You set your favorite Revereware stock pot on the stove and then get distracted and forget about it, until you smell something burning or the fire alarm goes off. Now you have a charred, stuck-on mess inside your pot, and the pot may be blackened on the outside. You could toss it and buy a new one, but with some time and effort, your Revereware stock pot could be cleaned both inside and out, ready for use again.

The Lasco Bathware company has been in business for more than 40 years, making bathroom products. One out of every four homes has a Lasco product with no other company coming close, according to the Lasco website. In addition to a wide variety of bath tubs and showers, Lasco also makes shower pans. Shower pans, also known as shower bases and shower trays, form the bottom part of the shower area.

Humidifiers can ease breathing problems caused by dry winter air. They can also protect wooden floors and furniture by preventing the shrinkage and warping caused by cold and over-drying during the winter. Humidifiers Humidifiers emit moist air into a room, increasing the room's humidity levels. They work by pulling the moisture from a water reservoir, either by using an evaporative belt or a rotating drum covered in absorbent padding. A properly functioning humidifier will not damage wood floors.

PVC pipe is not the most sturdy material from which to make a flagpole, but it is definitely economical. The question is, "How do you take advantage of the ease of assembly and economy without sacrificing strength?" Materials Whether you want the pole to be removable or not will affect the height of the pole. A pole taller than about 10 feet will need to be reinforced unless it's too thick to be attractive, and this may make taking the pole down more difficult.

You may have inherited or purchased an antique trunk that has seen better days. These trunks are an interesting conversation starter that offer a large amount of storage space. They can be used as a bench at the foot of the bed, as a coffee table or even as a stand-alone room accent that adds character to the rest of the room. Although trunk refinishing may take a bit of time, this is a fulfilling weekend project for the do-it-yourselfer.

In shape-shifting furniture, both futons and click-clack seating rule the market, transforming from forms of seating into beds or chaises. Deciding which is best for you depends largely upon whether you like the appearance and comfort offered by each piece in its various positions. Futon Pros A futon decorated by lights. A futon offers a variety of options in color and style; a futon shop may offer the same basic futon but designed in a number of different ways; the wooden frame may be finished in a color to match other wooden furniture in your home, or designed to look like bead board, like mission-style furniture, or even without arms for a modern appearance.

Konecto makes vinyl flooring that looks like real wood or stone, but is stain resistant. However, the vinyl flooring does require particular care to remain beautiful. It's not hard though. A few simple accessories, and a few hours of maintanence per week is all you will need to keep your floor looking fresh and gorgeous for years to come. Step 1 Put furniture feet protectors (plastic, metal or casters) on your furniture.

Borrowing baby furniture or buying it secondhand is a great way to save money. After all, once the baby arrives, you’re going to have a lot of other needs, so the saved money will come in handy. But how can you be sure the furniture is clean and sanitary? Don’t worry. Most baby furniture is constructed to be easy to clean, as long as you disinfect all the surfaces, and wash any fabrics in a baby-safe detergent that won’t damage flame-retardant fabrics.

Granite counters are strong and decorative, so it's understandable that you would want to keep them that way. Having granite counter tops in your bathroom means you run the risk of covering your counter tops in a film of hairspray. A film of hairspray on your counter does not look or feel good. Things You Will Need + Warm water Dish soap Rag Washcloth Hand towel When this happens, the overall size of your counter becomes smaller since the hairspray-covered area will cause anything that is set on top of it to get sticky.

Tube fence gates are available in several lengths and in three colors. The lengths range from 4 foot long walk-through gates to 20 foot long drive through gates with a standard height of 50 inches. Colors include red, green and galvanized metal, with tube diameters of 1 3/4 inch and 2 inches. Merchants sell the gates including a hardware kit for installation on posts. Tube gates are durable and withstand high winds, snow and ice Place the gate on wood blocks to hold in place.