An Easy Way to Clean Grill Racks

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Many people look forward to the warm summer months, when they are able to cook on the outdoor grill and enjoy freshly cooked meals with the family. Each time you grill, meat juices, burnt-on pieces of food and barbecue sauces get stuck on the grill racks, making it important to clean the grill racks

Homemade Shower Cleaner for Mold

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There are as many recipes for homemade shower cleaners as there are commercial preparations. None of these will give off toxic gasses or peel paint off the walls, though you should wear gloves when using sprays intended to control mold and mildew.

What Is the Easiest Way to Restring a Hooded Sweatshirt?

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When your hooded sweatshirt loses the drawstring in the hood, you can spend far too much time trying to restring it by hand. Pushing a string through a wide hood doesn't have to be an exercise in frustration as long as you have a wire coat hanger lying around. The hanger and a piece of tape become a

The Top 6 Clothes Steamers for Wrinkle-Free Travel

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About.com Laundry product profile of the top travel clothes steamers.

Green Cleaning Ingredients

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Green cleaners use plant-based products.Cleaning materials image by TekinT from Fotolia.comIn recent years, consumers have shifted toward purchasing "green" products--those with all natural plant-based biodegradable ingredients as opposed to those with chemicals harmful to both the users...

How to Restore Shine to No Wax Floors

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No wax floors can be as attractive and shiny as the day they were installed. They can also be a magnificent focal point of a house's interior. If the floor surface is not maintained correctly, however, it can lead to a dull and worn look. The key to a shiny, no wax floor is to diligently maintain th

How to Clean a Cloth & Leather Watchband

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While cleaning the glass and metal parts of a watch usually just involves carefully wiping these parts with appropriate polishing agents, removing the dirt from a watchband can be a bit trickier. Watchbands can consist of a range of materials, which means there's really no absolute method for cleani

Green Product Substitutes for Foam Board

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Suppliers and manufacturers offer several "green" alternatives for foam board.Recycle Logo The Bigger Picture image by Sophia Winters from Fotolia.comRigid foam board is used in the construction industry as an insulation and structural support material. Foam core board is a craft material...

Homemade Lint Rollers

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Black and navy blue clothing are perfect for almost any occasion and look sophisticated and elegant. However, little specks of lint that seem to attach and multiply quickly on these darker clothes can ruin the stylish look. Lint brushes are handy to have around to remove the specks before going to w

How to Stack Steel Pipe

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Stacking and storing steel pipe on your jobsite not only presents a logistical problem but a safety issue as well. Unless you stack steel pipe properly, with strapping and wood separators, chances of the pipe falling and injuring someone are great. Correctly stacked pipe will also benefit you in the

My Tile Floor Has a Leak

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Tile provides a sturdy material that withstands water, making it suitable for use in showers and tub enclosures. Improper installation or damage to the tile or caulking can lead to leaks. A tile floor in your shower area that leaks water requires some investigation to determine the source of moistur

How to Clean Polished Brass Bath Fixtures

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Brass can be a beautiful addition to any bathroom. Well-maintained brass fixtures add a touch of class to bathrooms with their shine. But brass will tarnish easily if not cared for properly. This means polishing and cleaning it at the proper time.

How to Clean Melted Candy

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Once a sugary piece of hard candy or a creamy chocolate bar transforms into a melted armor-like shell or a pile of sticky goo, a delectable delight no longer exists. Instead, a liability has resulted, that could stain your carpet, clothing or other belongings. When cleaning melted candy, take into a

How to Clean & Maintain Floating Floorboards

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The best way to care for and maintain a floating floor is to understand its limitations. Most floating floors are made of manufactured composite material coated with aluminum oxide. This aluminum oxide coating is quite durable, protecting against stains and wear scratching. But, because a floating f

How to Mop a Tile Floor Clean

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This is a quick and easy technique on how to mop a tile floor clean. It is so simple you could do it every day if you wanted to.

How to Tell If Valve Seals Are Bad

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Checking for bad or leaky valve seals is an easy way to conserve the gas flowing through the pipes, make a system run more efficiently and prevent dangerous buildups to gas in small areas. A simple seal leak detector consists of soapy water.

Types of Shower Mold

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Mold is a type of fungus that grows naturally in the environment, especially in warm and damp environments such as bathrooms. Approximately 400,000 different types of mold exist in the world, and 1,000 of these live indoors in the United States. Some types of mold are more likely to grow in bathroom

How to Clean Fiberglass

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How to Sell Farm Equipment

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Whether you are selling your farm or just buying newer equipment, selling large equipment can take a while because of its value. A little elbow grease and the right timing can boost your chances of getting a quick sale.

How to Create a Tile Coaster

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Coasters are a standard accessory in many homes and are used to protect the surface of furniture from the condensation that occurs on the outside of a cold glass. If you have tiles left over from a home improvement project, consider using them to create tile coasters that match your decor. This also