If you make your own green cleaning products, you already appreciate the savings in money that comes with using environmentally friendly cleansers. You may even know about the benefits of adding various essential oils to your homemade cleansers but are shocked by the prices. It is easy to make your

Turning your garage into a theatre room can be a project that produces rewarding results. Nothing beats enjoying films with family and friends on a wide screen in the comfort of your pajamas and lounge chairs of choice. It beats having to zone out from those noisy movie theatre attendees, smelly mol

Polishing nickel plate requires care but it isn't particularly difficult to accomplish. Metal plating is an extremely thin surface material that does not stand up well to coarse-grade sandpaper. Polish nickel plate using chemical abrasives, such as automotive chrome polish. These materials include i

Caulk is an important product used to weatherproof your home. Gaps will allow cold air to get in around windows and doors in the winter, and will also allow cool air to escape in the summer. Both situations will cause your heating and cooling bills to increase. Using the right caulk will eliminate t

Mildew is a black fungus that can grow on most surfaces. It will spread rapidly and prolifically in dark unventilated places. It is unsightly and emits an undesirable odor. The spores can cause allergic reactions and breathing problems. In this article I will provide you with tips on removing mo

Mold and efflorescence are two different problems that require two different solutions for clean-up. The similarity between the two is that both often develop as a result of water entering the home. Humidity levels above 60 percent can trigger mold growth inside a home. Efflorescence is a powdery or

The Gorilla Glue company is located in Ohio and has been producing adhesive products for more than ten years. Gorilla Glue was first used in Indonesia on furniture, and is now a common household product. Gorilla Glue is available in many forms, including wood glue, super glue and epoxy glue. Since G

Dettol contains pine oil.pine-tree image by Maxim Prikhodko from Fotolia.comPeople have been using Dettol around their homes for more than 70 years. Dettol is a disinfectant from the United Kingdom. According to Dr. Mike Thomspon of the University of Bristol, Dettol is made from...

Your rosebush is a favorite snack for nearly every common garden pest. Maintaining healthy and pest-free roses can be done easily, without harmful chemicals.

Printers are often a necessary part of many homes and offices in order to print documents and information. However, the changing of printing cartridges can often be a messy process, causing spills or drips on the surrounding area and floor. If printer ink gets on carpet, it can be difficult to clean

Ticks are not just creepy little bloodsuckers; they are also carriers of serious diseases including Lyme disease. You can create your own natural repellent to keep ticks away from you and your family.

A bent key is a problem with a very simple solution: Straighten the key. Although the task of straightening a key may appear simple, keys can break rather easily---especially after the metal has been weakened by the initial bend---if not handled correctly. Use caution to ensure that in your attempt

Paint removal is necessary for weld inspection. Welds must meet specific requirements based on the industry in which the weld is used. Weld inspection uses a liquid penetration test that requires all rust, paint and other debris to be removed over the weld. Any paint removal method can be used to re

Coated abrasive sandpaper is separated into different grades. The Federation of European Producers of Abrasives and the Coated Abrasives Manufacturer's Institute define the grades by grain size. Grains of sandpaper are measured in microns; a micron is 1/1,000,000 of a meter. Sandpaper grades are ca

Outdoor cushions on your patio or backyard furniture are constantly exposed to the elements and require covering during snow or rainfall to maintain the condition of the fabric. Exposure to moisture results in mildew accumulation, which is difficult to remove from the cushion after repeated exposure

Although ceramic is durable and long lasting, it is not invulnerable. Exposure to dissolved mineral deposits in water causes ceramic tiles, sinks, tubs and other surfaces to become stained with white deposits. While water stains pose no harm to ceramic surface, they increase scum from soaps and make

People use taillight tints in an effort to either customize the appearance of their cars or add a protective layer to the car's outside. Tinting taillights, also referred to as smoking taillights, involves applying a film or spray to the outer surface of the taillight cover. Films are removable -- a

Grease from cooking will build up on your kitchen cabinets. This grease will attract dirt to form a dark and sticky layer on your cabinets. Clean them often to prevent this from being visible to your guests. Purchase citrus-based cleaner at a home improvement store or a grocery stone.

Many ceiling dusters feature synthetic, dust-gathering fibers.duster image by Elena kouptsova-vasic from Fotolia.comThe oft neglected ceiling gathers clumps of cobwebs and a thin film of dust. The consequences of a dirty ceiling appear unsightly, irritate allergies and decrease interior...

Vinyl siding on your home's exterior is resistant to denting and scratches. It is not impervious to dirt. When it is time to clean your vinyl siding, you can use a combination of bleach and water.