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Painting your kitchen cabinets or an old dresser is an inexpensive way to make over these and almost any other pieces of furniture. However, in your haste to finish the job you may have accidentally painted the drawers shut.
Read MoreGardeners grow sunflowers for their beauty and their sweet-tasting seeds. Instead of devouring the seeds and destroying the flower, turn these ornate reminders of summer into a family heirloom.
Read More“Oil rubbed” is a chemical finished applied to several metals, including bronze, to simulate an aged appearance. No two oil-rubbed pieces are the same and the coloring changes over time with use and exposure to moisture and the skin’s oils.
Read MoreConcrete pavers offer several advantages over blacktop and poured concrete, including design versatility, ease of installation, low maintenance and superior crack-resistance. While highly durable, concrete pavers aren’t completely resistant to unsightly scratches.
Read MoreButcher block countertops are generally constructed from a thick piece of teak, walnut or sugar maple and made to stand the wear and tear of cutting, chopping, slicing and dicing.
Read MoreIt's a cringe-worthy sight to walk into your living room to find your toddler painting the walls with red nail polish. No matter if the wall is covered with paint or wallpaper, removing the stain improperly causes unsightly damage.
Read MoreVelcro, which is a combination of the words “velvet" and "crochet" and is also known generically as a hook-and-loop fastener, was the creation of Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral in the 1940s.
Read MoreVeneer is a thin plastic coating applied to particle board, plywood or fiberboard to create aesthetically pleasing furniture, including tables. The final product mimics real wood and creates a durable, shiny finish.
Read MoreBrass is composed of differing amounts of zinc and copper, including “basic” brass, which is made from 33 percent zinc and 67 percent copper. As brass ages, it takes on a darker coloring, or tarnish. Tarnishing occurs when air reacts with the metal, leading to the deepening of copper’s color, or patina.
Read MoreMopping a wood or laminate floor will not only remove stains, but it will also decrease the amount of harmful bacteria that will harm your pets and children. Unfortunately, the same hot water and soap you use to clean the floors may leave behind unsightly water stains, especially on hardwood floors.
Read MoreNubuck is a leather product similar to suede in appearance and texture, although it is more durable and expensive than suede. It is created when the stronger outer hide of the animal is sanded to create a velvety appearance and feel. This soft leather is used in several products, from shoes to couches.
Read MoreNail polishes come in a variety of shades, all of which adhere to the finger and toenails for at least three to four days. The same chemicals that cause nail polish to adhere to your nails will also make it stick to other surfaces, including cement and concrete.
Read MoreA few ladybugs inside the home are an innocuous presence that usually does not affect your everyday life. Dozens or even hundreds of ladybugs inside of your home, however, are a nuisance, especially when they begin to fall into your hair, bathtub or breakfast cereal.
Read MoreFront load washing machines hold several advantages over traditional top loaders. They hold more clothing because there is no agitator and use approximately two-thirds less water. Because front load washing machines use less water, they also use less laundry detergent and bleach.
Read MoreMany home mechanics have changed the oil in their car or fixed a broken lawn mower on top of the garage floor or concrete drive way. These do-it-yourself fixes will save a few bucks, but will also leave behind unsightly grease stains.
Read MorePlywood pieces can warp if they have been improperly stored or exposed to moisture. The bowing that occurs is actually the plywood shrinking. You can flatten them again with hot water and a warm environment.
Read MoreClear silicone has several uses, including silicone caulk that is used to seal and protect sinks, bathtubs and the areas around them from moisture damage. After years of exposure to water and humidity, clear silicone can begin to yellow and blacken.
Read MoreSoap scum is a dingy, gray and brown ring that forms on the bottom of your shower stall. The scum builds up over time and occurs when soap is mixed with the minerals found in hard water.
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