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Using the space near the ceiling of a room to hang things is one way to make use of the entire room's dimensions and bring guests' eyes upwards when they enter your room, giving the space a bigger, airier feel.
Read MoreWhen it comes to items made of faux fur, there is definitely one hard and fast rule of care: you should never, ever put them in a dryer. The extreme heat of the dryer melts the synthetic fur of a stuffed animal vest or faux fur hood, turning it into a matted mess once you remove it.
Read MoreA slow cooker does exactly what it sounds like. It allows you to cook foods like roasts, rice and stews slowly over the course of an entire day, a task that not only leaves you with well-marinated and tender dishes, but that saves you from cooking an entire meal after you've gotten home from a long day of work.
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Getting a new refrigerator is often a necessary and exciting prospect. A new refrigerator means things such as better defrosting, cooling and temperature control. It can also mean certain perks such as an ice maker or built-in water filter or more freezer space. Moving a refrigerator can be terribly stressful, however.
Read MoreHickory is a hard, durable wood comparable to maple. It has strong colors and a tight grain. While many homeowners choose not to stain this wood but rather to display its unique hues and coloring, there's no reason why you can't stain it any color you like.
Read MoreGaps between sofa cushions can occur even with the most expensive and well-made sofa over time. These pesky gaps are more than just an eyesore; they can be the reason that loose change, pens and cell phones get lost in couches.
Read MoreWhile most people can spot chrome when it's right in front of them, few people know what chrome really is. When something is chrome, it's never solid chrome. Instead, it has a thin layer of chrome plating or a coat of chrome on its exterior.
Read MoreVinyl is an ideal material for upholstery for a variety of reasons. Vinyl gives you the look of leather and has greater durability. Unlike leather, vinyl is easy to clean, requiring just a wipe with a damp cloth. The one drawback is that vinyl can crease. However, the creases are easy to remove with a simple method.
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That webbing you see on your plants most likely didn't come from a typical garden spider. Rather, it's probably a sign of a potentially destructive spider mite infestation.
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A chiming clock is a sonorous and old-fashioned way to display the time in your home. Chiming clocks come in all shapes and sizes and they generally signal each hour with a clang, ding or chime. Some chiming clocks even play a few bars of a song or simple tune.
Read MoreBaking soda can be quite helpful to homeowners who have hot tubs, as it can assist them in keeping the pH level of the water in the proper zone. As many homeowners know, the ideal pH for a hot tub or pool should be between 7.2 and 7.8. If the water is too acidic, it's going to quickly to wear out the heater element.
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While a swinging door does allow you a certain amount of privacy while cooking, shielding the rest of the house from the sights and sounds of the kitchen, it can sometimes be a nuisance. For example, it breaks up the space in a house or apartment, making rooms feel smaller.
Read MoreCracked paint can definitely be an eyesore in an otherwise well-decorated room. Cracked paint is a phenomenon also referred to as "alligatoring," and it happens when you apply a second or third coat of paint before the first coat has dried thoroughly.
Read MoreOak is a strong, hard type of wood, known for its stability. You can use it for just about anything: interior trim, floors and furniture. Red and white oak are the most common types used in America, with white oak being the cheaper variety.
Read MoreBathtubs stains are hard to live with. After all, few people want to take a shower while their feet are making contact with mysterious stains. Even fewer people are willing to take a bath with a tub in such a condition, as that would call for their entire bodies making contact with such stains.
Read MoreAnyone who has had a cat urinate on carpet can attest that cat urine is a strong, noxious odor that is hard to remove. When a cat urinates somewhere other than the litter box, the cat may be sick or may be acting out and marking its territory.
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