When your drain gets clogged, do you reach for commercial cleaners with harsh chemicals? That's what many people do. But this is simply not the best way; sometimes the chemicals get stuck behind the clog and begin to eat away at the pipe instead of the clog. And if the chemicals do get stuck, they could burn an unsuspecting plumber who comes in to fix things later. Do you really want such caustic … [Read more...]
Creative Toy Storage
It's a few days after Christmas, and your kiddos might have already gotten used to the new toys Santa brought them a few days ago. But maybe you haven't gotten used to where in the world you're going to store all these new playthings. Teaching responsibility is just as important as fun for a child. How can you teach your children to responsibly pick up after themselves, though, when there's simply … [Read more...]
Don't Use the Wrong Glue
There are a lot of different types of glue out there, and many different brands. Do you know how to choose the right one for your DIY project? Each kind of glue is made with a specific purpose in mind, so it's important to use the right one for your DIY adhesive need. If you're not sure what glues should be used for what, this article called "How to Choose the Right Glue for Your Project" that's … [Read more...]
6 Things That Are Making Your House Stink
What's that smell? It's a question all of us ask, whether we smell something good or something awful. It's an important question to answer if you're being bombarded with a bad smell, but in an unfamiliar environment, you may not be able to answer this question accurately. In fact, do you know the answer in your own home? The fact is, you may not even notice some bad smells in your home, because … [Read more...]
Patch Up Your Strip Flooring
Are a few of the boards in your hardwood-strip flooring damaged? Well, you don't have to wait until your floor needs replacing to get rid of that unsightly damage. It's possible to repair minor damage to a floorboard by replacing just the board that's damaged. If you don't know how, you can learn from this article posted on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Patch Strip Flooring". The featured video … [Read more...]
Cleverly Conceal Your Stuff
Have you dreamed of stashing stuff in hidden compartments like a secret agent? Maybe you've seen those spy movies where the secret agents and their nemeses always seem to have clever ways to conceal their stuff by making secret spaces in places no one would suspect, like behind a fireplace, or underneath a floorboard. Fortunately, bobvila.com has posted "Storage Where You Least Expected It: 10 Sly … [Read more...]
Fixing Rotted Wood with Epoxy
Is some of the wood of one of your windowsills or door frames rotting? There's more than one way to fix that, including replacing the whole piece of wood (maybe not the preferable option, because it might entail replacing the whole door frame or window frame), carving and inserting a wood patch, or grinding out the rotted wood and filling the space with epoxy. This latter option is the subject of … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Clean a Toilet
You probably know of a perfectly good way to clean your toilets; you probably just follow the instructions on the cleaner. But is there more to know about cleaning your toilets than what the instructions on the toilet bowl cleaner say? bhg.com claims there is and even posted an article called "How to Clean a Toilet" with an instructional video that details the whole process that they recommend as … [Read more...]
Tips to Clean a Messy Stove Top
Stove top messes are often a nightmare to clean up. Sauces splatter on the burner, cheese gets cooked on, and soup hardens on the heating coil; how do you get these tough messes to come off? Do you just need soap, a sponge and a lot of elbow grease? Not according to this article "How to Clean a Stove Top" posted on bhg.com, which features a video explaining how to efficiently clean up tough messes … [Read more...]
Pie Pan Plans
Were you gonna just throw away that disposable pie pan after you ate all the leftover pie from your Christmas feast? Well for one thing, if your area has recycling services, you should seriously consider recycling instead. But why even do that when you can re-purpose your disposable aluminum pie plates? That's right; there are ways you can use a disposable pie plate after the pie's gone (and … [Read more...]
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