DIY Homemade Grout Cleaner For the past week, I've been preparing my kitchen for the big "addition." I'm working hard to get it ready, so that when it is done, it's done! It's amazing when you look at something everyday you don't realize how much things can change...example: I clean my kitchen...a lot! We have builders grade tile floors with a light gout. 1/4 cup bleach 3/4 cup baking soda Not exactly rocket science! I guess I wasn't using too much brain power that day, because one reason it never looked sparkling clean while I was cleaning it was because it was wet. There is nothing like a little spring cleaning and elbow grease to get you in a good mood! Rachel :)
The Photojojo Store! - the Most Awesome Photo Gifts and Gear for Photographers - StumbleUpon Vintage Wine Crate Coffee Table Don't forget to stop by and Like my Facebook Page and Follow me on Twitter! **** ~ GREAT NEWS!!! For all you Non-DIYers out there. The Crate Coffee Table is now FOR SALE! Go to my For Sale page for more information! New: Check out the new Inspiration Page! At last! A leg of our old coffee table is about to give out. Optional Materials: ~ Images (not necessary if you use a real wine crate) - I found one on The Graphics Fairy and a few others online ~ Mod Podge ~ Matte Finish ~ Stain ~ Vinegar, steel wool and brewed tea {See my Stain Tutorial for more options} ~ A variety of screws, nails, L brackets, and bolts ~ Satin Polyurethane Final Dimensions: 27"W x 27"D x 17"HTotal Cost: $7 (x4 crates), $8 worth of wood for the frame and $7 per caster = $72 *price does not include screws, nails, stain or finish. I'm not intentionally being vague but unless you go out to buy these exact crates from Michael's then your measurements are going to be completely different than mine. Stain time!
Print Friendly & PDF 8 Clever Uses for Silica Gel a packet of silica gel in a shoe box or beef jerky packet, their instinct is to toss it. But savvy DIYers have long known that the omnipresent desiccants are good for a lot more than keeping jerky dry. Here are a few uses, including some great tips sent in by readers. -Use in underwater camera casings Underwater camera casings are great fun, but even if stray moisture and condensation don't ruin your camera, they can fog or streak across your lens. -Toss them in your toolbox to keep your tools free of oxidation "I am a line mechanic for Delta Airlines. -Dry out a wet cell phone This one's an old favorite. -Keep engines dry while in storage "I fly ultralight aircraft and use silica gel in my engines (snowmobile engines converted for aircraft use). -Extend the life of razor blades "It is understood that oxidation on razor blades causes premature dulling. -Fight camera condensation -Dry out wet fishing flies -Create a dry travel bag This one's for the road warriors.
Furniture Painting Tutorial and Tips! « The Cerniks Over that past year, I have tackled several painting projects. Some have gone well…and other terribly wrong. I spent so much time online searching for tutorials and trying what each recommended. We have finally mastered our technique and I wanted to share what we find the best. P.S. As newlyweds and new home owners, we have an empty house that needs A LOT of furniture. 4 steps and you are done! Step 1. Every piece of furniture must be prepped. We needed to get rid of the pre-loving on our tabletop, so I sanded it with our orbital sander. For pieces with deep ruts or dents, I suggest Elmers wood filler with a little sanding after it dries. If you have a piece that doesn’t require sanding (or if you just don’t want to), give the furniture a good cleaning with a TSP product. Step 2. Priming is very important…don’t skip it! We have tried several different primers, even spray can primers and 2-in-1 paint and primer. Everything can go wrong at this step…so listen carefully! Step 3. Step 4.
stereomood – emotional internet radio - music for my mood and activities 45 uses for vinegar Unleash the power of white vinegar―an all-purpose cleaner, brightener, herbicide and more. Just a bit of this multitasker, straight up or mixed with water, can replace many pricier products huddled under your sink. Try these tips to see how vinegar can make your life cheaper and easier. Find the Best Deals on Vinegar Near You! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. See more clever uses for household products: Everything I know about Spray Paint! This post contains affiliate links {just keeping it real folks}. I get quite a few questions about spray paint, and I thought the most useful way for all of my readers would be to answer those questions publicly. So here it goes. Why do you use spray paint!?! Sidenote: If I had a super nice paint sprayer…I would definitely try using gallon paint, but brushing paint onto projects is long in my past. It is “thrifty-er” (is that even a word? What brands do you suggest? I love several brands of spray paint. I use Krylon at times too, sometimes the brand that I use is solely determined by the color that I’m looking for. Have I used other brands? But, you have to have a “play it by ear” attitude when dealing with other brands. What sheen of spray paint should I buy? This depends on what I’m spray painting. I’ve had a lot of people wonder if their project is going to look too shiny when they get done. Do you always prime your projects? Why do some colors cover better than others? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Explosive Showerhead Cleaner Use this ”explosive“ homemade cleaner to blast away all of those hard water deposits that are blocking your showerhead: Here’s an easy DIY recipe: -1/3 cup baking soda -1 cup white vinegar -1 plastic bag -1 large bag twisty tie 1. Mix baking soda and vinegar in bag over a sink. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enjoy your free flowing showerhead! For more information on how to make your own homemade, green cleaners, click here. Subscribe to Frugally Sustainable: Did you find this post informative?
God Save The Pallet! Reclaimed Pallets Revamped Used in the shipping industry, wood pallets are typically a low end commodity. Usually, pallets will get reused a few times and then they will either be scrapped as trash or used as firewood. Most often made from inexpensive junk species of lumber (whatever is most widely available), wood pallets are the perfect candidate for upcycling. Check out these creative examples of upcycled pallets and I think you'll agree! DIY garden pallet fence (above and below) from Camelot Art CreationsA great way to hide trash cans or air conditioning units! Painted wood wall art by Inspired by Charm Pallet headboard Wonderful wine storage in the kitchen pallet stairs lead to loft On a final note: A word about safety and wood pallets Be advised that some pallets are chemically treated and could actually be hazardous to your health. What's your favorite pallet upcycle? Pin this post! Enjoy your day! Love, Laura
A Quicker Way to Clean House | Cleaning Guide By Arianne Cohen A few years ago, I found out that I've been cleaning all wrong. I was in a hotel room, when a maid came in and sprayed a solution on every surface…and then left. Right when I thought she'd forgotten, she returned. Pro cleaners have brilliant tricks to get the job done. Change Your Strategy The biggest mistake people make is cleaning room by room (this is called "zone cleaning"). A Quicker Way to Clean Houseslow! Most pros are in favor of "task cleaning": completing one chore , such as dusting, throughout the entire house, before starting the next. The Plan of Attack: Top-to-bottom, left-to-right For each task, start at the highest point in the room (if dusting, this might mean high shelves), and move from left to right across the room. Step 1: DustDust each room, including the topsides of all the furniture, undersides of shelves, and all handrails, as well as picture frames, TV screens and knickknacks. ," says Romero. Get 4 genius bathroom organizing ideas. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Darkroom and Dearly: Interior Design One household problem that has plagued me constantly for a long time is finding a way to effectively organize electronics cables. These days everything we own seems to have its own charger: phones, cameras, e-readers, game consoles, computers, tablets, etc, etc. Pretty soon we're drowning in cords and cables, and since they're constantly in use, they're constantly in the way. I've tried pretty much every Pinterest-inspired tip for how to organize these blasted things. Binder clips, over-the-door bags, twist-ties, and the seemingly awesome toilet paper tube method. But you know what happens when you use chargers on a daily basis? UGH. It took me a while to find it, but I think I may have found (nearly) the perfect solution. {diy cable box} Supplies: Shoe box(es) Wrapping paper (or any kind of decorative paper) Heavy cardboard pieces (cut from a shipping box or old shoe box) Tape/glue Ruler Labels Hundreds of untamed cords/cables/chargers First gather your supplies: See? Now re-assemble...