Deborah Stephenson

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Stories By Deborah Stephenson

  • 7 Cheap Walkway Ideas

    Beautiful walkways don't have to cost a fortune. Imagination coupled with ordinary materials help create pretty and durable alternatives. Cheap walkway ideas include wood, stones and gravel.

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  • How To Restore Color To Vinyl Decals

    Vinyl, a type of plastic, breaks down and dries out over time when exposed to ultraviolet light and weather. This is a natural process of deterioration as chemical bonds in dyes break down and oils used to make vinyl volatilize, or pass out of, the plastic as a vapor.

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  • How To Repair Rubber Backing On Scatter Rugs

    Rubber backing is great to keep scatter rugs in place, but rubber breaks down over time. It is susceptible to damage from chemicals and heat present in the wash and dry cycles of modern appliances, the constant wrinkling and smoothing from foot traffic, and even exposure to ultraviolet light indoors and out.

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  • How To Get Pen Ink Off Metal Surfaces

    Among the most difficult of stains to remove is ink. Someone leaves a pen in a pocket and it goes through a dryer, leaving the stain behind, or you accidentally overturn the ink well while practicing your calligraphy—no matter how it gets there, you can get ink off any metal surface with the right solvent or technique.

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  • How To Determine Which Wall To Paint A Dark Color

    Bold, dark colors are popular in home decor, but some homeowners are reluctant to use them for fear these tones will overwhelm the space. The best use of color may seem a mystery to the uninitiated, but there are some simple rules to follow for great-looking results.

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