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How to Date Noritake Dinnerware

One of many Japanese manufacturers to export china to the United States during the 20th century, Noritake has remained popular throughout. Its recognition grew when its ceramics were premiums given by a soap company in the '30s. During the period just after World War II, occupying American forces sent the tableware home and Noritake's wares spread. Since that time, the durability, beauty and appeal of Noritake china have not diminished.

How to Decorate and Dress Up a White Down Comforter

A plain white down comforter is fluffy, comfortable and provides you with insulated warmth during the cold season. On the other hand, they are boring to look at, especially when you have an intricately decorated bedroom. Knowing how to decorate and dress up your plain down comforter is a creative project that turns a plain white bedspread into something both functional and ornamental. comforter Spread out the comforter in front of you, making sure there are no wrinkles or creases in it.

How to Use an Angle Grinder to Cut Travertine Stone

Travertine is one of the most durable natural stones known to man, and has been in use for thousands of years. While the historical way of shaping the stone was with a hammer and a chisel, modern day advancements have allowed the use of tools such as tile wet saws and angle grinders. While a tile wet saw is ideal for making straight cuts, a variety of corner cuts as well as angle cuts and holes for drains are more easily accomplished with a common angle grinder.

How to Use Wood for Expansion Joints in Concrete

The expansion joints in your concrete slabs help to reduce cracks from developing as separate slabs brush against each other. To be effective though, the joints need a semi-flexible material inside to cushion the impacts. Using wood as the joint filler is a common practice, and the installation process requires no previous experience to complete successfully. All that's required is a bit of measuring and cutting to fill the joint snugly, continuing to give your slabs the protection needed.

What Is Magnetic Ink? | HomeSteady

Magnetic ink can be read by both humans and MICR machines. It's widely used by banks, government agencies and businesses worldwide. As a business owner, you can use magnetic ink to print your own checks and vouchers. This will help you save money in the long run and increase brand awareness. Magnetic ink has a long history of use in the banking industry. Think of check numbers, account numbers and other special numbers at the bottom of checks.

How to Clean an Ipe Deck

Ipe wood is a popular choice for decks and porches thanks its beauty and resilience. The wood starts as a striped reddish-brown color; when faded from sun and weather exposure, it takes on a gray-silver hue. The wood resists cutting and impact damage, fungal infection and insect damage, making it ideal for many outdoor applications. Cleaning this deck can help to keep your lawn or yard looking great; it is also the first step in a refinishing project to bring the wood back to its original color.

How to Arrange Furniture in a Combined Living & Dining Room

While many people love the voluminous spaces and breezy feeling of open floor plans, decorating combined living room and dining room spaces can prove challenging. Arrange furniture that maximizes the functionality of your open plan interior without sacrificing style. How to Arrange Furniture in a Combined Living & Dining Room Your living room and dining room furniture need not match to make the areas look unified and stylish. Things You Will Need + Graph paper Furniture Accessories Warning Keep high traffic areas clear of furniture.

How to Use Plasti-Dip | HomeSteady

Plasti Dip is a multi-purpose synthetic rubber coating that can be used anywhere in the home, office or workshop. It is available in five colors (black, white, red, blue and yellow) and a clear formula. It can be sprayed, brushed or dipped, and the applications are endless. Use it only in well-ventillated areas. Plasti Dip Products Things You Will Need + Plasti Dip Wire or string Paint brush The object being coated needs to be clean, dry, and free of grease and grime.

How to Remove Ink From Cotton & Khaki

Removing ink stains from washable fabrics such as cotton and khaki can be problematic. Your success may ultimately depend on if the stain is the result of water-soluble (ballpoint) ink or permanent ink. If your garment has a special place in your wardrobe, your best bet is to take it to a professional dry cleaner. Things You Will Need + Rubbing alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent Small sponge Old towels or thick stack of paper towels Laundry detergent Ammonia But you can first try to remove ink stains at home.

How to: Whimsical Painting on Chairs

Chairs needn't be boring varnished, single-colored pieces of furniture that no one seems to notice. They can be painted with whimsical designs, characters and patterns of your choice. Painted chairs are not just functional furniture, they're functional art and statements of your own personality, sense of humor and quirkiness. Preparing chairs before painting is as important as the paint itself, because any flaws seen before painting will be visible afterwards.