How to change a toilet seat

 

Here are a couple tips on how to change a toilet seat and replace it with a slow close toilet seat.

How to clean up cat urine from a carpet

To clean cat urine from a carpet, I like the Pet Odor and Stain Remover from Unique. You can find this at your local hardware store or pick it up online.
The Unique product is a blend of bacteria and enzymes.  The enzymes break down the urine and the bacteria will eliminate it. This is an all natural, safe way to remove stains and odors from your carpets.
The bacteria in this product will also eliminate vomit, feces, blood, grease and other stains. It is safe on carpet, hardwood floors and furniture. You can use this product on any water safe material.

Unclog a kitchen sink

To unclog a kitchen sink because of grease, I like the Roebic Crystal Drain Opener. It is a high concentration base that heats up and dissolves grease and food. 
When applying the drain opener, wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Put 2 tablespoons of the drain opener into the drain and add 2 cups of cold water. You can cover the drain with a plastic bowl to avoid any splattering.
Let set for 20 to 30 minutes then flush with cold water.
If you drain is still slow, add more product and repeat the process.
This product is safer than acids and I like that it can't spill like liquids.
Don't use this in toilets, garbage disposals, aluminum, lead or rusted galvanized pipes.

Construction Pencil

For a great construction pencil, I like the pencil blade from Accutrax. This is a pencil, shaped like a utility knife. I like having a pencil that is always sharp and protected inside a utility knife. The blade create a very tight uniform line. It's called the Accutrax Pencil Blade.

How to install a Delta Touch Faucet

The Delta Touch Faucet allows you to touch the faucet anywhere on the body or handle to turn the faucet on and off. You don't have to worry about contaminating the handle when you are handling food.
I like the high spout, the pull out spray feature and it was easy to install.

Outlet and GFCI Tester

An outlet tester is a great tool to make sure your outlets are grounded and wired correctly.
With an outlet tester that has a built in GFCI tester, you can check your GFCI outlets once a month to be sure they are working properly.

If you have an outlet that has reversed polarity, you can shorten the life of your electronic equipment and risk shock hazards in some fixtures.

Self watering system for plants

For a self watering system for plants, I came across the Plant Nanny at a garden show.
It is a terracotta spike that you put into the pot to create a self watering system. When the soil dries out, water is pulled out of the spike. It makes it very easy to keep your plants watered properly.