Walnut oil magnifies the beauty of wood furniture and flooring, while adding a protective finish. Unlike many finishes, walnut oil is all natural, which means it does not possess any toxic chemicals, although there is still a danger of nut allergies if food comes into contact with a walnut finish. Walnut oil finishes "in" the wood, rather than "on" the wood, like varnish, which means walnut oil does not form a layer on the wood.

Recycled rubber can be shredded into an anti-slip material or a shock-absorbing mulch. It can be found in a variety of colors, including blue, red, green and yellow. However, when you have a particular shade in mind and cannot find the recycled rubber in that color, it's time to purchase some rubber bonding dye. Recycle rubber tires by mulching and painting them. Things You Will Need + Dish soap Rags Rubber bonding dye Wheelbarrow Stir stick Paint brush Tire markers Rubber bonding dye makes it possible for the recycled rubber to take on a new color without flaking off.

The Bella Cucina Rocket blender is an inexpensive personal blender. The blender cup functions as the drinking cup making it ideal for shakes and smoothies. There are minimal repairs that can be done on the blender when problems occur. Rocket blender is the right size to make single-serving smoothies. The main problem is that the parts are not made of high-quality material and break quickly. The warranty only covers broken parts for the first year.

Table of Contents Start with a Soak Parchment Paper Wear the Pants to Shrink Hanging Considerations It’s daunting to take a pair of pants out of the dryer, only to find they’re now a size or two smaller. Whether your pants shrunk when you washed them or you bought them just a bit too tight, you don’t have to give them to charity or pitch them in the trash.

Table of Contents Woodworking Exterior Marine Aesthetics Recommendations Choosing the right kind of screw for your project may be a bit confusing but knowing your options can help with the process. Brass screws offer special characteristics that some may find desirable, although the material is softer and the price is higher for this kind of metal.

Empty 55-gallon barrels can be reused for a variety of purposes including making rain barrels, planters and simply for storage. Since some 55-gallon barrels have a non-removable top, you must cut it off before you can reuse it. Whether the barrel is made from wood, plastic or metal, the cutting process requires only basic power tools and the proper cutting blade depending on the barrel material. Many wooden barrels have permanent tops that must be cut.

Most homeowners redecorate their homes at regular intervals to keep up with the times or to accommodate changing tastes. This often includes replacing worn-out items like faded wallpaper or old carpeting. Unfortunately, replacing carpet can be prohibitively expensive, especially if you need a high quantity. Things You Will Need + Carpet dye Plastic tub White vinegar Sponges Carpet dye is one feasible and inexpensive solution, especially if you have wool carpeting or a wool-polyester blend.

You don't always need noxious chemicals to kill cockroaches in your home. Tests at Kansas State University revealed that certain brands of dryer sheets contain linalool, a natural, aromatic substance found in lavender, basil and marjoram. But to certain insects, it is toxic. Get rid of cockroaches with dryer sheets. After they crawl over the dryer sheet, they become lethargic and slowly die. Although studies have yet to be conducted specifically on cockroaches, anecdotal evidence suggests that it works well on these insects as well.

Add a touch of country to your kitchen by making your own tin panels for your kitchen cabinets. This popular retro design adds detail and shimmer to otherwise monotone kitchen cabinetry. You can install your own by removing the inner panel of each kitchen door or by placing a tin panel over each door. Plain or Decorative Refinish your kitchen cabinets with tin inserts. Choose between plain or decorative tin panels for your cabinets.

Asphalt tiles can usually be found in older commercial establishments and basements due to their low costs and popularity from the 1920s to the 1960s. These decades old floors increasingly require retiling, but removing existing asphalt tiles can be messy and time consuming, as well as dangerous. Very dark or black asphalt tiles may contain asbestos, so check a tile sample before proceeding with self-removal. Asbestos tiles will require professional removal services.