Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add…
Five Ways to Remove a Rusty Screw
Not only are rusted screws hard to unscrew, they often also have damaged heads that can break off altogether, causing even more complicated problems. Here are five things you can…
When to Use Olive Oil to ‘Clean’ (and When Not To)
From vodka to wax paper to dryer lint, so many basic household items have special, secret uses. And according to plenty of blogs and TikToks, olive oil is no different.…
How to Polish Your Car (and Why You Should)
Photo: DuxX (Shutterstock) In addition to what’s under the hood, your car’s resale or trade-in value also takes the appearance of its exterior into account. Along with washing it regularly,…
You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an aging bathroom, they…
How to Remove Rust From Stainless Steel Appliances
Photo: tab62 (Shutterstock) Although kitchen appliances are first and foremost about functionality, they’re also part of our home decor. (Some might argue the opposite is true, but it doesn’t matter…
How to Paint Your Boring, White Plastic Outlet Covers
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) Picture an electrical outlet cover or a light switch plate: What color is it? If you’re thinking of one that’s plastic and either white or off-white (either…
How to Get Rid of Scratches on Your Oven Door
Photo: brizmaker (Shutterstock) Over time, normal wear-and-tear on kitchen appliances starts to take its toll, leaving our once-pristine ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators with dings, dents, and scratches. Take that glass…
How to Make a Textured Accent Wall With Limewash
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) A limewash treatment can help you achieve an aged, textured look on a variety of surfaces—in particular, it can be a great way to accent one wall…
The Difference Between Honing and Sharpening Your Knives (and Why It Matters)
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) I did not learn knife care from my parents, and that is a good thing. Their preferred method of knife maintenance is simple: Buy a block…