Fresh flowers can really brighten up a room. They add color, and many of them give off an undeniable 'Spring is here!' scent. Unfortunately, they don't stay fresh for very long. They sag, turn an icky wilted brown, and little by little the petals fall off. .. and it hasn't even been 48 hours! One option is to make your own dried flowers, but if you want to keep them fresh, … [Read more...] about How to make fresh flowers last longer
How to prepare winter clothes for storage
Shed the sweaters and the knits—spring is here! But wait—how do you store your winter clothing so they'll be neat and safe from bugs and storage-room stink? It doesn't take a lot of effort to properly care for winter clothes, and trust us and the thousands of dollars we've spent on ruined jackets and cashmere sweaters when we say that the the effort is worth taking. Read on … [Read more...] about How to prepare winter clothes for storage
Refrigerator troubleshooting tips
The refrigerator is one of the workhorse appliances inside your home. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and only gets a couple of hours rest when you clean it up (that is, if you're one of those people who do). Because of this, a refrigerator can develop problems in the long run. Before you do consider replacing your refrigerator, it would be a good idea to … [Read more...] about Refrigerator troubleshooting tips
How to remove old wallpaper
Wallpapers are beautiful to look at and can really contribute much in making any interior space look beautiful and posh. But despite its beauty at some point you'll need to remove the wallpaper. It may be because it has suffered from various kinds of damage, or it has begun to yellow. Whatever the reasons for removing it, the real problem is in actually removing wallpaper … [Read more...] about How to remove old wallpaper
Tips on choosing flatware
Flatware is one of those things you barely pay attention to, until you start living on your own or get married. The pricing for flatware usually does indicate the level of craftsmanship that is put into it. But the tricky thing is that even flatware from the same price point are not created equal. They would still differ in quality and workmanship. What you really need is more … [Read more...] about Tips on choosing flatware