Imagine driving behind a construction vehicle, and suddenly a gallon can of paint drops off the truck, hits the road, and sends a shower of house paint all over the bonnet of your gleaming new car. This scenario would be any car owner’s nightmare. Fortunately, all is not lost, and there are some methods you…
The active ingredients in mothballs, naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene, give them their strong, lingering odor. While they work a charm to keep destructive moths out of our clothes when they are in storage, their pungent smell can be a problem. The best way to get rid of the smell of mothballs without washing your clothes is…
Washing machines naturally clean themselves while doing laundry, right? Well, not exactly. Actually, no. Washing machines acquire build-up from soap, limescale, and dirt. But they also host some nasty stuff, such as mildew and mold. So it needs to be cleaned. But what if you don’t have any vinegar in the house? Yes, you can…
Are you a messy painter? Whether you’re painting your living room, a rustic furniture piece, or canvas, no matter how careful you are, there’s this inevitable moment where you always manage to get paint on your skin and under your fingernails. Although turpentine and paint thinners are great for removing paint, they are toxic and…
Paper mache has been a fun hobby and an arts and crafts activity for children and adults alike for decades. It is still used today to make many artworks; even some famous artists still use it as their medium. But one thing paper mache is known for because it is pretty frail and breaks way…
Flat paint the most forgiving paint finish with the best color-payout; however, unfortunately not very durable. If you are in dismay over how easily your newly flat-painted walls or furniture pieces bruise or scuff, I can assure you this post will be worth a couple of minutes of your time. A large amount of pigment…
Styrofoam is a versatile material that can be helpful in everything from construction projects to basic crafts. It has many advantages, including that it is light and easy to work with, relatively inexpensive, and can serve multiple purposes. However, waterproofing is not one of Styrofoam’s better qualities. Unfortunately, this material is not resistant to water…
Gorilla Tape is incredibly useful, and you likely use it all the time for small repairs. It’s great to keep it around for when you need to repair something in an emergency situation. This tape is so practical because it can be used in many situations. People use it for various projects, and it’s weather-resistant…
It can be annoying when you have glue or stickers stuck to certain things in your home. Normally, it’s going to be kind of hard to remove this sort of stuff, but that’s where products such as Goof Off come into play. Many people buy things such as Goof Off and Goo Gone to get…
Corner beads are used to create crisp, clean edges during drywall installation. The corner beads are added on the corners, edges, and where the walls and ceilings meet. If the corner bead is not properly set, it may eventually start to separate from the drywall. The metal strips can pop out of place or cause…