September 30, 2009 | In: Art
In childhood, I had a slate blackboard in my room that I would draw and write on for hours. Needless to say I also had chalk stains on all over my clothes, hands and walls. Now I am an adult and blackboards have become a figment of the past to be...
You finally installed those new granite countertops you've been wanting. After making the investment, you want to keeping them looking beautiful, and may be wondering how to do that. For daily maintenance, simply dust the countertop and wipe down as...
September 27, 2009 | In: Appliances, Kitchen
Crockpots are the ultimate in kitchen convenience, especially for working people. Whole meals are prepared in crockpots, while the cook is happily occupied around the home or at work. Nearly anything can be prepared in crockpots: stews, pasta, soups,...
September 25, 2009 | In: Decorations
A crystal chandelier dresses up a dining room with class, but when it needs cleaning, it doesn't look so nice. There are proper ways on how to clean a crystal chandelier. Cleaning Preparation The crystal chandeliers should be cleaned every few...
September 23, 2009 | In: Jewelry
The emerald is a beautiful gem that glows a brilliant green when shined and cared for. It's naturally a pretty hard stone for jewelry, ranking somewhere between a 7.5 and an 8 on the Moh's hardness scale, and don't scratch very easily. However, the...
September 17, 2009 | In: Electronics
The one most effective way to clean a UV filter is to avoid getting it dirty, therefore never having to clean it. But, barring the drops of a gentle rain, a lovely scented flea dip, or a wood fiber nasal tissue, drenched with your desperate saliva, which...
September 16, 2009 | In: Appliances
Lampshades are magnets for dust and dirt. A dusty shade will dim your room’s lighting in time, and even affect your indoor air quality. If you want to get your money’s worth from the electric company, you’ve got to clean your lampshades regularly....
September 15, 2009 | In: Clothing
Silk ties are generally considered non-cleanable. They are extremely delicate and can easily be damaged. If you find yourself in a situation in which you need to clean a silk tie be sure you do so right away. Depending upon the contents of the stain will...
September 14, 2009 | In: Bathrooms
Shower curtains whether they are cloth, vinyl or plastic will get dirty due to several factors including hard water, soap scum and mildew. Luckily there are simple methods that will clean a shower curtain. One way to clean dirty shower curtains is to...
September 13, 2009 | In: Pets
It is important to keep your puppies ears clean and dry. Dogs can have many different problems develop from dirty ears. Ear mites, yeast infections, irritations caused by debris can all cause your puppy to be uncomfortable and may require veterinary...