Espresso Soap
Jenny has always been linked to creativity and is an art director for a non-profit advertising agency. One day Jenny while walking through a bookstore, a book on soap making caught her eye. Once she had the book at ... [... more]
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Maintaining Your Tools
Lubricate a saw with soap for easier cutting. Then, when finished cutting, use a drier sheet to clean up saw dust. ... [... more]
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What Is Mold?
Stachybotrys, the so-called "black mold," is the "bad boy" of molds. A written history documents the appearance of mold in the 19th century, but is only known to be problematic for humans and animals since the 1930s. ... [... more]
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Taking Care Of Linens
Starch linens every few washes. A thin layer of starch will help protect fabric from dirt. Combine one tablespoon of starch powder and two tablespoons of cold water until the mixture is smooth. Add 1-1/2 pints of ... [... more]
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Use baking soda and water to clean an iron. Then, with the iron on steam setting, press the steam button to get all the excess cleaner on a towel. ... [... more]
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Visit a local home center and purchase a strip of crown molding to use as an instant ledge on which to prop pictures. Have the molding cut to the desired length and attach it to any wall with finishing nails. ... [... more]
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This book is an easy-to-read guide for tasteful decorating on a budget--perfect for anyone wanting to spruce up their home without breaking their wallet. ... [... more]
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Cleaning Blinds
There is a cleaning tool available for this at most janitorial-supply stores. Simply dip the tool in soapy water, and, starting at the top, squeeze it around a slat and slide it down. Rinse in water and repeat. ... [... more]
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To remove wax stains from carpet, break out the iron. Take a thick, absorbent paper towel, fold it in half and place over the wax stain. Press straight down on the towel with an iron set on medium heat to prevent ... [... more]
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Vacuum-Cleaner Maintenance
Be sure you have set the beater bar at the right height. If it's set too low, it will be hard to push, and the beater bar can't really work. Thick carpets need to be set at a high number, while uncarpeted floors need ... [... more]
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Vacuuming And Loving It
Because they were doing battle with pet hair--11 house cats, "all neutered," she says--and needed a powerful vacuum, Roger Jenson researched central vacuum systems on the Internet, ordered one and installed it ... [... more]
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Uses For Talcum Powder
Fill a leftover talcum powder bottle with flour and keep it handy in the kitchen. It's very useful as a way to sprinkle flour on counters and dough when baking. Be sure to take the top off and run the bottle through ... [... more]
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