Cultured marble tubs are very luxurious and extravagant looking. Cultured marble isn't cut or carved from a marble slab, but is marble dust mixed with a resin and is then molded to the desired shape. There is a very durable gel coat that covers the finished tub which gives it the smooth, high gloss or satin shine. In order to maintain the intended surface, it is important to use the appropriate … [Read more...]
How To Clean a Cast Iron Bathtub Using Natural Products
Cast iron bathtubs are made to last for a very long time. It is a good idea to take great care of them since they will be a permanent fixture in the home. Abrasive cleaners can scratch or dull the porcelain finish on the tub surface. Using non-abrasive cleaners is the best policy. There is no need to purchase a cleaning product as you have items used every day in the home that can be used. For … [Read more...]
How to Clean an Acrylic bathtub
If you have or are considering purchasing an acrylic tub, you have made a wise choice. Acrylic tubs are durable, lightweight, and will last a long time. Also, they come in a variety of styles such as vintage style, freestanding, clawfoot tubs, pedestal tubs, slipper, and double slipper, as well as dual ended tubs. Any of the acrylic tubs can be painted to match or compliment and bathroom … [Read more...]
Go Green With DIY Gift Giving
In today's world, people buy what they need, with no regard to waiting til their birthday or Christmas. Therefore, when it is time for gift giving, there is typically no real need at hand. It does the heart good to be a gift giver, so here is an idea that anyone can put together as a gift and will be well received. Potpourri you put together yourself can be made with a citrus or flowery … [Read more...]
Make Custom-Mixed Sweet Orange Tea Favors
With all the parties you will attend from now to the new year, and all the hostess gifts you will want or need to give, you'll want to set your gift apart. Giving a gift you have made is often the most appreciated gift, since it shows you gave some thought to who the host and hostess really are. If your friend or family member enjoys a cup of hot tea, preparing a custom blended tea for them will … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Decorating-Get The Look You Want
There is a lot to be said about tradition, and Christmastime is one of the most traditional times of the year. Decorations on the family Christmas tree usually have lots of trinkets made by our children from twenty or thirty years ago. This may be the year to move on to a Christmas tree that reflects who you are now as a person, rather than who you were in the early days of establishing your … [Read more...]
Peppermint Everything!
Winter brings a totally new taste and smell to the pallet than summer and fall. The smell of cinnamon, pumpkin and peppermint fill the air and is inhaled when we drink our spiced chai and eat our peppermint bark. Speaking of peppermint bark, the article below adds a new twist, oreo. The recipe calls for: 1 pound dark chocolate almond bark 1 pound white chocolate almond bark 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Bob Villa says Pine Cones are Good
You don't have to live in a rural area to find an abundance of pine cones. Many yards have trees that produce these conifer cones, or pine cones. The pine cone is the female reproductive cone that produces the seed of the tree. If you have these pine cones in your yard, be glad, they are beneficial in many ways. Below you will find a list of things you can do with the pine cones you pick up in … [Read more...]
Knockoff Pottery Barn Glitter & Snow Pine Cones
These glitter and snow pine cones are hot hot hot! Pottery Barn is selling them for a nice price, but you can have them for much less. This link gives great step-by-step instructions on how to make these amazing decorations yourself. Below is a supply list and condensed instructions on making these glitz and glamour decorations. Supplies needed: Pine cones, a variety of sizes is … [Read more...]
Eat to Make You Happy
The X and Y generation is discovering that the fast food diet of Taco Bell, Burger King, Friendly's and Pizza Hut is no where near a healthy food choice. These fast food diets are filled with processed chemicals and have hardly any nutrients which throws of the body's feel-good chemistry. It is possible to eat foods that will boost your spirits and shrink your belly. We'll call it … [Read more...]
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