A sturdy pair of pliers Take your drill and select an appropriate sized drill bit. The drill bit should [...]

Fixing a bike chain that has fallen off is extremely simple. The first thing you have to do is to flip your bike over, taking care not to damage it. Make sure that it rests on its handlebars and is completely stationary. Take your chain and slip it over top of the sprockets. If you [...]

Jalapenos are extremely high in capsaicin which irritates the skin. When somebody cuts up jalapenos without wearing gloves, they suffer the consequences. The very best way to avoid skin irritation is to wear gloves while cutting the peppers, but there are a couple of alternatives. Whether you are using gloves or not you must be [...]

A compost pile is a great way to recycle and clear up the clutter in your garden. Realistically, composting in your backyard is just a process by which you speed up the natural process in which plants break down. Things NOT to put in your Compost Any sort of animal product should not be put [...]

The hardest thing about recycling is knowing what to recycle and how. This is especially difficult because what is recycled in your area varies state to state and even city to city. Luckily there are a number of tools and resources to help you locate nearby recycling centers and understand what can and cannot be [...]

Nitrogen deficiency in growing is a fairly common occurrence. Luckily it can be a fairly easy problem to fix naturally or organically. One of the most widespread ways to treat a nitrogen deficiency in the soil is to plant a “cover crop.” A cover crop is quite possibly the most effective way to add nitrogen [...]

Gardening can be frustrating, especially if you have little experience. One of the first things that you should do if you are having difficulty getting your garden to grow is take a soil sample. Sending a soil sample off for testing allows you to identify what your soil needs. The first step in taking and [...]