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It’s not uncommon for pea plants to wilt or turn yellow. The first thing you have to do is figure out what the problem might be and then find out how to fix it. This guide will help. The Most Common Reasons Why Your Peas Are Dying In many cases, if your peas are dying, it’s...
How to prevent white stains on wood in the future If you notice a white stain on wood furniture in your home, it is most likely a result of moisture penetrating the wood's finish. Fortunately, a milky white discoloration in your finish is usually easy to repair and doesn't require refini...
We have an old wood table that has been used and abused for years. Bringing it out over the holidays for card playing, I commented how badly damaged it was and wished I knew how to remove the hideous white heat stains that marred the top. While talking I’m quickly covering the surfac...
The grease spot will lift right out — and you can get back to trying to convince everyone to use napkins instead of their clothes. Another fantastic fix for grease spots is WD-40. That's right, the spray that takes the squeak out of door hinges and such. Simply spra...
Use mulch (shredded leaves, brown cardboard, straw, or wood chips) to cover the soil around your plants! This covering blocks weed seeds from sunlight so they don’t germinate, inhibits growth underneath itself, and retains moisture. Mulch also provides needed nutrients as it decomposes over ti...
This an optional step for those who need it, but if there’s any damage on your dresser, now’s the time to fix it. I got lucky with mine as it was kept in excellent condition and didn’t require any repair. However, if you do need to patch up any holes or cracks, or deep sc...
Step 4: Inspect your wood furniture piece Once you strip all the old finish, you are REALLY going to see the “character” (grain) of the wood. A lot of old finishes were applied with a “multi-layer” process or were sprayed on with the stain mixed in with the finish. This process...
Pine trees affected: Affected pine trees include, but are not limited to: Austrian Jack Red Ponderosa Mugo Scots Symptoms: In pine trees: In spring, yellow-to-orange spots or bands appear on green needles. Needles turn yellow. In late spring to early summer, tiny, raised, white tubes form...
Experts recommend rubbing the water-damaged spots with a soft cloth dipped in mayonnaise. Leave it on for an hour to as long as overnight and then clean it off. You can also try this with toothpaste, as long as it is non-gel and non-whitening. Can you fix chipped wood? Yes. Polye...