Homemade liquid laundry detergents sometimes end up too runny or thin. This is because ingredients used in home formulations are more delicate than the chemical additives used in commercial formulas. Thickening your liquid soap detergent doesn't take much time, and the ingredients used are completely natural. Thickened laundry detergent concentrates it for longevity. Things You Will Need + 16 oz. liquid laundry soap 20 oz. bottle 2 oz. vegetable glycerin 2 oz.

Sitting on a porch during a warm evening is perfect with a comfortable rocker. Knowing how to care for your rocker is critical in keeping the wood in good condition. Using the right paint will protect it from the harmful effects of radiation from sunlight and from water damage from rain. Rocking chairs last for years when covered properly. Of course, you want to use a paint that will stand up to hours and hours of someone sitting in the chair rocking the time away.

Garment industry pressing equipment ranges from miniature ironing boards to specialized steam machinery for different types of clothing. Pressing equipment is also used in industries such as laundromats and small fabric shops. Woman pressing new suit Pre-Design Pressing Pre-design garment pressing equipment prepares unpressed fabric through ironing before it is designed or cut. These machines are manually operated by pressing down on the fabric with a push bar that lowers the presser onto the fabric.

Laminate floors are popular in many homes because of the wide variety of available finishes and the durability of the product. Regular cleaning helps keeps laminates in good condition for decades. Homemade cleaners made with vinegars effectively clean laminate floors. Clean laminate safely with a vinegar-based spray and a dry mop. Vinegar vs. Other Cleaners A homemade, vinegar-based cleaner is safer for use on laminate floors than any soap-based cleaner.

If you’ve ever had problems with your central air conditioning system and called in an HVAC repair technician to take a look because of a suspected refrigerant leak or recharge, you may have been confused by exactly what it is he was doing with all those hoses and gear. The answer is that he was checking out your issues with the help of a service valve or service port. Unless you are experienced with air conditioning repair, this might not mean too much, but it is an important part of your system when it comes to maintenance.

A semi waveless waterbed offers you the soft contours of a traditional free flow waterbed but with much less sloshing water and fewer waves. To make a less wavy waterbed, manufacturers utilize fiber baffles, which absorb the water and restrict its motion within the mattress. When the time comes to drain a semi waveless waterbed, the process is actually quite similar to draining a free flow waterbed but takes a little more time and effort to finish the job because the water also needs to be removed from the baffles to be able to move the mattress.

Fresh, folded pajamas tucked under a pillow or in your dresser drawer are much more inviting than rumpled pajamas scooped from the floor. And although you could toss those P.J.s over the back of a chair or ball them up and toss them onto a shelf, It requires only a few flips of the wrist and elbows to properly fold pajamas. When folding pajamas, consider folding them into halves or thirds.

Medallions, painstakingly molded in heavy plaster, once were used to decorate ceilings. The same effect can be produced today using lightweight and far less costly ceiling medallions made of polyurethane foam. The medallion can be a stand-alone feature to add detail to a ceiling or used as a focal point to highlight a ceiling fan or chandelier. A row of smaller medallions can be used to dress up a hallway.

Stucco foam moldings are an inexpensive and easy-to-install alternative to hardwood moldings. Like hardwood moldings, stucco foam moldings are installed indoors and add architectural detail and interest to any room. Homeowners can get the beautiful look of expensive moldings without the cost. Unlike hardwood moldings, stucco foam moldings are fastened in place only with adhesive glue. This makes installation easily accomplished in a weekend. Masking tape can hold stucco foam molding in place while the adhesive dries.

Tiger maple, also known as curly maple, is a medium density wood that features an unusual striated pattern resembling a tiger’s stripes. This pattern runs perpendicular to the normal grain of the good and is created when the density of wood fibers fluctuates. Use a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch flat-tip brush. Things You Will Need + Sandpaper Maple Brown paint Brush Plastic comb Toothpick Tiger maple is usually used as an accent material when making panels and trim as large amounts of this wood can be visually-jarring and distracting to some individuals.