Four-poster beds are elegant and comfortable to sleep in. They give the feeling of the bed being separate from the rest of the room, with or without curtains surrounding the sleeping area.
These are often for sale at most furniture stores and include directions for assembly, but if you get a bed without instructions, they are not hard to put together.
Bed Frame The most critical part of a poster bed -- or any bed, for that matter -- is the bed frame itself.
A rubber-backed area rug is designed to reduce the incidence of slips and falls on slippery, polished floor surfaces. Unfortunately, the same rug can discolor the protective polyurethane finish applied to many hardwood floors and also discolor the wood beneath. Care must be taken in choosing a nonslip rug pad that will protect your family without damaging the wood floors that were installed, often with great care and expense, throughout your new or newly redecorated home.
Antique pressed aluminum loses its shine and darkens with age. A tray that hasn't been used in years may even appear black. However, there's no reason to get rid of tarnished or dirty aluminum.
Pressed aluminum trays can be restored with homemade cleaners. Uniquely designed antique pressed trays are perfect for serving desserts or appetizers to guests and can be restored to look like new inexpensively with homemade cleaning products.
When your cat urinates in your home outside of its litter box, it can stain fabrics and flooring, as well as leave behind a very unpleasant, strong odor. To clean this smell, you can use a natural cleaner you make yourself with fresh lemons.
Use lemons to clean away cat urine and deter re-marking. This way, you don't have to purchase expensive cleaners or harsh chemicals to rid your home of this unpleasant odor.
Poor organization can make a small house seem smaller. So make the most out of your storage space by utilizing every available inch. Finite spaces that have a set height and width, such as closets and wardrobes, tend to have wasted space between the top shelf and ceiling. You can reclaim this space and make it functional by installing additional shelves and rods, or by changing the purpose of the closet itself.
If you have the space for it, a one acre pond can provide recreation, food, and a nice atmosphere for a large plot of land. To build it you'll need the right tools for the job, and a good bit of planning. When properly planned, though, you can have a one acre pond ready on your land somewhat quickly.
Check with the local land management office to make sure you can build a pond on your properly legally.
From time to time dishwashers pose some rather vexing problems for homeowners who have become dependent upon them for the ease and convenience of getting the dishes done in a timely manner. One of those problems is the water that sometimes comes up through the air vent or the air gap at counter level.
Purpose Dishwasher air vents keep the water inside the dishwasher. The air vent, usually referred to as the air gap, is designed to prevent water from leaving the dishwasher before it is supposed to.
It’s disheartening to pull your cotton T-shirts from the wash only to find they’re covered in rust or water marks. Rust and water marks can be caused by mineral deposits in your water, from the zippers or accessories on other clothing, or from the water used to wash the clothes sitting too long in the pipes.
Common household products will remove rust or water marks from cotton T-shirts. Regardless of the cause, you don’t have to throw away your cotton T-shirts.
Mahogany is a term used to describe a variety of different dark-colored woods. It is reddish brown, has a straight grain, no grooves or pockets and it is durable. These traits make it a popular choice for flooring. When cared for properly, mahogany floors can last a long time. Proper care of mahogany floors is fairly straightforward; they need to be cleaned and polished regularly with a gentle cleanser. The ingredients you need to clean mahogany floors can usually be found in your cupboards.
Railroad ties can make a sturdy fence that matches rugged terrain on large properties. These fences are commonly found on ranches and farms, where they help to contain cattle and other animals. Get ties from a reputable lumber source in your area, and inspect them before you make your fence. Older recycled ties may be rotted or have critter infestations, reducing the life of your fence. Recycled ties may also contain creosote.