Articles for category: HOME IMPROVEMENT

Cleaning, Repairing, and Preserving Old Mirrors

People usually don’t stop to think what enables a mirror to reflect an image. Mirrors aren’t solid sheets of magical material that naturally reflect images. Most people look into a mirror on a daily basis, but they don’t realize that a mirror is simply a sheet of glass with a delicate reflective backing. The reflective ...

How to Build a Wooden Radiator Cover

Radiator covers allow you to integrate your heating system with the rest of the room. A well made radiator cover can offer a shelf to display items as well as visual interest to the room. Because radiators come in varying sizes, making your own cover and customizing it to compliment your own décor is often ...

How to Replace a Ceiling Tile

Acoustical ceiling tiles are often difficult to replace because of the grooves that are used to fit each individual tile together. This makes replacing a single ceiling tile a more difficult job than replacing a floor tile. However, once you know how to repair a ceiling tile it is an easy job, even for an ...

How to Remove Rust from a Gun

The key to rust removal from your gun is to remove the oxidation without damaging the finish of your gun. A few simple steps and a bit of time will result in a gun looking as good as new. Those wishing to avoid this problem altogether, might opt for a firearm with a stainless finish ...

How to Properly Care for Your Wood Deck

Do you have a wood deck attached to your home? Many homeowners do. Decks are an attractive place to set patio furniture, plants, and many other types of outdoor decorations. Decks are also great for hosting barbecues and other warm-weather get togethers on when you want to enjoy the weather. Just like every other part ...

Best Dishwashers

When you go shopping for a new dishwasher, what do you look for? Of course, energy-efficiency is one thing, but there are other important features that you must consider. Initial costs for the washer can run from $380 to $1550. That extra $1170 could pay for a lot of gas or electric over the life ...

How to Recycle Paper Milk Cartons

Paper milk cartons irritate me because they are one of the few things that are almost completely unrecyclable. Luckily, there are several ways that you can reuse paper milk cartons. They can even replace many other useful items in your home. I use paper milk cartons for food storage. They freeze food very well. All ...

Red Barn Woodcrafts, Wisconsin: Review

Red Barn Woodcrafts is a family owned Wisconsin business that produces hand-crafted wood products and furniture. Whether your needs include a kitchen table, a living room entertainment center, a bedroom dresser or even smaller items such as plant stands, coat racks and shelving or lazy susan turntables, Red Barn Woodcrafts can fill all your needs. ...