Floor tiles come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and materials, including ceramic, marble and glass. The tiles are attached to the floor and the spaces between them are filled with grout, which creates a permanent seal. The grout forms a tight bond that prevents the tiles from coming loose or

Households that garden are often households that make compost in a big bin in the backyard. Compost is a rich, organic material that gardeners use to improve soil quality by enriching the soil nutrients and increasing soil drainage. The process of creating compost involves layering both nitrogen and

Black walnuts are delicious and nutritious, but they are notorious for leaving ugly stains on concrete patios and driveways. Concrete is a porous material that absorbs the oils in walnuts when they are crushed underfoot or run over by cars. Since the stain is often deeper than the surface itself, ac

Gel paint is a washable paint with a gel-like consistency targeted at kids. The manufacturer claims the product's no-drip formula eliminates messes and cleans up easily. Unfortunately, even washable children's paint can leave stains, particularly red paint. Put a paint smock on your budding artist a

Keeping your home clean and germ-free doesn't mean going out and buying an entire arsenal of fancy cleaning products. The solution to all your disinfecting needs may be as close as the bottle of Clorox bleach on your laundry shelf. Diluted with clean water at varying ratios, Clorox is an effective d

Storing spare bottles of water is a basic emergency survival requirement, but if the emergency situation lasts for a long time, you might find yourself running out of water. If you can't get a hold of more bottled water, look to your home's water heater tank for an extra supply.

Reed diffusers are the latest trend in home decor. The artful arrangement of reeds in a vase lends a peaceful feel to your room while the aromatic oil in a reed diffuser scents your space without the hassle and danger of flame. The only drawback of reed diffusers is their price, but you can make you

Amazon Associates offers small applications, or widgets, that you can add to your website or blog if you are in Amazon's program. The widgets, which link users from your site or blog to Amazon, can help you earn revenue. One of the widgets is a product cloud designed specifically for installing on B

Diesel fuel has a particularly strong smell and when it gets on clothing, it will not only stain it but leave a bad odor. But you don't have to throw those clothes away; there is a method that will get both the stain and the smell of diesel fuel out of laundry.

Copper oxide, also known as verdigris, is often found on old jewelry, brass or coins. It is usually a greenish or black color and forms clumps of deposits. Over time, the copper oxide can cause severe damage to the affected pieces. To avoid permanent damage, remove copper oxide stains from the mater

Rust rings typically form on toilet bowls when iron in your water causes rust in pipes or on hardware and the rust is carried to your toilet. It also forms on metal appliances when wet glasses are set down on top of them. Cleaning a rust ring is the same thing as cleaning off rust. It takes a little

Burning incense is an ancient tradition. It is used in religious and spiritual ceremonies all over the world. Incense generally comes in two types; non-combustible and combustible. Non-combustible simply means that it will not burn on its own and must be burned over charcoal or other heat source. Co

Chrome is used throughout many areas of the bathroom, from faucet handles on the sink and bathtub, to towel racks and door handles. These surfaces quickly become soiled with water spots, soaps and body oils, making it important to know how to clean the chrome. When the chrome is cleaned properly, th

A quick way to ruin a work day is to accidentally stain your white dress shirt with ink. According to the Uni-ball pen manufacturer's website, 207 ink is water resistant and fade resistant. Ink like this can be especially difficult to remove. Many people with ink-stained garments are tempted to thro

Paint your walls a rich purple shade.paint brushes image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comThe hot intensity of red and the cold sophistication of blue combine to produce the opulent color purple. Dark and mysterious, purple is a daring color to use for interior painting, but the right...

Nomex fabric is a specialized material developed and manufactured by DuPont. It is fire-retardant and very durable for most fabrics. It is also resistant to radioactivity and various chemicals. Nomex fabric is most often used to make protective suiting.

Getting urine out of carpet is very frustrating. No one wants to go into the room where it stinks of urine. Buying new carpet is very expensive. Finding a way to fix the problem with the urine carpet is a lot cheaper.

Teal is always a popular color in interior design.paint image by Tomasz Wojnarowicz from Fotolia.comTeal is a versatile color. Set between blue and green on the color wheel, true teal most closely resembles cyan blue with a green tint. Appropriate for any room of the house, teal can be...

The only way to properly--and permanently--control mildew odor, is to not have mildew living in your home. Mildew is saprotropic, that is, gathering their food from moist, dead organic matter. There are four things needed for mildew to grow: oxygen, a food source, appropriate temperature range and m

The Fishy OdorAny chef--professional or amateur--has cooked with fish of some kind in the kitchen. Inevitably, after cutting, handling or cooking with fish, the odor of the meat transfers onto hands, kitchen materials and surfaces. Those working in the wilderness to catch fish will also...