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Coping With Baseboards
If you want to install
baseboard moldings and have a professional looking finish,
you will have to learn about coping. I'll fill you in...
Crushed Carpet
Have you ever moved your
furniture around and then had to live with ugly carpet
dents? It's an easy problem to fix...
Curtain Adaptation
Window treatments don't fit?
Whether you've moved, mislaundered or bought the wrong
size, I have some simple alterations that will save you
the trouble and cost of replacement...
Deadbolt Locks
Deadbolt locks help keep
your home secure and your family safe. If your door has
windows on either side of the lock, replace the lock with
a double cylinder deadbolt for extra security...
Door Mouldings
Installing molding can be
tricky, and door casings are no exception. Well I have
some hints that will make the job easier...
Door Viewer
Don't you hate it when
someone knocks on your door and you can't see who it is?
Why not install a one way door viewer...
Doorstops
There are so many doorstops
on the market do you know which one you need home...
Door sweep
Drafts can sneak in all over
your house, but one of the most common places is around
the doors... |
The biggest problem with curtains is dust. Use the soft
brush attachment on your vacuum and work from top to
bottom to carefully remove the dust. 
If you feel like your curtains need some freshening, take
them down from the window. Toss them in the dryer with a
dryer sheet, and a tennis ball. Then turn it on air for
twenty minutes. It will dust and freshen in one quick
step. 
When you pull the curtains out of the dryer, hang them
immediately. This way you won't have to worry about
pressing them either. 
If you don't feel like ironing new cotton curtains, hang
them up and spritz them with some water. The weight from
the water will smooth the fabric as it dries. 
Now, if you're just looking for an update for your
curtains this spring, try changing the tie backs. Forget
the matching fabric, and try some cording, tassels or some
nice ribbon. To update plain cotton curtains, attach some
ribbon near the hem with some iron fusible tape.