I recently started drinking teaand after just a brief timeI find myself excited to walk into the kitchen each morning and make a cup. The one thing missing from that routine is really a teapot. While having one isn’t necessary, I would love to add a teapot into the mixture eventually. Additionally, I believe they’re […]
Cute, quirky stripes can add as much interest to any area. A small accent in exhibited tableware, a tiny piece of artwork or a brightly striped tray is all you need to live colorfully in 2013. Even if color is not your thing, chic classic stripes in neutral colours can still heap on the size […]
Attempting to make a change from working as a set designer in the film business, Janaki Larsen and her family bought a corner building nestled in a calm residential area of East Vancouver. After two decades of patient work, the family, such as sister Klee Larsen and aunt Marie Brennan (who are co-owners), has made […]
Red wine is just one of the toughest stains to handle, particularly on a delicate fabric like silk. In the event that you or a guest spilled wine on a silk chair, you might fear you could never get out the blot. Red wine might be stubborn, but you are not stuck with the blot […]
Shellac is a durable wood finish which has been used extensively for hardwood flooring and furniture up before the 1920’s when it was replaced by nitrocellulose lacquer, which dries faster. Shellac is still used on specialty items plus a few hardwood flooring. Shellac is derived in the insect and chosen as dry flakes. The flakes […]
Pillows stashed away in a non-breathable material such as plastic, or left in a humid, dark atmosphere for some time, can develop a musty smell. This odor indicates the existence of mildew and sometimes mold. A comprehensive airing out and a number of cleaning procedures tackle those less-than-pleasant odors, rendering the cushions usable once again. […]
A couple of scuff marks make even a freshly cleaned ceramic tile flooring look as though it requires a thorough cleaning. While these stray marks might not vanish when you wash the floor, baking soda or an eraser make them vanish once and for all. Baking Soda Buff A little baking soda sprinkled on a […]
As a furniture finish ages, it may develop a variety including cracking, crazing, peeling and discoloring. In fact, a certain amount of yellowing is a quality to expect from aging nitrocellulose lacquer, which is one of the most common finishes. You can not always correct a finish, but sometimes you have no choice but to […]
Reglazing a bathtub eliminates chips, scratches and stains, and is an inexpensive means to rejuvenate an old fixture. When done, a bathtub can look just like brand new and with appropriate care, it can last for years. Just how long that the new finish continues depends on who implemented the materials that he used, the […]
The little dark spots around the seal around your shower door can signal the existence of mildew, an early phase of mould. These fungi thrive in moist, moist environments. If you don’t ventilate or wipe off your shower after each use, you’re very likely to see the telltale dark spots eventually. But with several inexpensive […]