Miniblinds offer privacy, filter light, and help to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home, but what do you do when they get stuck, break, or seem askew? Before you decide to buy newwindow blinds, there are some simple repairs you can try at home. Repairing blinds doesn't have t...
And how come your stylish neighbors always seem to get it right? "Windows are a great focal point in a room and blinds and shades should be both decorative and functional. Thankfully, we've come a long way from the days of hiding them behind basic mini blinds. Now you can dress up...
One of my absolute least favorite chores that needs to be done around the house is cleaning window blinds -- so much so, I put off doing it until the self-disgust kicks in when I see the dust-and-dirt-thickened slats. In the past, I've lumbered through the...
Pro tip: If a bird is trapped inside your house, turn off all indoor lights; close all curtains, blinds, or shutters; and open a door to the outside. The bird should fly toward the light outside. If the bird doesn’t exit immediately, wait until dark, turn off all lights in the ...
You can use an old but clean sock to spot clean blinds:If you don’t have a vacuum handy, you can just easily substitute the vacuum. Microfiber towel for a single (clean) sock. Put that sock on your hand and run it along any surfaces that pick up the dust for clean blinds in a...
The Art of Folding:Neatly fold your things. I’ve put my folding tricks below in this write-up. One Comes, One Goes: To dodge stuffing your drawer too much, stick to the ‘one comes, one goes’ rule. When you buy new socks or undies, think about ditching an old pair. This keeps...
Vacuum the dust out of your drapes and soak your mini-blinds in the tub to loosen and remove any caked-on grime. Bring your warm-weather clothing out of storage, or move them to the front of your closet. While you do this, sort through your winter clothing for anything you don't ...
Remove a quart of water every three months to limit sediment buildup that can lower the unit's efficiency. Install a drain-water heat recovery system to capture the energy in used water. Take shorter showers. Wash clothes in cold or cool water. Turn off the "water heat" feature on the ...
Put yourself into a position of power and take action. Below, you'll find advice to fit each different scenario of being watched.What to Do if You Suspect You Are Being Spied On Determine who your stalker is and why they are spying on you, if you can. Below, you'll find a long ...
Pro note: There are very few exceptions to this “don’t open limp” rule. In short, limping is only optimal in a few scenarios such as when it folds to the blinds or when there’s a big ante. Open-limping is a weak and passive play that leaves you few ways to win the pot.This...