Kimberly Turtenwald

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Stories By Kimberly Turtenwald

  • How To Fix A Tear Without Sewing

    Whenever fabric is involved -- with clothing, furniture and household goods -- tears that weaken the fabric and look unsightly are a risk. Tears can often be repaired by sewing; however, not everyone is handy with a needle and thread.

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  • How To Get Yellow Sweat Stains Out Of A White Hat

    If you wear a hat when it is hot outside, you know that the brim of the hat absorbs your sweat, often giving your hat a yellow stain. These stains are similar to those you may find in white shirts you wore while sweating. However, it is not as easy to throw your hat in a washing machine to get it clean.

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  • How To Restring A Rotary Clothesline

    The clothesline that hangs on a rotary clothes dryer is meant to be taut enough to hold up heavy, wet clothing and allow it to dry. Over time, the weight of the clothes begins to stretch out the line and make it sag. At first, tightening the line without replacing it might work.

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  • How To Make A Walkway Down A Steep Slope

    There are various reasons why you may wish to create a walkway, especially where a steep slope occurs. These steep slopes pose many challenges in regard to being passable. Laying a flat walkway straight down a steep slope is not advisable.

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