Removing metal rust stains

Follow these steps if you want to keep your furniture in a good shape. Tools and Materials Needed: Cloths Fine sandpaper White vinegar Lemon juice Soda crystals Baking soda Tomato ketchup Empty spray bottle Wax Wire brush Identify extent Before starting to remove the stains from the metal furniture, it's best that you take a look on all the surfaces and see if there ar ...

Building a rock fence

People have been using rock fences for a long time. Although they have a lot of piles stones which need to be arranged, the fence is quite easy to build. Because this type of fence uses only natural elements to define property, it will make the garden look great. The fence doesn’t require mortar so it can be build whenever you want during the year. You will find here the necessary steps to bui ...

Removing wax stains from leather and fabric

It's always complicated to get rid of stains, not mater their nature. Concerning wax stains, there are a few ways you can remove them. Removing excess wax Use a butter knife to remove big parts of the wax. Scrape the surface gently so that you don't damage the fabric. Use a vacuum to remove all the pieces, and avoid making other stains. Freezing method (leather) Put a bag full of ice c ...

Lack of nutrients in a hydroponic environment

A common challenge for gardeners is how to observe that there is a hydroponic nutrient lack in the garden. This is due to the fact that in a hydroponic environment things tend to look all the same. The goal here is how to spot small issues that lay hidden all around the garden. After acknowledging them you have to immediately isolate those plants and reduce the damage by feeding the proper nutrien ...

Interior waterproofing solutions for your basement

Basement waterproofing is an essential task for every homeowner. Water flooding in basements is quite common, so it's very important to take the right measures to handle the problem before it get's too serious. There are multiple solutions that you can apply and some of them are french drains, waterproofing paint and classic drainage systems. About french drains One very common and effec ...

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