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How to repair bubbles in drywall tape? A normal thing to happen.

Sometimes, certain things in life do not go as planned. You prepared yourself to many things and you are completely convinced that everything you did went as you intended… And then, they don’t. You can call them mistakes, but sometimes they are not even your fault. Let’s call them “unforeseen events”. As everything in this crazy world, you would need to be prepared when those things happen. In the case of home improvement, having drywall …

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How to remove coconut oil from fabric? Act fast!

General, Home Tips

Let’s talk about accidents. Those kinds of things that happen without you wanting them to happen. Even on those where you have some kind of blame, you definitely do not want them to occur to you… But they still could, and that is the thing. Nobody can predict those events from occurring at all because of the number of ways that can trigger them. Now, let’s focus about coconut oil. That viscous substance that can …

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How to make a single curtain rod into a double? With an adapter.

Furniture, General, Home, Home Interior, Home Tips, House Interior

Let’s talk about curtains today. These decorative parts of your home, located mostly at the windows of it, they can allow a fresh breeze to pass inside, and block or allow sunlight to enter your home. They could also make a design statement in a room, complimenting the furniture inside of it. And speaking of design, having two shades of color by putting double curtains may look even better. The way to do it is …

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How to install log siding? Take your measurements right!

General, Home, Home Exterior, Home Tips, House Exterior

Wood is the kind of material many people all around the world use; from building their homes, their furniture and many other uses. It is a nice material that it is already available given its natural origins. There are many types of it with multiple uses, advantages and appearances. And speaking about that last item, looks, there are some amazing looking objects around that use wood as their main design element. From a single table …

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How to fix cabinet doors that overlap? Easy thing to do!

Furniture, General, Home, Home Interior, Home Tips, House Interior

There are many things in life that, when new, they were perfect. Nice finishes, perfect gaps, and smooth operation. That is the case for things like cabinets all around your kitchen for instance. But as time passes, and the use increases, the sometime in the past; good and nice cabinets doors start to drift away from their intended position. Normally, you would go mad to complain at their manufacturers and that is a good reason …

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How to break a door knob with a hammer? Follow these steps!

General, Home, Home Tips

Hammer time! (you knew I was going to do that when a hammer is involved). The most valuable tool you can have at hand sometimes is the one that you use to smash things up. Hammers can be made in all sorts of materials and combinations; depending on the intended use you would want to give it. But sometimes you want to keep things clean when using a hammer. It is not always possible to …

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How to Wash Crib Bumper Step-by-Step Guide for Your Newborn

Furniture, Home, Home Tips

A cot armor provides an ornamental taste to the bed of a baby and it also forms a guarding shield between the wooden slats of the cradle and the head of your baby. To keep them new, cot armors should be cleaned from time to time. You can be cautious not to clean them too much, though. They may lose their shape and make your baby unsafe. Once a month or even any other month …

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How to Make Gray Walls Look Less Blue – Quick and Easy Fix

General, Home, Home Interior, Home Tips

Have you ever got into a color problem? You may have bought or built a new house and you’re wondering which paint you can use on your wall. Gray tones can be challenging as they always look distinct in every house. This can also happen at any time of the day. Selecting a painting color is not very simple as you may guess. How does it feel when you see your gray walls looking less …

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How to Buy a Crystal Chandelier: For a Perfect Interior Decor

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Electroliers are no longer exclusively for the dining area. You can now place a crystal crown seemingly anywhere from bathrooms, hallways, and even the kitchen. The crystalline electroliers have come with their difficulties. It can be hard to make your mind up to choose a crystalline electrolier. There are many features you may contemplate on how to buy a crystal chandelier. You may look for your color or form choices of the lighting fixture you want. Also, …

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How to Flip a Door Knob Lock: It’s Easy if You Do It Smart

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Do you know that all door knobs with or without a lock are reversible? Numerous revolving knobs can be discarded quickly and swapped to a distinct position. What makes you flip your door knob lock? Maybe you want privacy in your room or the entire house. Moreover, there may be some places you may not want your toddlers to reach. You can reverse the door locks in your house. You can do this without having …

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