Melt special sealing wax over the flap of the envelope and press a seal into the wax before it hardens. This method adds a classic and elegant touch. String and Buttons Sew a button onto the front of your envelope. Cut a string long enough to wrap around the button securely. Attach the...
Now you know what scents to choose, you just need to decide how to use them. The best way to fragrance your home depends on how strong an aroma you like and how long you want it to last. ✦ Scented candles, home fragrance oil burners and wax melt burners can fill a room with fra...
Double Boiler:Nice to have for melting wax. Don’t go for an expensive one, though. They will be pretty much useless for anything else after the first melt. Crock Pot:Another excellent way to render beeswax. As with the double boiler, though, it’s best to have a separate one for mel...
Did you find some at your after Christmas sales and, now that you’ve bought boxes and boxes of candy canes, you haven’t a clue about what to do with them? (Hint: if you wait until around Jan. 1 you can get them for about 10 cents a box! WhooHoo!) Here are 10 easy ways to...
s best to use cold water—not hot water—when running your disposal. If food particles do remain, they can rot and cause odors. Once a week, put a combination of ice cubes and lemon peel down your disposal, run for about 30 seconds and then turn on the cold water tap. To melt ...
Pumpkin Cold Brew Soy Wax CandlefromVincent + Land Candle Co: Bring the fall favorite drink of freshly seeped cold brew coffee in a blend of sweet cream pumpkin to your home. Top notes of just-ground coffee beans and delicious pumpkin start this candle off strong while adding a touch of ...
Just dip a cotton pad (or a cotton ball) into the wax melt and let it dry on a piece of wax paper. I kept a small area free of wax for easy fire starting. I’ve also seen them cut or torn before lighting. It doesn’t take much wax to make your DIY fire starters, so keep ...
The lubricating action of the WD-40 will lift the wax from the paint, making it easy to wipe away with a cloth or a sponge. 3. Tool Treatment If you own any household tools or gardening tools, WD-40 is a must! A spritz of WD-40 will lube up the hinges and springs in your snip...
Pets make great companions but they sure leave quite the mess (and stink)! Be a pet-loving home without looking and smelling like one with our top ten ways to keep your house clean when you have pets.
Melt in in your crockpot on a low setting, then, lay out large sheets of wax paper on the counter. Take your dried leaves and dip them gently in the melted wax, letting the excess drip off into the pot of paraffin. Then lay the leaves out on the wax paper to dry. You can dip ...