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DIY Video Wall Big Screens
Videos are much more enjoyable on the big screen, but buying a flat screen TV to hang on your wall can cost you thousands of dollars. Instead, you can transform the walls of your home into big screens with just a little professional-grade screen paint or "goo" as some brands are labeled. This paint
How to Use Simple Green to Power Wash House
Using Simple Green cleaner and a power washer is an effective way to clean dirt and mildew from the outside of your home. Power washing restores your house to its original beauty without having to scrub. Simple Green is an environmentally friendly cleaner that's effective on dirt, grime and mildew.
How to Clean Baby Bottles So They Won't Get Yellow
Keeping baby bottles clean helps prevent discoloration. Discoloration can come from stains from formula or other liquids left inside the bottles for long periods. By emptying the bottles after each use and washing them, you can prevent stains from forming and remove any that do appear. Dish detergen
How to Replace Water-Damaged Linoleum on the Floor
Linoleum, like vinyl, is waterproof, but that doesn't mean it's totally impervious to water damage. If water has gotten underneath the linoleum, the flooring may pop up and become discolored or moldy. Taking up linoleum can be difficult because it's glued down, but if it's been water-damaged, then c
How to Remove Engine Oil Spills From Concrete Driveway
A leaky engine will not only wreak havoc on your car, but will also make a mess out of your concrete driveway. Whether you have a fresh oil spill or an old oil stain, it is possible to remove it from your concrete driveway with a little bit of hard work. Engine oil spills on concrete will set in qui
How to Naturally Kill Gnats
Gnats can be tiny flying nuisances. There are several different types of gnats, and most of them are harmless--just annoying. They fall into the same order in the animal kingdom as mosquitoes and sand flies. By comparison they are the lesser of the evils, but this still doesn't mean that they're in
How to Attach Shutters to Brick
It's not too difficult to attach vinyl shutters to the brick fascia of your home.
How to Remove Corn Stains - And the Butter - From Clothes
How do I Remove Corn Stains from Clothes - How to Remove Corn Stains
How to Get Rotten Smells Out of Freezers
Whether food has gone rotten or been left open or it's just been too long since you've cleaned, the freezer can get stinky. Turning it off and deep cleaning is good to do annually but is not always practical. If you're having company or just don't have the time to deep clean, a few sprays and a box
How to Clean the Inside of Leather Coats
Because leather coats are damaged with excessive moisture, commercial washing methods are not advisable in cleaning the lining of these garments. There are, however, alternate methods available to effectively wash the lining of leather coats. Implement some easily obtained items with specific applic
How to Stop My Dishwasher from Stinking
Dishwashers are more than convenient. They hide our dirty dishes from guests, keep our counters clear of clutter and clean the messes our toddlers and teens leave behind. Dishwashers, using water hotter than our hands can handle, also help keep us healthy by sanitizing dishes, glassware and utensils
How to Keep Pools Clear
Pool owners can tell you that keeping a pool clear is a battle. It's wrought with algae buildup, cloudy or milky water, pool bottom sediment, surface debris and water that turns blue, brown or black. The enjoyment you get from a clear pool that you actually want to swim in is the reward. Pool manufa
How to Clean Porcelain Figures
Porcelain figures are subject to dust, dirt and grime simply by sitting pretty in your home. Although you should dust your porcelain figures with a soft cloth regularly to prevent buildup, sometimes you need a cleaning technique that is more heavy-duty. Since the figures are often fragile and becaus
What are Laundry Fabric Whiteners?
Definition of fabric whiteners in the laundry to remove stains or brighten clothes.
How do I Grow a Loofah Sponge?
The gourd plant Luffa aegyptiaca Mill, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a native vegetable in South America commonly called a loofah or loofa. Grow this vegetable for a versatile sponge to use in the bath or kitchen. Use the loofah sponge to exfoliate your skin or to scrub pots, grills or ot
How to Stage Shelves
Staging shelves basically means positioning them in such a way that will enhance your space and create a smooth flow of traffic in your room. Staging is done to create the optimum level of enjoyment, and should be done in consistency with the architectural aspects of the room. You do not need to be
How to Remove Ink
Toddlers can show their creativity and speed in many ways, sometimes by drawing giant squiggly lines all over the seat of your new living room chair with an ink pen. It's impractical to think you can replace an object once it becomes stained, particularly larger pieces that are pricey. Sometimes you
How to Create Granitelike Countertops
Granite countertops are an expensive addition to a kitchen, making them less than a budget-friendly option for the do-it-yourself homeowner. If your old laminate countertops are in good condition, faux-finishing provides an inexpensive solution. With a can of primer, a few cans of stone spray paint,
How to Vacuum Broken Tempered Glass
Tempered glass, also called safety glass, has the advantage of being four to five times stronger than standard glass. It is made with a process that involves extreme heating and then rapid cooling. Tempered glass shatters into oval-shaped pebbles when broken, therefore there are no sharp edges that
How to Clean Kitchen Brushes
Kitchen brushes are often used in place of a sponge or rag. They are usually designed specifically to clean certain items. Some are made to clean vegetables, fruit and other foods while others are designed to scrape the grease and other residue off dishes. Many cooks have several kitchen brushes des