Articles for tag: Cedar Chest, Conair, Draperies

Review of the Conair Compact Fabric Steamer

If you own wool clothing, you know that special care is needed to keep them looking new. They really need to be dry cleaned, but that gets expensive. Washing by hand is risky, even in cold water. However, I found the perfect product to help me care for my wool clothing – the Conair Compact ...

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Natural Ways to Get Rid of the Smell of Mothballs

Anyone who has ever stepped into a home with any amount of mothballs knows the characteristic odor, and it’s not a pleasant smell. No wonder moths stay away from areas laden with mothballs. They stink! The smell of mothballs is far worse than any other store-bought products to prevent moth infestations, but it is possible ...

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The Good, the Bad, and the Drunk: A Users Guide to Rum

Have you ever found yourself out on the high seas craving a nice drink of rum and then when someone passes the bottle your way and you take that long swig you’ve been waiting for you’re punched in the teeth with some bastard’s poor excuse for rum that tastes more like gasoline? Well, maybe not, ...

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What is a Hope Chest?

Most women and teenage girls may have heard the phrase, Hope Chest but do you know what it is? I started thinking about it when my now 18 year old daughter asked me about putting one together for her. I didn’t even know where to start or what went into one. So I did what ...

Quick Living Room Redesign Tips

You’ve decided your living room needs a makeover. But you don’t want to spend money on new furniture, artwork, or accessories right now. Below are some quick interior redesign tips you can use to give your living room a new look right now, and without spending a dime. Living Room Redesign Tip #1: Pull the ...

Natural Ways to Repel Bugs in the Home

Sharing a home with bugs is not at all desirable, especially spiders, ants and moths. Not only are they revolting, but some can cause extensive damage. Chemical products that are formulated to kill pests usually work, but they have side effects that can harm people, pets, household surfaces and the environment. Whenever possible, use natural ...

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How to Build a Cedar Hope Chest

We all need more room. In our garages, our kitchens and our closets. One of the hardest spaces to keep uncluttered is our closets. With so many clothes and accessories, we can always use extra space. With a cedar chest, you can preserve your winter or summer clothes with the peace of mind knowing they ...