Whether you're dabbling with watercolor, a serious scrapbooker or a DIY diva, you'll have to deal with color. Here is a hobbyist's simple article on the different categories of color, which will help you learn how to combine them and manipulate proportion. So, when you're looking at the colors in your paint palette, or the different kinds of scrapbook supplies, you'll be … [Read more...] about Hobbyist’s guide to color sense
How to maximize natural light in your home
One of the best ways to save on electricity (and money!) is to maximize the natural light in your home. This article can help you find ways to let the sun in—from choosing the right fabric to positioning your furniture. Though you may have to do simple redecorating, the efforts pays off, and not just of how much you spend on electricity bills. Studies show that natural light … [Read more...] about How to maximize natural light in your home
What the color of your urine says about your health
The color of your urine can help determine certain medical problems. So while it may seem a little strange to look into the bowl after you've tinkled, this health habit can give you an important heads up on health concerns. Here are some things the color of your pee can say about your health. However, this is no way an 'expert' gauge of your body's condition—just a red flag … [Read more...] about What the color of your urine says about your health
How do I remove bathroom stickers?
It can be hard to pull off the non-slip bathroom stickers without ruining your bathtub's finish or surface. The trick? Don't scrape them off. Instead, use your fingernail or a plastic credit card to lift the corners of the sticker. Then spray a laundry pre-treatment product all over the sticker. Leave it, drenched, for several hours. Then, peel it off. Remove any stubborn glue … [Read more...] about How do I remove bathroom stickers?
5 steps to a spotless, shiny bathroom
It's not enough to scrub the bathroom floors. Dirt (and a whole lot of other disgusting things) can cling to bathroom curtains and cracks. Fixtures can get old and dull-looking, because of the exposure to damp. Soap scum can accumulate on the shower doors.Here are some simple ways to clean your bathroom and make it look its sparkly, shiny best. … [Read more...] about 5 steps to a spotless, shiny bathroom