How-To Guides from WonderHowTo: Page 2

You know that moment when you step into a small bathroom and feel like you're playing Tetris with your morning routine? After years of working in cramped bathrooms, I discovered something that sounds a little wild for tight spaces: adding a side table is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

IKEA's $25 Kitchen Countertop Organizer Is A Tiny Kitchen Game-Changer

Stop Drawer Dust: Kitchen-Ingredient Spray That Cuts Cleaning Time in Half

Essential Home Repairs You Can Master in 30 Minutes

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $4-50

Stop Dryer Fires Before They Start: Your Complete 15-Minute Safety Routine

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2 hours, including drying time Cost: ~$15

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2 hours (including travel and build time) Cost: Free Age Range: Kids event with adult supervision recommended

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 weeks planning phase Cost: $14,500-$41,500 average range

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15-45 minutes per jar Cost: $3-15 per gift

Difficulty: Novice Time: 30 minutes Cost: ~$5

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4-6 hours (depending on room size) Cost: $150-400 (depending on wallpaper choice)

You've probably stared into the fridge at 6 PM on a Wednesday, wondering how on earth you're going to pull together something that resembles dinner. The fridge light hums. Leftovers look suspicious. Between work deadlines, school pickups, and whatever chaos life throws your way, cooking can feel like one more overwhelming task on an endless to-do list.

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 3-6 hours Cost: ~$75-150

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $15-40

You know that Sunday night panic when you stare into your fridge and suddenly realize you have no idea what you are making for dinner this week? Try a 10 minute setup that pays you back all week. The EMF method splits your fridge into three zones: Eat First, Make Today, Freeze Later. It feels like a meal planning assistant living on your top shelf.

Tired of decorating challenges in your cramped apartment? Creating stunning holiday displays doesn't require a mansion-sized space or a designer budget. With the right garland project, even the tiniest room can turn into a festive wonderland that rivals any grand home. Promise.

Stop Water Spots Forever: The 5-Minute Tea Towel Dishwasher Hack

Remove Old Grout Like a Pro: 4 Steps That Actually Work

Steam clouds every bathroom mirror sooner or later, but the wrong drywall can leave you with moldy walls and pricey repairs long after the glass clears. Regular drywall simply wasn't built for the daily moisture assault bathrooms dish out. Hot showers. Splashing sinks. Humidity that clings no matter how much you towel off.

Difficulty: NoviceTime: 90 minutesCost: ~$30

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2-6 hours (depending on kitchen size) Cost: $50-$200

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15 minutes (plus reservation call) Cost: Free

Difficulty: Novice to Moderate (varies by model) Time: 15-45 minutes per session Cost: $100-$600 depending on power source and features

Difficulty: Novice Time: 45-60 minutes Cost: $10-15

Create Designer-Level Fall Decor on a $50 Target Budget

Create Bold Chevron Patterns That Transform Any Room (Even with Zero Art Skills)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15-45 minutes per door Cost: ~$5-15 per door

If you've ever unloaded your dishwasher to a warm cloud of steam, then spotted droplets pooling on plates and freckles across your glassware, you're not alone. Even though modern dishwashers use as little as 6 to 12 litres of water per cycle, drying can still disappoint. The twist? A simple fix has been in your linen closet all along. It works so well you might wonder why it never made the manual.

Difficulty: NoviceTime: 20 minutesCost: ~$8

Two-Ingredient Protein Power Snack: Crunchy Quinoa & Almond Butter

Fall Figs + Cheese: Upgrade Your Grilled Sandwich in 15 Minutes

Difficulty: Novice Time: 15 minutes prep, 35-45 minutes baking Cost: ~$8

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $50-300 (unit only; save $100-300 on labor)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 10 minutes Cost: Free

Perfect Buffalo Chicken Dip: Game Day's Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser

We've all been there, staring at that box of leftover pizza in the fridge, knowing we're about to commit the cardinal sin of microwaving it into rubbery submission. But here's the thing, you don't have to settle for soggy, disappointing reheated pizza anymore. Comprehensive testing of six different methods shows that some techniques can actually bring your slice back to life, and research shows that the winning technique takes just minutes using equipment you already have.

Difficulty: Moderate Time: Research phase: 2-3 hours; Installation: 4-6 hours for average room Cost: $75-$450 for materials (300 sq ft room)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 1-3 hours per project Cost: $20-75 depending on project