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Tips for Using Water Based Varnish

Always raise the grain on raw wood before applying a water-based finish. Simply brush, sponge or spray on some distilled ...
This story is sponsored by Giant Carpet One. There's no end to the benefits of carpet—from warmth and coziness underfoot to enhanced insulation and noise reduction. But carpeting can also become a ...
Learn how to remove stains from your carpet with these step-by-step instructions. Discover easy and effective methods using household ingredients like hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and more.
If you have marble in your home, you know first-hand that it's known to absorb spills. Learn the proven methods for cleaning marble stains, including which types of cleansers to use and how to prevent ...
Note the location, color, and texture of the stain to figure out what it could be from. Water, grease, and tannin stains will all require different cleaning methods, as will different countertop ...
A cleaning method using two household ingredients and a pan lid has been suggested as an approach to tackle tough sofa stains ...