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Why Do the Light Bulbs in My House Burn Out So Often?
With the tremendous number of lights in today's homes, it seems like every time you turn your head, you lose another bulb. The majority of light bulbs that people use within homes will burn out relatively quickly; however, it's not always through a fault of their own. There are many reasons why ligh
How to Keep Your Room Neat and Clean
For some people, keeping a room neat and clean can be a challenge. For those people, a system of organization must be in place in order for a room to be kept neat.
Homemade Window Cleaning Solution
Instead of purchasing window-cleaning solution, make your own at home. Homemade window cleaning solutions save you money because they use common ingredients found in your household. Commercial window cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals that not only hurt the environment but also cause
How to Clean Upholstery Foam
Upholstery foam is commonly used as cushioning in seat covers and padded cushions. The foam is durable and holds its form even through extended periods of use, making it perfect for use on furniture pieces. Upholstery typically covers the foam, protecting the foam itself from dirt and stains. When a
How to Clean a Hayward Filter
A Hayward filter is the brand name of what is referred to in the pool industry as a DE or diatomaceous earth filter. Pool filters should be cleaned at the beginning of every swimming season, generally in the spring of the year. This will keep your water crystal clear and beautiful the whole season l
Removing Super Glue From a Wood Table
A bottle of uncapped Super Glue tips over, or a tube leaks, and the surface of your wood table quickly becomes marred with a hardened adhesive stain. Many people sand and refinish the entire table when this happens. Unless the stain covers a large area, removing Super Glue in that way is a lot of un
Product Review: Sunlight Deep Clean Laundry Powder
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The Best Way to Clean a Whirlpool Tub
Cleaning your whirlpool tub will help keep it free of bacterial growth and unsightly stains and rings that are caused by dirt, shampoo, and soaps. You'll want to avoid harsh, abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface, dull the tub and actually promote bacteria growth. The goal of cleaning the t
How to Dissolve Lime
When water dries in your kitchen and bathroom, it can leave behind calcium and magnesium deposits which appear as chalky lime on your sinks and faucets. It can also build up in hidden areas like inside drainpipes, washing machines and coffee makers. Not only is lime unsightly, but it can clog up sho
How to Get Paint Runs Out of Walls
Sometimes a sloppy paint job can produce bad results. Paint runs can be among the byproducts of a hastily painted wall. Once paint is applied and begins to drip, it can dry quickly and become difficult to remove. If you are painting a large area, or have several people helping you paint, a few runs
The Best Way to Clean Up Cat Urine
Cat urine is one of the toughest smells to remove from carpet, wood, furniture and cloth. Sometimes a cat that has not been spayed or neutered will spray or urinate outside of the litter box to mark its territory. In other cases, the cat may show its disdain for the litter box, its placement or its
Homemade Rust Remover & Chrome Polish
Keeping your chrome fixtures clean and shiny can be a challenge, particularly in a humid climate that promotes rust development. While plenty of commercial rust removers and chrome polishers are on the market, they all contain chemicals that can adversely affect you, your family and the environment.
What Can I Put on Fake Wood Floors to Make Them Shine?
Laminate flooring can give homeowners the look of a beautiful hardwood floor without the cost and maintenance that hardwood floors require. Laminate floors are easy to clean and durable, making them the perfect choice for busy families. However, like any other flooring, laminate must be cleaned and
How to Cut Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds for windows typically come in a standard length of 84 inches. Some manufacturers and distributors will custom cut your new vertical blinds, but often for an additional fee. Low ceiling height, the installation of an exceptionally thick carpet, or the installation of a new floor over
How to Make Decoupage Candle Holders
Producing a decoupage candle holder is an inexpensive way to add to your home's decor. You could also give one of these homemade crafts as a gift. Whatever the case, these decorative candle holders can be made in an afternoon and all of the supplies are relatively inexpensive and can be obtained a
How to Finish Cedar Decks
Cedar is a beautiful and durable outdoor building material. Redwood cedar is a common wood for decking and naturally has some water repellent and preservative qualities. In spite of this, it is a good idea to seal and finish cedar to extend its life. The deck is exposed to water and sun as well as t
Cleaning a Washing Machine With Citric Acid
Washing machines can develop buildup because of mineral deposits and soap residue over time. This buildup may make your washing machine less energy efficient, and may even lead to a broken unit. To clean your washing machine of this residue, you can add citric acid to an empty wash cycle. The citric
How to Clean Comfortex Symphony Blinds
Comfortex Window Fashions offers a wide variety of blinds and shades including the Symphony® Cellular line of blinds and Symphony® Blackout blinds. Symphony blinds feature energy-efficient designs made of honeycomb-style cellular or pleated, UV blocking non-woven polyester fabric. Although
How to Remove Melted Plastic From Linoleum
You have a sticky, smelly mess when plastic from melted dishes and plastic flatware splatters on a linoleum floor. Fortunately, melted plastic from kitchen utensils, microwave bowls and plastic flatware on linoleum floors can be remedied with limited or no expense. You don't have to replace the enti
How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains From Seersucker
Tomato sauce in spaghetti or other dishes leaves a telltale orange or red stain when spilled on your seersucker garment. Seersucker is a type of cotton commonly worn in warm weather due to the thinness of the fabric. Because cotton garments can shrink when washed in hot water, care must be used in r