While it's easy to paint a bright polished silver finish on a frame or other item using the incredible metallic…
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After my recent kitchen remodel, I needed a way to add visual interest to my countertops that was: A. pretty,…
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St. Louis is a city filled with historic neighborhoods. While I've grown used to cities and towns where the historic…
In this quick guide, I'll show you how to clean outlets and light switches quickly and safely. With this method,…
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Smoke has a stubborn ability to cling to wood and other natural fibers, so when it came to figuring out…
In today's article, I will show you how to clean and re-fluff a fur ottoman or footstool. With the right…
In this article, I demonstrate how necessity forced me to experiment and learn the best way to clean a Ruggable…
During the renovations of Hawk Hill Cottage, we installed "Portfolio + WetProtect Waterproof Brentwood Pine" Pergo brand laminate plank flooring…
Washing walls is a tedious task that no one looks forward to. However, when you are doing a deep clean…
For those of us who work, play, or commute outdoors, rain can ruin a day. Backpacks get soaked and damage…
While most plastic totes aren't designed to be locked, I experimented until I found a way to lock any plastic…