Marble provides an elegant touch to any home. This natural stone requires special care to keep it looking shiny and new. Contact with acidic or alkaline substances etches the marble and may cause a cloudy appearance. Clean cloudy marble with a polishing powder to restore its original color and shine

Even the most meticulous housekeeper can miss an ink pen in the laundry. If the pen goes undiscovered after washing, then it moves with the laundry to the dryer where it cannot only shower your dryer drum with ink, but become baked onto the inside surfaces of the dryer. Removing ink from the inside

Both Miele, a German company, and U.S.-based Wolf offer quality, high end convection wall ovens. Since Miele does not offer a built-in range oven, we'll compare the features and performance of the wall ovens only. Miele offers six models; two Chef Series Single Ovens, one MasterChef Double Oven, a

Paprika is a common spice comprised of several varieties of ground dried peppers. It’s bright red color is also used to decorate finished food products and as a natural dye. Clean the stain as soon as you spill it on the carpet and be careful to clean as much of the paprika as possible when th

The mattress stitch is ideal for joining together two pieces of fabric or hand-knitted material because when finished, it creates a near-seamless appearance. Because of this seamless appearance, these stitches can also be difficult to remove when you make a mistake. Taking your time and using a toot

The way medicinal herbs are stored determines the length of time they will stay useful for--if you put them away correctly, herbs will most likely remain potent for about a year. Storing herbs successfully requires some simple preparation and a few well-suited containers.

Add a soft, dreamy effect to your photography by using a diffusion or soft-focus filter. Before splurging on one of these photography accessories, experiment with homemade filters. Practice attaching common household items, ranging from cloth to items in your kitchen cupboards, to your camera lens a

You can kill mold without bleach. As a matter of fact, the EPA recommends in most cases that you try to kill mold without bleach, unless someone in your home is already having a serious reaction to the presence of mold. If you find mold in your home or building, it is important to stop its growth

Almost all jewelry will need to be cleaned occasionally, especially if the jewelry is worn frequently and is exposed to sweat, dirt, lotions, sunscreen or other substances or dust. While more expensive or delicate jewelry should be taken to a professional for cleaning, especially if there is any dou

Dutailier is a Canadian furniture company that makes a variety of home furnishings such as gliders, ottomans, reclining chairs and nursery items. The Dutailier furniture model number and serial number are used in several ways, including as a reference when ordering repair parts or cushions. The Duta

Brushed nickel has become a favorite finish for everything from the kitchen sink to door handles to bathroom fixtures. Brushed nickel is resistant to rust and other forms of corrosion, but under normal circumstances it will eventually rust.

You might notice little black marks on your stove top after using your stove to cook a meal. These marks are more than likely due to food or sauces sticking to the stove top. Depending on what it is that caused the black marks, conventional sprays or cleaners may not remove all of these black marks

Having a water dispenser built into your Frigidaire refrigerator conveniently provides a steady supply of cold water whenever you need to quench your thirst. On some occasions, however, you may encounter issues that prevent the dispenser from providing water. Fortunately, most of these problems are

Grease, hair and debris can clog the kitchen sink. When this builds up it will create a problem with your drainage. The kitchen sick is useful for cooking, cleaning, moping and dishes. However, if you do not take the correct precautions, a problem will occur. Plumbers can be expensive. You can clean

Not only is bamboo fabric supple and light, but it also comes from bamboo trees, a sustainable crop that contributes pure oxygen to the air. Bamboo is soft, drapes easily and wicks moisture away from your skin as you wear it. Wash bamboo fabric following basic washing and drying instructions wheneve

Cleaning the interior of a car takes time, but is well worth the effort.car open image by buddelchen from Fotolia.comIf you make sure the exterior of your car has a mirror finish, then you owe it to your car to keep the interior equally as clean. Keeping the carpet clean inside your car...

Working with copper nickel alloys involves following specific melting temperatures, as well as using a specific type of flux. If you heat this metal alloy improperly, it will melt unevenly and the possibility of hydrogen pickup rises. This is due to nickel having a higher melting point than copper.

During the summertime, bathing suits go through a lot, including direct UV rays, saltwater and pool chlorination. Sometimes the ongoing wear-and-tear of a bathing suit also includes unexpected and unusual stains, such as melted plastic. Removing melted plastic requires the use of heat. Strong and du

Margarator margarita machines are home appliances that allow for the creation of margaritas and other blended drinks. Margarator machines are meant to be small enough for use in a kitchen but with a large container to create enough drinks for several people. The device is insulated to keep drinks co

There are many ways to clean your tile floor: a mop and bucket of soapy water, a premoistened cleaning pad attached to a handle, and cleaning fluid, such as Windex, used with paper towels. Each is effective at removing dirt and food remnants from your floor, but only Windex makes your tile extra shi