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Painting Metal Outdoor Furniture

Painting Metal Outdoor Furniture

by Guest Post on May 11, 2012

Scrub soil, dust and other blimishes with detergent and water. If you have a pressure washer this could be very helpful. With a wire brush, steel wool, or course git sandpaper remove all loose, peeled paint and rust. Wipe surface using cloth dampened with vinegar and allow to dry thoroughly. Continue reading →

Removing Paint or Varnish on Hard Surface Floors

Removing Paint or Varnish on Hard Surface Floors

by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012

Learn how to remove paint or varnishes without damaging your hard floors. Includes eco-friendly options before using harsh chemicals. Make no mistake, you will have to invest your time and labor to remove the varnish from your floors! Continue reading →

Removing Spots and Scratches from Wood Floors

Removing Spots and Scratches from Wood Floors

by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012

Black heel marks and other stubborn spots can often be removed by rubbing gently with fine steel wool and the solvent-based wax used on the floor. Dark spots on wood floors are often caused by exposure to alkaline substances, which were allowed to dry on the floor. Continue reading →

General Information on Wallpaper Cleaning

General Information on Wallpaper Cleaning

by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012

Modern wallcoverings are now labeled "nonwashable", "washable" or "scrubbable". The safest way to find out how to clean your paper if your wallcoverings were not labeled, is to take a small piece of it to a wallpaper dealer and ask them what they would recommend. Continue reading →

Faux Painting Techniques Examples

Faux Painting Techniques Examples

by Guest Post on May 9, 2012

Faux painting, also called faux finishing, is used to describe a wide range of decorative painting artistic techniques. The naming comes from the French word faux, meaning false, as these techniques started as a less expensive solution to textures like marble and wood by using artful painting. Continue reading →

Handicapped Bath Tubs

Handicapped Bath Tubs

by Guest Post on May 7, 2012

Leading a normal life becomes quite difficult for a person suffering from mobility problems. Disabled and handicapped people have to depend on others for doing activities of daily life including things such as bathing. Suffering from accessibility problems? Continue reading →

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Installing Kitchen Wall Tile

Installing Kitchen Wall Tile

by Guest Post on May 7, 2012

Installing wall tiles in the kitchen between the backsplash and the wall cabinets is an easy task to accomplish. Tile stands up to the necessary cleaning behind a range or cutting board better than paint and is very economical. Continue reading →

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How to Seal Chimney Flashing

How to Seal Chimney Flashing

by Guest on May 7, 2012

Old houses often develop cracks between the chimney and the roof is a perpetual maintenance issue and should be checked every few years. Here's a list of items you will need to seal chimney flashing to protect your home. The first step is to access the roof using an extension ladder, preferably on a warm day. If you are using roof cement, Continue reading →

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Replacing a Toilet Wax Ring

Replacing a Toilet Wax Ring

by Guest Post on May 7, 2012

Wax rings are used to seal a toilet to the flange. It is used to seal the water and sewer gas into the soil stack. If there is moisture or water on the floor around the toilet, you probably need a new wax ring. Find a helper for this task! Not only are toilets heavy, but you will need help with aligning. Continue reading →

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Rain Gutter Downspout Installation or Replacement

Rain Gutter Downspout Installation or Replacement

by Guest on May 7, 2012

Your gutters are only as good as the downspouts which carry the rainwater down from the collection gutter to the next story down. Whether it is new a downspout or a replacement, read on to learn how to mount these and keep them in place. You only need a few simple tools for this job. Continue reading →

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