If you have a large collection of VHS tapes and DVDs and need more storage space for them, it is generally very simple to build storage shelves to contain them. The most important thing is building the shelves large enough to store both the tapes and the DVD cases, meaning they need to be more than 7 inches high and 5 inches wide. Once you have the right size wood for this, you can build a whole cabinet of shelves stacked on top of one another.
Adding tile to a kitchen or bathroom offers an element of design and texture variation, but grouting the tile is a messy task. During the installation, a professional tile contractor carefully wipes away excess grout immediately and protects the floor with a drop cloth.
Remove grout spills from linoleum before they can scratch the surface. Things You Will Need + Plastic putty knife Damp sponge Wet/Dry vacuum Sugar Absorbent rags However, if splatters of wet grout landed on the linoleum flooring, you can remove them carefully, without scratching the linoleum.
An old iron bed from a yard sale, thrift store, flea market or the attic is a great find. Such beds are heavy and well-made, and will provide many more years of enjoyment. Unfortunately, unless the bed has been regularly maintained it is likely to have rust and other dirt that you will need to remove.
A cleaned and restored iron bed makes a wonderful showpiece in the bedroom. The investment in cleaning an old iron bed is minimal, since household items such as vinegar and lemons, and a mild detergent are all that is necessary to clean up an old iron bed.
Homeowners often select vinyl window trim and siding due to its durability and low maintenance. Vinyl window trim can be cleaned with a power washer, but failure to properly use the power-washing equipment may result in damage to the siding and possible leaking.
Things You Will Need + 1/4 cup dishwashing soap Quart-size spray bottle Soft bristle brush Water hose 1 1/3 cup white vinegar Rubber gloves Ladder Commercial products are available for cleaning vinyl trim, but they can be abrasive and expensive.
According to Chest journal, one in four Americans suffered from night heartburn in 2005 alone. Many individuals also battle with chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
You can raise the head of a bed using several methods. For individuals suffering from these conditions, getting to sleep at night without having chest discomfort or gasping is often difficult. A reasonable solution is to find simple ways to raise the head of the bed to receive relief.
The Drexel Heritage name is a widely respected one in the world of furniture manufacture. Many older pieces of Drexel Heritage furniture are still going strong after decades of use, and some have even increased in value. If you have a Drexel Heritage pedestal dining table hutch in your home, you can learn more about it and perhaps even find its current market value.
Contact an antiques dealer to assess your piece's value.
Making a crib comforter for a new baby is almost as easy as making a sandwich. In fact, a simple crib quilt is nothing more than a sandwich made of two layers of fabric and a filling of polyester batting sewn together with either yarn or thread.
An easy hand-tied crib comforter is a simple and beautiful gift for a baby. In this article, you will learn how to make a quick gift by assembling and tying together the three sandwich layers with yarn that coordinates with your chosen fabric.
Mulling is a window industry term that describes a type of window assembly. Windows assembled to attach one on top of the other are called “stacked” windows. Mulled windows are manufactured to assemble side-by-side. Mulling also includes more complex window constructions, including stacked and mulled window combinations and large window combinations that are assembled at the installation site. Simple window assemblies are mulled as twins, triples and quads.
Twin Mulled Window Mulled windows are attached side-by-side.
Having a garden can be a rewarding hobby, and having a dog can be equally gratifying. However, sometimes the two do not go well together, particularly when the family pooch has taken to relieving himself in the vegetable patch. Dog urine saturates the soil, and the scent tends to linger.
Even outdoors, the odor of dog urine can be overwhelming. The odor can be particularly strong in the hot summer weather when most gardening activity takes place.
Tiling the top of a kitchen counter is an economical alternative to installing granite or other slab material. The one downside to using tiles on your countertop is that the edges are difficult to finish. Buy wood trim at any home improvement retailer to finish the edges of your counter. Use trim that is the same width as the counter plus the tile that you will be using so that the top of the trim sits flush with the top of the tile.