Finding Free or Low Cost Furniture?
Id try garage sales. Usually theyre just wanting to get rid of everything so you can get some great buys. I have a desk I bought for $5. Spray painted it & now it looks completely different. Also, check out your local thrift stores. Good luck to you!
Make Furniture Templates When Moving
When using graph paper for interior design, each block should represent 12. The way you do it is fine but a little more work. I am retired now but use to do interior design.
White Linen Shirt Has Turned Dingy Grey?
The best way to get your whites really white is to hang them in the sun to dry.
Removing Scented Oil Type Odor from House?
You can try setting out little bowls of lemon ammonia. I do this every time I fry fish, boil cabbage etc. Works like a charm. For some reason the ammonia absorbs odors. Hope this helps.
Remedy for Tooth Pain With Bleeding Gums?
You can try one of 2 things or both. Try rinsing with warm salt water frequently throughout the day. Sometimes a small piece of food gets caught under the gum and salt is healing. Also, mix 1/2 hydrogen peroxide & 1/2 Listerine & gargle well. I hope you feel...
Choosing a Throw Rug for a Earth Tone Kitchen?
I would say go with Beige or Gray for the main color, greens & plums. Keeping the main color on the lighter side. You have to be careful of area rugs with tans or golds in them. A lot of them will appear dirty or muddy looking once you put them on the floor...
Living Room Set Color for a Burgundy and Off White Room?
I designed a room for a customer with wall & carpet color like yours. We did a sofa in sage green with matching love seat, throw pillows in sage, burgundy & tan & then a chair in the same print as the pillows. She also bought extra of the print fabric to make...
Use a Balloon to Make an Easter Basket?
I made these years ago also & just searched for the directions but apparently dont have them any longer. Sorry! Dont remember the size thread I used but I never used the sugar & water but used liquid starch & it worked well. I didnt dilute it. Maybe you could...
Cover Sliding Door With Trash Bags To Keep Cool
We had a house in FL with a very large family room, thus very large windows & patio doors. I bought Window Tint at Home Depot by the roll. Its like what they tint car windows with. It was easier than I thought. You use soapy water & then a blow dryer. It made...
Soda Stain on Microfiber Furniture?
The cleaning code on microfiber is W (water). Use warm water & a little mild soap only. No chemicals. I worked for La-Z-Boy for years & sold a LOT of microfiber.
Polyester Activewear Crinkled in Dryer?
I know exactly what you mean, it happened to one of my favorite Activewear sets. I accidentally dried mine on high heat & it was so wrinkled. I just re-washed it on gentle & hung it to dry. Now its fine but really thought I had ruined it.
Products for Dry Hair?
A great treatment for dry hair is olive oil. Although I am no longer a hairdresser this is what we recommended. Warm a small amount of olive oil in a small bowl in the microwave. Use on dry hair only! If you put it on wet hair you will have a big mess. The...
Cleaning Microsuede Furniture?
After working for La-Z-Boy furniture, I can tell you the only thing ever recommended was soap & warm water. The cleaning code for Microfiber is W (water). Be very careful with chemicals and solvents, they can destroy the fabric. Never go near Microfiber with...
Easy Recipes for a New Cook?
I would recommend getting a basic cookbook such as Better Homes & Gardens, they not only have recipes but a lot of helpful hints for new cooks. Mr. Food has great recipes without a ton of ingredients. Check your local bookstore for cookbooks from Churches & Jr...
Removing Cooking Smells After Frying Fish?
After frying fish, I set out a small bowl of lemon ammonia & leave it overnight. Works like a charm.
