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How to Figure Out Debris for Home Demolition

How to Figure Out Debris for Home Demolition

A massive amount of debris is created in the process of demolishing a home. While some of the debris is useless rubbish, a portion of it can be recycled. Some of the remaining debris can be hazardous and must be disposed of properly. It isn't too difficult to figure out a process for removing demoli
How Do I Remove Rust Stains From a Fiberglass Bathtub?

How Do I Remove Rust Stains From a Fiberglass Bathtub?

Rust stains are often caused by buildup in the bathtub faucet that comes out along with the water. Rust stains can also be caused by leaving a metal object on the edge of the bathtub, creating rust mark. Removing rust stains is easier than you think, even on fiberglass. To prevent damage to your fib
What Kind of Stone Is Gray Stone?

What Kind of Stone Is Gray Stone?

Gray stone is a color, not a type of material. Many stones come in various shades of gray, from a light blue-gray to deep gray, almost black, basalt. Many gray stones have color variations; some may even be intermingled with browns, rusts or other colors. The quality of stone, for countertop, floori
Hobart 1612 Slicer Specs

Hobart 1612 Slicer Specs

The 1612 is an industrial strength meat-slicer manufactured by the Hobart company. It is designed to be used in a restaurant setting or other commercial food preparation settings, but can also be used in the home. Technical specifications for the Hobart 1612 include the type and size of blade used i
How to Remove the Smell of a Stink Bug

How to Remove the Smell of a Stink Bug

Stink bugs are attracted to soft lights and warmth. When they feel threatened or pleased with a certain lodging, like skunks, they emit a foul smelling odor that can ward off predators or mark their territory. Short of scrubbing your house with tomato juice to get rid of the smell, there is not mu
How to Get a Loan for a House Without a Cosigner

How to Get a Loan for a House Without a Cosigner

Finding someone to cosign a house loan can prove challenging because many people don't want the responsibility that comes with cosigning. A cosigner is second in line to make house payments if the primary owner stumbles upon financial hardship. If applying for a mortgage, you can get approved withou
How to Refinish Terrazzo Tile

How to Refinish Terrazzo Tile

Terrazzo stone tile is a manmade marble and granite composite bound together with cement rresin. This binder gives the tile a great deal of strength, making it a surface capable of withstanding even the heavy foot traffic common in commercial areas while still showing the reflective beauty common wi
How to Get the Pickle Juice Smell Out of a Sofa

How to Get the Pickle Juice Smell Out of a Sofa

The sofa is often the center of your entertaining area; the place where company sits and where we get comfortable to get lost in a good book or movie. An unpleasant odor trapped in the sofa can detract from all of these experiences. Pickle juice is made from vinegar, which boasts a notoriously stron
How to Care for Distressed Leather

How to Care for Distressed Leather

Leather furniture can give a home a warm and comfortable look. Distressed leather is especially appropriate for a lived in, antique or rustic look. Distressed leather is usually aniline dyed, and then artificially aged using various techniques. Naturally occurring imperfections in the hides like sca
How to Remove Oxidized Marks in Oak Wood

How to Remove Oxidized Marks in Oak Wood

The oak tree has played a vital role in man's development from the very beginning to modern day. Used for food, shelter, warships and modern homes and decks, oak displays resilience and strength beyond many other types of wood. However, exposure to the elements, such as sunlight, wind and precipitat
How to Make a Natural Waterfall

How to Make a Natural Waterfall

Incorporating a waterfall into your backyard adds another aesthetic component to the landscape. The soothing sounds and visual stimulus will add a highly prized component to your next garden party. To make it look as natural as possible, consider using materials from your own backyard or nearby. Als
What Detergent Is Best on Stains?

What Detergent Is Best on Stains?

No matter how careful you are, you'll still find yourself battling stains on clothing from food, blood, mud and a host of other things. According to several websites specializing in consumer reviews, Tide is the best laundry detergent to remove those stains.
How to Clean Black Auto Trim

How to Clean Black Auto Trim

Black auto trim is a common and classic color used on many vehicles. Contrary to white or similar colored auto trim, the black trim takes longer to show dirt and other basic debris that accumulates on your vehicle. The trim will, however, require regular cleaning to remove the buildup along with har
Home Remedies for Urine Odor

Home Remedies for Urine Odor

Urine odor is common in some households, especially in those with pets or small children. Once a pet has an accident on the carpet, it seems like the smell will never go away. Luckily, there are a few remedies you can try at home before having to resort to steam cleaning the whole house, or pulling
Hard Hat Types

Hard Hat Types

Hard hats are usually classified on the basis of the impact they can handle without damage, as well as their electrical performance requirements. This classification is also known as the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z89.1 Standards for Industrial Head Protection. All hard hats to be
The Components of Plastic Furniture

The Components of Plastic Furniture

Outdoor patio furniture sets are often made of plastic because of its ease of care.Creative Crop/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesPlastics are polymers, which means "many parts." Plastic furniture was first invented in 1946 and designed by James Donahue and Douglas Simpson. The NRC manufactured...
How to Clean Plastic Window Frames

How to Clean Plastic Window Frames

Cleaning your window panes is a quick fix to brightening up your windows, but will do little to lend your home a sparkling clean appearance if they are surrounded by dirty and grimy window frames. Plastic frames can scratch more easily than aluminum, so it is important to take care when cleaning the
How to Buff Scratches From Corian

How to Buff Scratches From Corian

Corian is a counter top surface made by DuPont. It is comparable to granite and marble in terms of material. However, the Corian counter top is not immune to damage; it is possible to nick or scratch the surface. Luckily, there is a way to remove the blemish in the Corian and return it to the pristi
How to Get Rid of a Durian Smell in the Fridge

How to Get Rid of a Durian Smell in the Fridge

Durian, a spiky fruit popular in Asia, is known mostly for its incredibly pungent odor. Durian is so smelly that the public transportation system in Singapore has banned the fruit from its buses and trains. When cut open and stored in a refrigerator, durian's odor seems to permeate other food and dr