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How to Remove Scratches on Trex Decking
Trex, a brand name for a composite decking material, contains recycled wood and plastic. Generally easy to clean and maintain, Trex decking can suffer scratches and surface damage from normal wear and tear. According to the manufacturer, natural weathering eventually eliminates most scratches, but y
The Best Way to Clean Textured Sheetrock Off Ceramic Tile
Textured Sheetrock is a form of coating applied directly to the ceiling or walls of a home. When textured Sheetrock is applied, it sometimes gets onto other surfaces by accident and must be removed. Problems arise when you fail to remove the textured Sheetrock before it dries. Luckily, there is a wa
Harmful Chemicals in Dish Soap
Dishwashing soaps are available in liquid and powder forms, and can be used to hand wash or machine wash dishes. While they are excellent for tidying up after a meal, conventional soaps may contain chemicals potentially harmful to you and your family.
How to Build a Tarp Canopy
Tarp canopies are useful because they erect quickly whenever there's a need for protection from the elements. A strong tarp will provide cover from the rain and shade from the sun. With lightweight PVC or bamboo poles, storing and transportation are convenient. Tarp canopies can be used for picnics,
How to Remove Burned-On Grease From Cookware
Use old-fashioned remedies for removing baked-on grease from pots and pans, no matter what they are made of. With the help of different household products and a little heat, even the worst sticky or hardened messes come off and leave you with sparkling clean pots and pans.
Pinworms & Gentian Violet
Pinworms, also called enterobius vermicularis, are worms that lay eggs and hatch in and around the anus and rectum, causing moderate to severe itching and discomfort. Gentian violet was historically the standard treatment for pinworms.
How to Remove Water Stains and Aging From Wood Siding
When it is initially applied, natural wood siding has a rustic look and unlike any other building material. Over time, though, exposure to moisture and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight can leave wood siding looking aged and worn. Streaking water can leave dark stains on certain types of w
Pyrethrum for Indoor Aphids
Aphids frequently cause problems in outdoor gardens through feeding damage and other effects of infestation. Aphids also cause problems indoors, either by infesting indoor plants or simply by taking up residence in the home. There are chemical pesticides approved for indoor control of aphids, pyreth
How to Keep From Getting Shocked By Static Electricity
Static electricity is more prevalent in winter due to dry, cold air. Here is how to keep from getting shocked.
Remedy to Make Clothes in the Drawer Smell Good
When you pull your clothes out of the drawer, the last thing you want is for them to smell musty. Making clothes stored in drawers smell better isn't difficult. What you do need to decide, though, is which particular scent suits your style the best, so you know what to do to your drawer to improve t
Tips on Cleaning the House of Cat Hair
While long haired cats shed more, all cats shed some fur.white cat image by Elsehsah from Fotolia.comCats shed old fur when their new fur starts growing in, and when the weather warms up, they begin losing the excess hair that was keeping them warm during the winter months. While shedding...
Stain Removal & Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, is a versatile and inexpensive household product. In addition to a multiplicity of other uses, it can remove stains from a wide variety of surfaces, whether it is used on its own or mixed with other substances.
How to Get Stickers Off of a Cardboard Box
You can remove stickers from hard surfaces such as metal by rubbing the area with oil, scraping it with a hard tool or using caustic chemicals to dissolve the glue. However, removing stickers from a cardboard box is more challenging since you must avoid damaging the box in the process. Often it is e
Homemade Insecticidal Soap for Aphids
A large infestation of aphids can cause damage to the leaves, stems and even the roots of a plant. When traveling from plant to plant, they can also transmit disease. Before using toxic commercial pesticides, there are some less toxic alternatives you can try to control the aphids on your plants. On
How to Sweep a Dusty Floor
Whether you have a dusty basement, garage or workshop floor, you want to use cleaning elements that are equipped to handle the amount of dust on the floor. Avoid cleaning routines that simply brush the dust around, as this will typically push the dust into the air-- and it will settle right back ont
How to Make Liquid Laundry Soap at Home
When times are hard, laundry detergent is one thing you can save money on by making your own formula at home. You can also customize your detergent to be the scent you would like it to be and use your favorite soap to make your clothes smell the way you like. It may take some time, but it's worth it
How do I Clean Products for Motorcycles?
Cleaning a motorcycle can be a complex process because motorcycles are made of multiple materials. To clean a motorcycle without damaging it, you will have to understand its parts. You may have to clean chrome, plastic, paint, aluminum or steel. You may have to remove different types of resin that r
How to Make a Drain Opener
If water is moving down the drain too slowly, you need something that opens the drain and clears the blockage. Many commercial drain openers are effective in removing the blockage but these also are chemically based and not healthy for your home or family. Instead, use a drain opener that you can ma
How to Clean Permanent Marker From Wood
A permanent marker is a marker pen used on various types of surfaces. Although labeled permanent, it is not truly permanent, but rather water-resistant ink. When permanent marker comes in contact with wood, the ink does not stain, creating a surface layer that can be removed with solvents, chemicals