Sanding a wood door is best achieved with two different sanders. A hand-held belt sander should be used for the initial surface removal, and then a palm sander should be used for a quality finish. The sandpaper you use at each stage of the job is important, as is your technique. Sand your doors well before you refinish them. Load the belt sander with sandpaper. Heavily painted and rough-hewn doors need very coarse 60-grit or less sandpaper.

Table of Contents Causes of Oven Smoking Self-Cleaning Ovens Cleaning an Oven Manually Preventing Future Problems Oven User Manuals & Troubleshooting Guides An oven may smoke when it's new or because grease or food has built up on it. Or, you may not have completely rinsed away all cleaning products. Clean ovens rarely smoke or smell.

Whether you like bedding the calming color of a soft blue sky or the vibrant yellow of a cluster of daffodils, sleep on bedclothes uniquely tailored to your style by dyeing them yourself. Create a coordinated bedding set by choosing just one color, or mix and match colors to represent your favorite color combination. Dye bedding subtle colors for a sophisticated look. Fabrics Bedding that contains cotton, linen or polyester is the best candidate for receiving and holding dye.

Stone fireplaces are durable and energy efficient. The stones absorb heat from the fire and radiate it into the room, and they can remain hot for some time after the fire is out. These fireplaces also can accumulate soot, dust and burn marks. Stone fireplaces can be cleaned and protected. You can beautify and brighten a stone fireplace and add some protection to the stone and mortar by cleaning and sealing it.

While many of us are accustomed to thinking of leather as a delicate item when it comes to cleaning, in reality you can clean leather with household products without damaging the finish or shortening its lifespan. Keep your leather sofas plush and clean. Whether you want to clean a leather sofa, leather boots or jacket, items on your bathroom countertop or in your kitchen cupboard can help you keep your leather pieces conditioned, clean and supple.

As the British increased their empire through colonization in the 1800s, they settled in places like the West Indies, the Caribbean islands, Singapore and Africa. They imported their furniture and house wares from England but soon found them inappropriate for those tropical climates. Their efforts to acclimate themselves to their surroundings resulted in what is now referred to as British Colonial style. Bring this look to your kitchen with a mixture of traditional British style, tribal motifs and laid-back island décor.

Adding wainscoting is a relatively inexpensive way to add warmth and character to a drab room. Although it is easy to install, you will probably need to work around obstacles such as outlet boxes, window or door casings or baseboard heaters. Wainscoting comes in different heights, styles and materials. Things You Will Need + Pry bar Hammer Measuring tape Miter saw Construction adhesive Paneling nails Marker One way to work around a baseboard heater is to frame around it, using trim that's at least three-quarters-inch thick.

A claw-foot bathtub adds antique charm to a home – but can be very expensive. An inexpensive alternative is to buy an old painted one and restore it yourself. Rusty, unrestored tubs can be found in antique stores or at estate sales. Claw-foot tubs were popular during the Victorian era. Although you can get claw-foot tubs professionally restored, doing it yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. If restored properly, your tub's surface could last 15 to 20 years.

When you are working with bricks, it is likely that you will find a few chipped among those you purchase or break a few in the process of laying a wall or similar structure. Broken bricks can not only be unsightly, but can also create structural issues if used in a wall or structure that must hold weight. You can find several uses for broken bricks in your landscaping, though.

Maytag no longer makes or sells its Legacy Series washers. If you own one, however, you may find that you'll need to troubleshoot your machine for various problems. Try saving yourself some money by seeing if you can figure out what's not working correctly and solving the problem on your own. Wet Load If your laundry load is not distributed evenly, it can cause your clothes to not spin properly and thus remain wet.