Home and Garden

Types of Lighting 1) Natural light: It's a great asset to any home, but the quality of the light depends on the aspect of the room. To maximize natural light: Let light come through windows without interruptions. Replace heavy curtains with blinds or...

Types of Lighting 1) Natural light: It's a great a...

Use heavy fabrics to add on more warmth. Velvet is apt for the soft mushy feel. Look out for bed sheets and cushions in vibrant rainbow colors. Add on multiple cushions as they add on to the cozy feeling. Bonfire can be created somewhere in the corne...

Use heavy fabrics to add on more warmth. Velvet is...

Ironing clothes can be a tricky job. With so many fabric types, pleats, tucks, seams, etc. getting the wrinkles out can give even the best housekeeper a headache. Find out the top 7 ironing mistakes we make and how to avoid them. Some of them begin b...

Ironing clothes can be a tricky job. With so many ...

Both fertilizing at the wrong time and over-fertilizing can hurt your lawn and cause you plenty of heartache. Grass varieties used for lawns at most homes can be divided into two categories: warm-season and cool-season grasses. The names refer to the...

Both fertilizing at the wrong time and over-fertil...

The first rule of tool safety is to buy good quality, as suggested at the beginning of this chapter. You don't have to buy the best, but lowest cost can often mean lowest value. The best value is typically higher-quality tools and equipment purchased...

The first rule of tool safety is to buy good quali...

So make the preparation of sample board's priority for every room you plan to decorate. Take this checklist when you go shopping. Then follow our 4 easy ways. Checklist Size How big is your room Width Length Height Color Which existing colors do yo...

So make the preparation of sample board's priority...

Your carpeting has a lot of potential enemies. In this section, we'll tell you how to remove a variety of specific stains. Acid stains: Acid spills, such as drain cleaner or vinegar, demand quick action. Dilute them immediately with baking soda and w...

Your carpeting has a lot of potential enemies. In ...

Here's Rule No. 1 regarding spots and spills on your carpeting: Clean them immediately. If you catch the spill when it's fresh, you've got a good chance of removing it totally. Consider these tips, too: Carefully blot or scrape the entire area before...

Here's Rule No. 1 regarding spots and spills on yo...

For now, though, we'll get to the basics: Carpets need to be vacuumed once a week and more often in areas of heavy traffic. Frequent vacuuming prolongs the life of your carpet by preventing a buildup of gritty particles that can cut carpet fibers. Ev...

For now, though, we'll get to the basics: Carpets ...

1- Rethink your layout. Simply rearranging your furniture can make all the difference. You can start by pulling your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning them at intriguing angles. For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow liv...

1- Rethink your layout. Simply rearranging your fu...

Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself than with a nice piece of jewelry? The problem is that sometimes costume jewelry can also be extremely expensive. Nevertheless, you have another alternative to buying them, you can make them. It is eas...

Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself t...

The size of a kitchen should have a roomy area that allows more than one person at a time to be in the kitchen at a time. The way you arrange the appliances and the location of the sink as a lot to do with how many people can help with preparing the ...

The size of a kitchen should have a roomy area tha...

A fresh smelling home can help lift your spirits and help you feel better even on rough days. Unfortunately, daily life can leave your home smelling not so fresh. Fried foods and pets are just a couple of things out of many that can spoil a fresh sme...

A fresh smelling home can help lift your spirits a...

We gave a plain-Jane headboard four fresh looks using paint, stain, fabric, and decorative moldings. Then we dressed each bed with linens and accessories that complement the style of the headboard, from clean-lined to dressed to the nines. The result...

We gave a plain-Jane headboard four fresh looks us...

"Foremost, I want our home to be comfortable. I love color, and I love to play with it," says the busy mother of five children, ages 9 to 23. Indeed, she does: Visitors entering the two-story Colonial house are met with a virtual explosion of color a...

"Foremost, I want our home to be comfortable. I lo...

Signal Word Meaning Poison highly toxic Danger extremely flammable, corrosive, or highly toxic Warning moderate hazard Caution mid/moderate hazard No signal word not hazardous In the Bathroom Install a low-flow shower head with a maximum flow rate of...

Signal Word Meaning Poison highly toxic Danger ext...

When the stain persists, soak for another 30 minutes in a solution of 1 tablespoon borax to 500ml warm water. Wear rubber gloves, because Borax is an eye irritant. Make sure that you keep your hands away from your face!Wash as usual when the stain ha...

When the stain persists, soak for another 30 minut...

When you remove the lid, you may be surprised by what lurks underneath. Sand and other debris can accumulate and prevent the flapper from working correctly. To clean, turn off water at the base. Flush the toilet, which will empty the tank, then wipe ...

When you remove the lid, you may be surprised by w...

If I'm out of dishwasher detergent, can I use regular liquid dish soap in my dishwasher? A. No. Using regular liquid dish soap in your dishwasher will severely hamper the wash cycle. The high sudsing that will be produced will quickly fill your dishw...

If I'm out of dishwasher detergent, can I use regu...

1. Dust down the ceiling and corners of walls. Determine if the walls need washed in dirty spots. Spot wash, remembering air vents, doorknobs, doors, switch plates. Walls will likely need to be washed more often in this room than in others. You may n...

1. Dust down the ceiling and corners of walls. Det...