Speed cleaning: Kitchen For most of us, kitchen cleaning requires the most daily attention. The key to keeping it under control lies in the mantra: Clean as you go. Clear away pots and pans, food ingredients...
Whether it be a family heirloom, or a purchase for a new home, we love our silverware set, but over time food, sunlight, smoke and bands can tarnish even the best. Follow these three simple steps to keep...
Modern, country or traditional? Find out how to choose finishes and fixtures for creating the kitchen look you want.The Modern KitchenClean lines, sleek surfaces and minimalist styling are representative...
Give your guests a dramatic welcome: A pair of inexpensive plastic urns dress up a front doorway. Place a tall foam cone in each urn, anchor it with sand, then use florist sticks and wire to attach greenery...
VintageThe vintage look is all the rage for weddings, showers and more. Consider using this theme for your holiday decorations as well. Try using heirloom ornaments and burlap ribbon to create a vintage...
1. Give everything a place -- and keep everything in its place. This adage is time-honored for a simple reason: It works, especially for items that tend to be stored precariously. Though putting away the...
1. Start with the garland.2. Use green floral wire (which disappears in the tree because of the color) or any color ribbon as ornament hangers.3. Thread a 5-inch piece of wire through the ornament loop;...
What You Will Need To Make Framed LeavesAt least one colorful leaf per frameOne photo frame (several photo frames is creating a grouping of framed leaves)A sheet of white or neutral colored cardstock per...
Baking SodaGet those white marks — caused by hot cups or sweating glasses — off your coffee table or other wooden furniture by making a paste of 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon water....
1. Make the "black box" disappearWhat might be considered to be the least expensive way to hide the TV is to not actually hide it at all but to make it blend into the background. Most TV sets are all-black...
Arranging furniture can be a daunting task. When you're faced with an empty room knowing what to put where can seem overwhelming. But all you need to do is follow these common sense rules and you'll find...
You will need:A small lampA wide bottle Plastic spoons Yellow paintGreen cardA glue gunKnifeInstructionsTake the lamp shade off your lamp and keep it unplugged until you have completely finished.Using...
Materials100–125 white standard-sized paper cupcake liners100–125 vertically striped petit fours papers(1) 18–20″ white paper lanternhot glue gun1 Cord for lightingInstructions1....
Working from home is highly common these days and most people would love to seize an opportunity to work whenever and wherever they want. Apart from the actual benefits such as gas, money and time saving,...
Toaster OvenBasic maintenance consists of periodically cleaning out crumbs and wiping down the interior and exterior.Interior: Remove racks; wash them in warm, soapy water. If the inside of the toaster...
The process of hanging a new painting or a collection of family photos can seem like a puzzle. But although there are pieces to examine, there isn't just one correct way to put them together. As with every...
Beyond its appealing aroma, lavender has been shown to help relieve insomnia, stress, and anxiety. MATERIALS2 pounds soy-wax chips6-inch wick with wick tabGlass vessels, such as canning jars, in various...
A marble kitchen counter or bathroom vanity is a big purchase for any homeowner. Here's what you need to know before the decision's set in stone. Deciding that marble, with its classic good looks,...
Before selecting a paint color, ask yourself the following questions:How will the paint hue relate to the color of your furniture and floors?When will you be in the room most often?At what time of day...
Create your own living mosaic to hang on a wall, indoors or out.What you need:HammerStaple gunStaplesPaintClean clothChopstick Picture frame with back and glass panel removedShadow box made of redwoodhardware...