Many garages and basements across the country have a collection of unwanted cans of paint. The problem is that paint cannot be thrown out with the trash unless it is dried, as wet paint is considered a hazardous material. Leaving the lids off of the cans to let them air dry is not an option for pe

Wool rugs see a lot of wear and tear, especially when placed in high trafficked areas. Dirt, pet accidents and food spills can leave unsightly stains on wool rugs. It is important to remove stains as soon as they are noticed to prevent the stain from setting in to the wool fibers. In addition, keep

Wooden cutting boards are a classic kitchen staple. While plastic, granite and even glass have made inroads into the world of cutting surfaces, wood provides a warm, rustic feel and takes on character with the natural scuffs and dents that come with years of regular use. To keep your wood cutting bo

Candles are a simple, yet elegant, way to add to the ambience of your room. As the candle burns, its wax sometimes spills over the top of the candle, causing a melted wax stain on your wood surface. Melted candle wax can be completely removed from wood surfaces, like table tops or mantelpieces, but

Keeping the glass shower clean will ensure that it remains sparkling. Instead of using commercial cleaners in your shower, you can clean the glass walls and doors with natural ingredients that you have around your home. Cleaning the glass shower regularly will help to keep mold and mildew from formi

Like milk and other body fluids, blood creates a protein stain when it gets onto your clothes. Although the sight of red blood on your shirt may be disconcerting, blood stains -- like protein stains in general -- are actually quite easy to remove. However, different steps are required for fresh bloo

Stained, polished concrete flooring is beautiful. Even better, it is the ultimate floor when it comes to maintenance, as it does not require repeated polishing or waxing. To polish a concrete floor, you will need some heavy equipment, including a floor grinder and a number of polishing disks. If you

Orange can brighten up a room and add energy to any space. But this can be a tricky color. Use too much and your walls will scream at you. Choose pleasing shades and strategic locations to create the best results.

Appliances often begin to look dingy and old well before they need to be replaced. Redecorating your kitchen will often cause problems with appliances as well when they no longer match. Replacing appliances is an expensive way to go and is unnecessary. Appliances can be easily repainted to make them

Cigarette smoke has a way of getting inside everything: the carpet, the furniture, the walls, the clothes. Ridding those things of the smell of smoke can be difficult and time-consuming, depending on how long the room has been steeping in smoke. But it can be done with several uncomplicated steps.

Microsuede, or microfiber, is a material that is used for couches, blankets and a whole assortment of items today. Mirofiber is a tricky material to clean because it can discolor with the strangest cleaners. The best thing to do is to use a stain remover that is specified for microfiber. If you do n

Although chocolate is a popular confection worldwide, burnt chocolate is never appealing. Chocolate is heat sensitive, so it generally burns when melted too quickly or over high heat. Burned chocolate not only generates an ugly mess on saucepans, it quickly hardens and sticks to pans. Neglecting to

Marble thresholds are placed across doorways, entryways or any space where two types of flooring come together. They are sold in a variety of lengths and are cut to size with a tile cutter upon installation. The marble is the same type used for flooring, and must be cleaned in the same manner. Marbl

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Brick driveways can add a classic look to your home. They can, however, get dirty over time, perhaps with oil stains, antifreeze, bird droppings, mold and just plain old dirt. You can Clean a brick driveway in a similar way you would a concrete driveway, using one of several methods. If one method d

Indoor-outdoor carpet can help to create an indoor setting outside. Binding the two atmospheres, outdoor carpet allows you to have the best of both worlds. While your indoor carpet is subjected to children, pets and day-to-day life, your outdoor carpet faces its own daily challenges. When mold spore

Cooking oils burned onto the surface of a pan create a black, sticky mess. The sticky residue makes food cooked in the pan taste burned and can make it difficult to remove items after you are finished cooking. Also, pans with a thick coating of burned oil do not conduct and transfer heat as well as

Today, antique china is one of the most popular and sought after antiques. Because most early china was hand-painted, each pattern became individual. Also because of this, complete matched sets are very valuable and rare. China, which was valuable enough in its day to be considered a symbol of weal

HVAC cleaning equipment can help extend the life and efficiently of your HVAC unit.Pompe ?? chaleur image by mattmatt73 from Fotolia.comHeating, ventilating and air conditioning, or HVAC, is the system that maintains temperatures for residential and commercial buildings. In short, HVAC...