Did the kiddos get a little "creative" with their coloring? Cleaning things up isn't so hard with this tip: Try covering the stains with toothpaste then scrub off with a damp cloth (just plain--not the gel kind). I've tried this on wood paneling, painted
Toprevent candle wax stainsthere are a couple of things you can do: ✦ Keep candles a good distance from walls. Around 15cm should do the trick and stop any splashes. ✦ Place candles on a drip tray. The tray will collect all the wax that drips down the side of...
Toothpaste (regular paste–not gel). This one is my first pick always (good old regular Crest), it’s ideal for taking off crayon scribbles as well asgetting rid of permanent marker stainspretty easily. Artgum Eraser: Lightly rub in a circular motion, can also try a regular pencil eraser...
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You know how sometimes when you cook a meal in your slow cooker and even if you greased it prior to adding your ingredients, no amount of scrubbing, soaking, or praying is going to get that thick ring of crud off of the sides?
Every now and then, an accident can occur that will result in a blood stain on a painted wall. The quicker the blood stain is removed, the easier the stain is to clean. There are cleaners available on the market that are made specifically to remove blood
Sit down with family members, and get specific about what current problems you want the new bathroom to solve. Even young children can have good insights, and the more involved everyone is, the more they'll buy into the process. The sinks and countertops on different walls allow for two pe...
The best way to keep pests out is by not giving rodents and insects a chance to gain entry into your abode. HowStuffWorks.com will bet you dollars to doughnuts that if you take a look at your home's envelope (exterior walls, doors, windows and roof), you'll find some surprising points...
(in part) for the event of afire. Walls were built thicker at the base to contribute to the building's low center of gravity and the wiring and pipes ran through trenches in the ground. During the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 that took the lives of 150,000 people, the Imperial Hotel...
How to get fresh paint vs. dried paint out of clothes To try to remove fresh paint from clothes, blot the stain with a cloth, then rinse with warm water. Apply a mix of detergent and warm water and blot again. Fresh paint stains may be easier to remove than dried stains. It's cruc...