You've just dyed your hair and you're more than happy with the results. You're just about to style your new 'do when you look down and, to your horror, see a big drop of hair dye on your shiny hardwood floors. Before you panic, follow these simple steps and in no time at all, your wood floors will be back to normal. Keep Hardwoods Looking New Things You Will Need + SOS pad Water Wet the SOS pad with lukewarm water.

Stucco is a popular finish on the exterior of homes or interior ceilings, among other things. If you are updating the paint or accidentally get paint on the stucco, you'll need to take precautions to remove the paint without damaging the stucco. OKAROL Things You Will Need + Commercial paint remover Rubber gloves Breathing mask (like a doctor's mask) if desired Plastic Clean rag or paintbrush Water Tip Test the paint remover in a small, inconspicuous area first.

Threaded PVC pipe is used to make secure connections when the application places a lot of stress on the pipe. PVC pipe isn't usually sold with pre-cut threads, so you must cut them yourself. How to Thread a PVC Pipe Pipe made from polyvinyl chloride or PVC is widely used for many plumbing applications because of its low cost and reliable performance. For some projects, PVC plastic pipe must be connected using threaded fittings.

Electric percolators have been used for decades to make fresh coffee without boiling water or using a bulky coffee maker. Sunbeam electric percolators come in several makes and models, but all electric percolators work in basically the same way. The basic components are a coffee chamber and stainless steel filter. Many percolators have a removable power cord or a separate power base so they can double as a coffee server.

We’ve all struggled with a clogged toilet before. Plunging is messy and unpleasant, and chemicals can have harsh fumes and toxins that shouldn’t be flushed into our environment. Surprisingly, a combination of baking soda and vinegar is a greener way to unclog any type of drain safely and easily. Unfortunately, this will work only if the toilet is not already full of water, which will dilute the mixture so much that it won’t work.

Standard screw-style hooks that you would use for wood or masonry walls aren’t recommended for vinyl siding, but there are a variety of hooks available that are specifically designed for use with vinyl. These hooks are typically categorized as flush-mount “S” hooks, “J” hooks or mounting clips. They install on your siding without making holes or dents or leaving rust stains. Standard Hooks You can hang flower baskets, wreaths or other decorative elements from your exterior wall without damaging the vinyl siding.

Repairing and repainting popcorn ceilings with radiant heating systems above them depends on what damage or discoloration has occurred. Another consideration is whether the entire ceiling needs repair or just the popcorn surface. The problem with all popcorn ceilings is that most are applied as slurry of a thin adhesive, texturing material and cheap ceiling paint over non-primed drywall. The fact that there is no primer layer between the popcorn coating and drywall and that the radiant heat expands and contracts the ceiling surface makes refinishing decisions a challenge.

Antiquing bathroom cabinets is a quick update that makes the entire bathroom look different. The antiqued look is a popular one on cabinets both in the kitchen and bathroom. You can also add it to shelves, picture frames and other wood surfaces in the bathroom to create a coordinated look. Antiquing plain cabinets gives them a new look. Things You Will Need + Screwdriver Mild detergent Soft cloth Sand paper Paint Stain Paintbrush The antiquing process isn't an exact science.

Are you planning to put a walk-in flower cooler on your property? A variety of commercial options are available for a walk-in flower cooler, but for those who are handy and would like a specific size or variety, building your own walk-in cooler might be the best option. You may be surprised to discover that a homemade flower cooler is not out of your reach. A few steps will put you well on your way to a walk-in flower cooler that is just what you wanted.

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