Despite how much time we spend on our mattresses, they seldom need to be cleaned. Feather beds are much the same. Don't be tempted to stick your feather bed in the washing machine -- most manufacturers recommend dry-cleaning only. Meanwhile, keep your feather bed fresh and clean with a regular maintenance protocol. A young man sleeping in his bed. Protecting your Feather Bed Look after your feather bed properly to keep cleaning to a minimum.

Typically, lattice is made from wood or plastic and is used to create trellises for your roses, as skirting for decks, to edge flowerbeds and serve as garden fencing against animals. But lattice can be made from other materials besides wood and plastic. Lattice alternatives include metal and alumawood. Those material alternatives can still have a lattice look and add elegance to your indoor decor or outdoor garden and they can require less maintenance -- and some are studier.

Water heaters provide hot water through plumbing for use in the kitchen, laundry, and bath. Water boilers typically heat the entire home with hot water or steam, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Types of Water Heaters Water heaters come in more types than boilers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, they include conventional electric heaters with a storage tank, demand heaters without tanks, heat pump heaters, solar heaters, and tankless coil and indirect heaters, which use the water heated by a furnace or water boiler.

A patio can add much visual appeal and architectural elegance to your home, and with a wood patio awning your home will look even better. There are other types of patio awning materials available, such as vinyl and aluminum, but a wood patio awning has its own unique and ageless, charm, and is therefore much sought after by homeowners today. You can learn how to build a wood patio awning with some basic, carpentry skills and the determination and patience to do so.

Craftsman is a popular manufacturer of hand and power tools, toolboxes and lawn equipment. A Craftsman toolbox is a convenient place to organize and store your tools and supplies. Although toolboxes are a low maintenance item you may experience the occasional drawer jam. The problem may be the result of a misalignment, an obstruction or an indicator that the glides need to be lubricated. Whatever the case, this problem should not take long to rectify.

Crown molding is a classic finishing touch that lends an air of formality to a room. Installing the molding in a room with plaster walls is no different from drywall in most respects, but there are a couple of things to note. First, a nail gun is the preferred tool for driving the nails, since the hammering tends to crack or damage the plaster. It also can be difficult to locate the studs in a plaster-walled room.

Mold will grow wherever it has food, moisture and humidity. This means you can find mold growth in just about any place if the conditions are right. Mold can grow rapidly on fabric, including clothing as well as bedding and window treatments, such as curtains. If you have come across mold growth or mold stains on curtains, do not disregard the idea of using them. You can remove mold from curtains using household cleaning products.

Yellow discoloration on a white shirt can be the result of perspiration stains, bleach stains or the remnants of an old stain. No matter what the source of the stain, yellow discoloration on your white shirt ruins the appearance of the shirt. Yellow stains don't need to ruin your white shirt. In addition to commercial products, natural remedies can help you return your white shirt to its original bright white condition.

Juicy Couture tracksuits are high quality and expensive, which makes it important to properly care for the tracksuit. Often these tracksuits are made of velour, terry cloth or a similar material that can deteriorate in quality when not cared for properly. By washing and drying the tracksuit with a mild cleaning routine, you can get all dirt and build-up off of the tracksuit while keeping it looking brand new for an extended period of time.

Lye is the common name for sodium hydroxide, also called caustic soda. It is an alkaline substance, meaning it has a pH greater than seven. Historical Production Traditionally, lye was produced by pouring water through wood ashes as part of the soap-making process. Features Lye is a white, solid material that can be broken down into flakes, pellets or powder. It is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air, and exothermic when dissolved in water, meaning it can produce heat.