Home Cleaning

The Way to Make a House Smell Good Without Air Fresheners

Sense of smell can influence how people feel about their surroundings; regrettably, common household odors such as those emanating from food deposits, mildew and mould create an unpleasant atmosphere. Whether you’re removing the odor of carpet or ridding your home of a burnt-popcorn stink, natural techniques freshen up your home without introducing artificial smells. Odor […]

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Home Painting

What's a Natural cure to get rid of Flies?

Flies are unwelcome guests in and about any home. The term “fly” describes a number of winged pests, including the housefly, fruit fly, white fly, fungus gnat and much more. While chemical insecticides might be effective in controlling flies, they are usually unnecessary. It is possible to manage annoying fly infestations with complete home maintenance […]

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Home Painting

How to Maintain Patio Fabric From Sun Damage

Protecting patio material from sun damage requires forethought and knowledge about what products work best in your particular circumstance. On patios with constant sun exposure, seek out alternatives for preventing harm to cushions, umbrellas, hammocks, canvas chairs and awnings. Search for products that also offer protection from moisture, humidity and dirt. Prevention Is Key Locate […]

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Furnishings

How to Fix a Tear at a Faux Leather Couch

What once was called vinyl or just plain “fake leather,” and known to appear and feel stiff, sticky, cold and artificial, has undergone a transformation. Modern synthetic leather materials, which range from bi-cast leather introductions to polyurethane goods, have better durability and appear like the actual thing. Faux leather choices are somewhat more animal-friendly and […]

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Tropical Style

What Can Pomegranate Trees Be Used For?

Originally from Iran and northern India, pomegranates (Punica granatum) look in Egyptian mythology, the Old Testament and in the Babylonian Talmud. The tree grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7a through 11. Pomegranates are not particular about their dirt, but they don’t require whole sun and regular water — once weekly or […]

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Home Painting

Fixing a Scuff to a Vinyl Sofa

Repairing a scuff on a plastic sofa means removing it. Although the scuff does no real damage to the plastic surface, it is going to leave an unsightly mark which will absorb ultraviolet rays in the sun better than the surrounding vinyl. That will create the vinyl under the scuff to soften and expand into […]

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