Fire extinguishers are a quick defense against small home fires. Every home should have a minimum of three extinguishers, one in your kitchen, one in your garage and one in your basement. It is important to train every member of your household where your extinguishers are located and how to operate them. ... see more: How to use a fire extinguisher
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Wood butcher block can take much hard wear and tear, be resurfaced or repaired, and continue looking good for many years.
Before using a new butcher block, season it to prevent staining and absorption of food odors and bacteria.
A mineral oil finish is preferable to ... see more: Butcher Board - How to maintain
Brass is a yellow-colored alloy of copper and zinc, used for decorative items. The more zinc in the metal the more yellow it appears. It is used to make lamps, furniture handles, and other decorative items. Keeping all your brass clean with regular maintenance will ensure a long life of sparkling ... see more: Cleaning Brass
A kitchen is the heart of your home. It seems no matter how big your home, everyone gathers in your kitchen. Whether it is just your family or if you are hosting a party, kitchens are a place where people want to be. So if you are ... see more: Kitchens - Designing a kitchen layout
Green remodeling projects are becoming more important to many homeowners. We all want to help the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. But if you are not ready to do a major renovation and still want to help the environment, here are 5 projects that anyone can do that will not break the bank and save you money in the ... see more: Go Green - 5 Projects you can do for under $50
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Even the best kitchen faucets wear out, and sometimes it is not worth the effort to rebuild. Replacing your faucet can not only improve the look of your kitchen, but can help reduce your water bills. ... see more: How to Replace a Faucet
Odors may be caused by food left too long, “strong” foods not covered or packaged tightly,by a drip pan that needs cleaning, or by food spoiling when power goes off while the owner is away on vacation. A preventive measure is ... see more: How to get rid of odors – Kitchen and freezer odors
The presence of carpenter ants is usually a symptom of a problem a water leak causing wet/punky wood. Therefore, it is important to determine the reason the ants are nesting in the structure, than to kill them. Your home is much more at risk from water damage, which attracts carpenter ants, than the ants themselves. Do not be pressured into ... see more: Carpenter Ants – What you need to know
We all try to do our part in being “Green”. We recycle our newspapers, cans and bottles. So why not go another step and try composting.
Composting of yard wastes such as leaves, grass clippings, dead garden plants and ... see more: Composting – How to compost
Granite is one of the most durable products you can use for your countertops. But like everything else, even the most durable products need maintenance. Granite is a natural stone product that has voids and imperfections beneath is surface. These voids can ... see more: Sealing Granite Countertops
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