Home Matters
A regular wipe-down keeps the grime from building up. 1. Remove the racks and drip pans, and clean them with a damp paper towel. Wipe down all surfaces inside your oven. 2. If you see a small bit of burned-on gunk, remove with a nonabrasive scrubber. Use a scrub brush to clean the racks, dry,…
Did you turn the air conditioner on in the middle of a heat wave just to find out that it’s making your house smell like mold? Are you unable to get your glass shower doors streak-free? Thomas O., a viewer from Oakforest, Illinois, wanted to know what to do about the moldy smell coming out…
One day, one change: Add modern, rustic style to a boring bedroom wall with this sleek, simple chevron design. A wood accent wall was just the solution to add a rustic, modern touch in this Spanish-style home. In one afternoon and on a budget of $1,000 I recruited Thad Mills, a local carpenter, to help…
For a budget-conscious kitchen countertop, consider painting over your current surface for a fresh, cost-efficient option. Sure, a complete revamp of a kitchen countertop is a new and fresh way of updating your surface. But when cost and other factors are an issue, painting kitchen countertops might also be a viable option, providing a middle…
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