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Low-maintenance landscaping ideas for the backyard cut down on the amount of work you have to do to keep your yard looking groomed. Plant choice and simple designs help to make your yard low maintenance.
Read MoreClean rags Steel wool No. 1 White vinegar Hydrogen peroxide Mineral spirits Hardwood floor cleaner Bleach Fine sandpaper Hardwood floor wax In extreme cases, removal of the floorboards, replacement and refinishing might be your only option for the darkest water stained areas. You've decided to fix that dark water spot on your hardwood floor that's been hidden under a throw rug for years.
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Garden hoses are designed to deliver water to your plants, and they do just that: a standard hose shoots out some 17 gallons of water per minute.
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If you have a large, inflatable bed or pool float but don't have an air compressor or leaf blower, you know you have a problem. Neither a foot pump nor your lungs are the answer. Fortunately, you can rig certain vacuum cleaner models to do the job.
Read MoreHanging from a hook near your bathtub lies your once favorite bath brush. It sits crusted with bathroom mold, soap scum and other unidentifiable dirt. You'd love to clean this brush to use when enjoying bath time but you don't know how.
Read MoreAntique, ornate wall clocks add a personal touch to your home. These old fashioned clocks differ in their construction from the more typical lightweight plastic or wooden clocks commonly seen in homes today.
Read MoreRemoving stubborn glue from a fiberglass shower insert requires careful application of products and careful scrubbing to prevent damage to the surface. Glue is typically used to install sliding shower doors and to mount fixed shelving inside the shower cubicle.
Read MoreMany homeowners choose vinyl shutters to frame the windows of their home. These sturdy accent pieces on your home's façade require little maintenance. However, sometimes homeowners want to remove their vinyl shutters for repainting or to change the look of their home.
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