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How to Change a Light Bulb

Posted October 20th, 2009 By Carmelia DIY

If you’re still hesitant about changing the light bulb that needed to be changed ten years ago, fear no longer. You don’t need to count how many vampires, chickens or angels it takes to change a light bulb. Here’s how to change a [...]

How to Dye Your Roots

Posted October 14th, 2009 By Elaine Grooming

You’ve decided to dye your hair from blond to brunette, and you feel good. After a few weeks, though, your blond hair grows back and the roots appear lighter than the rest of your locks. Don’t worry, because you can easily dye your [...]

How to Melt Ice on a Sidewalk

Posted September 17th, 2009 By Carmelia DIY

Having snow freeze up in your sidewalk, garage and porch can lead to some slippery accidents that can seriously injure you. Here are some things you can do to protect your family and loved ones from harm, in a jiffy.
Types of De-icers
Salt
Salt is [...]

How to Dye Silk

Posted August 25th, 2009 By Elaine Crafts

Silk is a lovely fabric, but it will become lovelier if you know how to dye it. Dyeing will give your silk nicer and more vibrant colors of your choice. There are two ways to do this, depending on how big is your [...]

How to Pluck a Chicken

Posted August 25th, 2009 By Elaine Cleaning, Cooking, Games

Fresh chicken is always better than the frozen ones you buy from the supermarket, but the drawback when you prefer this is you have to pluck out the feathers. It sounds like dirty work for a beginner, but once you get used to [...]

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

Posted August 10th, 2009 By Elaine Cleaning

Glass doors add a modern and classy look to your bathroom, but you have to admit that there’s a drawback to having them: cleaning. Ordinary shower curtains don’t get water spots, but glass ones do. When you find yourself faced with these stubborn [...]

How to Clean Vinyl Records

Posted July 28th, 2009 By Carmelia Cleaning

Vinyl records may be a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean you should let them go to waste. Keeping your vinyl records clean will ensure that they will last a little while longer and that a good sound quality is maintained. [...]

How to Clean Bathtub Rings

Posted July 27th, 2009 By Carmelia Cleaning

Bathtub rings are a particular kind of dirt in your bathtub that can really make it look nasty. A bathtub ring is a ring of scum and dirt that forms around the edges of the tub. It may require patience and elbow grease, [...]

How to Sponge Paint

Posted July 26th, 2009 By Carmelia Arts

Sponge painting a space is a relatively easy way to make a formerly boring room look infinitely more interesting. You can save yourself a pretty penny by doing it all by yourself. Here’s how.
Materials

Paint tray
Paint liner
Paint roller
Natural sea sponge
Bucket
Stirring stick
Rubber gloves
Base paint
Top coat [...]

How to Clean Baseboards

Posted July 15th, 2009 By Elaine Cleaning

Everyday, dust, dirt and grime stick to your kitchen baseboards, making them look scratched and dirty. It’s an unpleasant experience to always having to scrub these home installations, but it’s a must, especially if you want to bring back a pleasant look to [...]