Recently a new home owner presented this problem the kitchen cabinets in their house were covered in a pink waxy buildup which we then discovered was silver polish used on wood cabinets. The idea behind this was not apparent but we came to the conclusion that the previous owner probably didn’t have the right type of cleaner so they used what they had on hand.
Now this is probably not going to be the case …
If you have a musty or moldy smell coming from your home’s forced hot air system that doesn’t seem to go away it is important that you take the time to inspect your heating system and cure the problem.
Mold that builds up in your heating system is due to dampness. All of the surfaces in your home and outside your home are covered with small amounts of bacteria. Normally this bacteria is not a …
Whether you like it or not eventually you are going to have to clean your bathroom.
Because bathtubs are the largest items they often go unmanaged for a couple weeks and during that time soap scum and mold can buildup. To reduce the hassles here are a few tips to making the chore a little easier.
Probably the worst culprit in your bathroom is the non slip bath mat. Flexible made of a porous rubberized plastic …
Either you purchased your home with one or decided that Wood was a better option then Vinyl for your fence but now after a few years its time to take a weekend and make everything look like new again.
There are two basic types of wood fences, you have the natural look split rail which comes in three or four rails set between posts and then you have barricade fencing or privacy fencing that can …
There are a variety of different methods used to clean and restore marble surfaces. Because Marble and other stone materials can react differently to acids, bleaches and other chemicals it is important that any restoration process that you attempt be tested on a small spot before you apply it to large areas.
You should always try the least aggressive methods first to reduce the chance of permanent damage.
For general cleaning you should use a mild soap detergent and a soft sponge or …
Right now it is Christmas and New Years season so you are likely to have a number of guests and lots of mess to clean but the same is true for many holidays. Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July bring their special problems as do birthdays and other celebrations.
Getting your home back after the Holidays shouldn’t be a lot of work with some planing and just a few tips you can keep your home …
There are a number of times that you will need to clean your washing machine to keep it in top working order but most often it will be when you have a musty mold smell.
When mold starts to grow inside your washing machine tub and in your waste lines you can end up with clothes that smell bad and may be unhealthy to wear.
Mold only requires water to begin growing and will grow quickly …
Throughout the year gutters have the potential to get clogged with different types of materials usually tree leafs, seeds and pine needles… however there is always a possibility of a bird or bees building a hive or just random debris that end-up clogging your gutters and possibly causing water damage to your home.
The importance of cleaning your gutters is to make sure that rain water is collected and diverted away from your foundation but …
All wood products will eventually decay and in this howto we will cover how you can repair a rotted door jam and molding.
The first thing you have to do is find the problem. When decay sets in on painted surfaces you will often find that the piece will look relatively ok from the outside but because the non-painted surfaces may have absorbed water over months and years the damage is likely to happen from …
From Fireplace pokers to brass door knobs and cabinet pulls every home is bound to have at least a few brass items that need to be taken care of.
Although Brass is a relatively soft metal when compared to steel it is durable and not prone to rusting.
It is also fairly decent in the way of maintainability requiring limited polishing to remove oxidation but nothing can limit the amount of surface buildup when items are …