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Crickets are harmless insects that can find their way into your home. However, they can be noisy and may eat your houseplants. If crickets make it to your ceiling space, you will not be able to kill them with the usual shoe or rolled up newspaper.
Read MoreRough, textured walls were popular in homes built in the 1970s, but can now appear outdated or busy. It can also be difficult to paint or wallpaper over a textured wall. You do not need to knock down the wall or sand it smooth to get a smooth finish, however.
Read MoreSeaweed is a large variety of algae that grows in both fresh and salt water. Some seaweeds are edible and can be used in plant fertilizer or medicines. It is possible to grow your own seaweed at home in a large aquarium using salt water you make on the stove.
Read MoreEvergreen branches, such as those from fir or pine trees, are common in wreaths and other holiday flower arrangements. Preserving the live branches will allow you to enjoy them for months or years to come. The easiest way to preserve a foliage branch such as evergreen is to air dry it.
Read MoreQueen sized beds are slightly longer and wider than full sized beds. The fitted sheets that go on a queen sized bed will be loose on a full size unless you adjust them. Adjusting a queen sized fitted sheet to fit a full sized mattress is a simple process that you can complete with a sewing machine and a tape measure.
Read MoreTraditional pool vacuums hook up to the pool filter system to suck leaves and other debris off the floor of the pool. If your pool does not have a filter system, or you simply want an alternative vacuuming method, you can use a garden hose pool vacuum.
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Washing machines can develop buildup because of mineral deposits and soap residue over time. This buildup may make your washing machine less energy efficient, and may even lead to a broken unit. To clean your washing machine of this residue, you can add citric acid to an empty wash cycle.
Read MoreSealing a wall mural will protect it from the elements, or from damage due to high amounts of people traveling through the area where it's located. Applying a sealer will help to preserve the original color vibrancy of the mural.
Read MoreCleaning your wooden deck is part of its annual maintenance. The process removes decaying organic material that might erode the deck surface and prepares the wood for staining. Cleaning the deck also gives you the opportunity to check the wood for loose nails or rough spots that could cause tripping or splinters.
Read MoreEar mites are parasitic insects that commonly attack dogs and cats. They feed on the earwax, dried blood and dead skin cells in the ear canal of the animal. Ear mites can survive in carpet and pet bedding and will lay eggs on these surfaces.
Read MoreTrisodium phosphate, or TSP, is a common deck cleaner. The chemical is strong enough to remove dirt and grease from the surface of your deck, but will not harm your plants or lawn when you rinse the deck.
Read MoreRubber-backed rugs can damage your hardwood floors. The chemicals in the rubber can leave permanent marks on the floor or discolor the wood. The only way to safely use a rubber-backed rug on a hardwood floor is to put it over a safe-rug pad. Homeowners can tape the rug pad to the bottom of the rubber-backed area rug.
Read MoreBlack rubber stains, also called scuff marks, can show up on your painted walls easily. Carelessly throwing shoes against the wall can leave rubber stains from the soles. Bumping furniture into the walls can leave black rubber stains from the bumpers or feet of the piece.
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If you have a tick problem in your yard, try using powdered lime to get rid of them once and for all. Dust your yard with lime to control the population.
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Broyhill is a furniture company that produces high-quality furniture. The dressers often come with a small plastic latch along the runner of the drawer track. This latch prevents you, or small children, from pulling the dresser drawers out completely. You can release the latch and remove the drawers easily.
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