Category: Home Painting
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How to Seal the Grout at a Shower
Shower grout is merely a mixture of sand, cement and water; so it’s naturally absorbent and porous. Left unsealed, it may soak up dirt and mildew such as a sponge and once it’s in… it may be time consuming to escape. You can seal the grout readily without breaking the bank. Sealer is available in…
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How to Clean and Paint a Rusted Cast Iron Fence
Wrought iron is a robust and malleable black substance made from an alloy of iron, carbon and silicon. Cast-iron fences can rust due to oxidation from the environment and humidity, resulting in corrosion and an unpleasant look. With the proper technique, you are able to clean, prime and paint a rusted cast-iron fence to restore…
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The Way to Paint Pipe Fences
Pipe fences are usually located on ranches and farms and therefore are used to pen cows and horses. These fences are constantly exposed to the elements, and therefore experience a lot of wear-and-tear. You can improve the overall look of the fence and extend its life by painting it. Scrape away any peeling paint on…
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How to Acquire the Musty Smell Out of Pillowcases
Pillowcases saved in a damp area, or even in a room closed up for a long time in a humid environment smell a little less than fresh even musty. The same holds true if a pillowcase is left on the pillow for a long time at a damp area. Even after washing, those pillowcases may…
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How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Vinegar to Remove Sticky Residue
However cautious you, your family and your guests are, spills occur. Some spills, like jam, create a sticky mess on a hardwood floor, requiring immediate attention to avoid the substance from getting tracked across the home. A mixture of one part vinegar into 32 parts water creates an environmentally friendly cleaner to wipe those messes…
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The way to Incorporate a Living Room Subfloor
Lifting the carpet you’ve had on your own living room flooring may reveal a vintage hardwood flooring made from hard-to-get quarter-sawn lumber and ripe for refinishing, or it may only reveal plywood. If it’s the latter, the possibilities for covering it include hardwood, laminate, more carpet and even tile. If you aren’t anticipating the extra…
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My Microfiber Couch Has Some Wear on the Cushions: How Do I Make Them New Again?
Microfiber on a sofa or sofa tends to look worn or matted after some time, due to the upholstery’s construction. Refresh those tired, worn-looking cushions with a soft brush and give them a new air treatment to help sooth them back up. Brush It Into Shape Fibers on microfiber furniture can fall in different directions,…
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Assist With Gaps in Vinyl Tiles
The correct way to install vinyl tiles would be to butt them together as closely as possible. But defective tile or installation shrinkage can create modest gaps that allow water and dirt to accumulate. This mars the look of the ground, and sometimes, can harm the subfloor. If you do not want to pull up…