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Carpet Stain Removers – What You Didn’t Know by: Steve Gillman Out of all the carpet stain removers available, water is the one to try first. Almost all the others can damage your carpet. Many are caustic, like bleach, and will remove the dye from the carpet if not used properly. Also, they generally don’t [...]
Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet by: Steve Gillman You really can get candle wax out of carpet. It’s not always easy, but wax can be removed with patience. Dyes from the wax are a different matter. Getting those out depends on what’s in the particular dye. Start by scraping as much wax out of [...]
Remove Permanent Marker Stains by: Steve Gillman How do you remove permanent marker stains from carpet? Well, the bad news is that it’s called “permanent” marker for a reason. Depending on how new and how deep the stains are, you may not be able to remove them completely. You can almost always lighten stains, though, [...]
Kool Aid Stains – Getting Them Out by: Steve Gillman It’s not always possible to remove kool aid stains from carpet. All “red stains” are difficult to get out. Red coloring used in pop, candy, and other foods generally doesn’t flush out with water. However, if you try the methods used by professional carpet cleaners, [...]
Best Way To Clean Carpet? by: Steve Gillman What is the absolute best way to clean carpet? Carpet manufacturers are almost unanimous. The best way is to use hot-water extraction, also called steam cleaning. Shaw Industries, for example, which is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer, recommends only hot-water extraction. It is also recommended that you [...]
16 Lawn Mower Safety Tips by: Sarah June 1. Always read the instruction manual before operating your lawnmower. I know it sounds boring but there is a very good reason you are supposed to read it (didn’t you ever wonder why you were never able to set the time on your vcr?). 2. Always pick [...]
8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running by: Sarah June 1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on petrol or gas have a look in the instruction manual to find out how to check and change the oil. Check the oil level often, add more oil when necessary and change it [...]
Roses – Creating Beautiful Cut Roses by: Bambi Coker Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice — first in the garden, then indoors as cut flowers. By choosing the right roses, cutting them at the proper time of day, and conditioning them after cutting, you can enjoy your cut roses for the longest possible [...]
Top Ten Items To Keep Your Home Organized by: Steve Wilcott Even the most frugal person I know will occasionally splurge on an item that will help her keep more organized. Here are some of my favorite organizational tools for the home. 1) Lazy Susan Thanks to the soul who invented this little item! They’re [...]
How to shop online for Fireplaces, Stoves & Accessories by: Katrina Dwight Fireplaces and fireplace mantels are fast becoming a core feature in homes across the world as they add a real feature point to any formal or indeed casual living area. Funnily enough fireplaces have had a relatively short history, considering that fire itself [...]