Mention bedbugs and most people cringe and start to scratch at some imaginary bite. However, if you wake up in the morning and realize you have a few real bites on your legs or arms, it is time to inspect the room and furniture for bugs. Keep in mind, though, that just because you find evidence of some type of insect does not mean it is bedbugs. Before washing all the clothing in hot water and storing everything in air-tight bags or boxes for a couple of weeks, here are some clues to make sure you have the right bug.…
Maintaining a home is full of adventures. Some of these adventures are fun, while others are not what you bargained for; especially when you have a problem that you need to deal with fast. One problem that you must put a halt to quickly is mold. If your blinds have gathered mold from nearby moisture, you do not need to throw them away. This guide shows you how to clean and reinstall your blinds for a healthier, cleaner home.…
There are a lot of things to love about a metal roof. You might love the look of your roof, the way that it can help save energy and the durability that it offers, but there is one thing that you might be worried about – scratching.
Scratches on a metal roof can make it look less appealing and can put it at risk of added damage, so it’s important to avoid scratching the top of your home.…
If you are planning on installing new custom shutters in your home, consider using your old wood ones to decorate for the upcoming patriotic holidays. Paint your old wood shutters with patriotic colors and place them on your front porch to help show your American pride. Here are some instructions for you to use to make some decorative patriotic shutters of your own.
Materials You Will Need
Tarp or old sheet to use as a drop cloth Needle nose pliers Garden hose Face mask Paper Scissors Computer and printer Pencil White spray primer Spray paint in red, white and blue colors Painter’s tape Preparing The Surface…
If you want to sell your home and fast, staging is going to be a key component. Staging your home the right way can make someone picture living in the space and it can make them fall in love with your home. You don’t have to be an interior designer to do the job right.
There are a few easy things that you can do quickly that aren’t going to cost a lot of money, but are still going to make a big impression.…
If you have a kitchen that is in need of a little help but you are working with a smaller budget, you might wonder how much you are going to be able to get done. However, there are still a lot of things that you can do. Check out the following tips for fixing up your kitchen with a limited amount of money.
Repair Instead Of Replace The Appliances
If you have appliances that are not working as good as they used to, you might think that they need to be replaced.…
The average American family has much more stuff than it ever needs. An increasing number of people rent storage units in which to keep their extra belongings. This can be a smart move if you like to switch out decor and sports seasonally, but if you feel that you aren’t quite to the point where you need all that space, you can use the space you have more wisely. If you’ve got a typical garage, a little creativity can create all the storage space you need.…
If you’re about to try using a tealight oil warmerfor the first time, be sure you clean up the warmer between each batch of oil. Old oil can begin to smell odd and collect dust if you leave any of it sitting in the warmer, and if you let the oil dry in the warmer, it becomes difficult to remove. Cleaning an oil warmer varies from brand to brand, but in general, you don’t need any fancy materials.…
Moving a commercial facility can be difficult, time-consuming, and expensive. Packing up industrial equipment and machinery is not like packing items you need to move from home, and setting up in your new facility often means wiring the computers and phone systems and even resetting and recalibrating machinery. To make this process easier, consider three simple but important tips.
1. Schedule time to take inventory
Before you move, schedule time for your entire staff to take inventory of your commercial facility and reduce what will be moved where possible.…
If you just went through the entire process of creating a beautiful headboard, you might be wondering how you’re going to attach it to the bedframe. It’s not as difficult as you think, and with a few simple tools, and a friend to hold things steady, you can do it yourself. This guide demonstrates how to accomplish the goal of securing your creative headboard to a bedframe with ease.
Step 1: Gather Your Materials…
