Bona Refresher is a safe way to make hardwood floors shine. It's similar to using a hardwood floor polish, but quicker & easier. My review of Bona Refresher Continue reading My Secret Weapon for Shiny Hardwood Floors (for Under $30) at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
You've probably seen them hanging out in people's yards. Truthfully, I never understood the whole Bag-a-Bug concept... that is, until WE needed to use them! Here's why we swear by the bug bags... Continue reading How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles: A Bag-A-Bug Review at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. Now, here's how long household products last -- including cleaners, electronics, furniture, bedding, carpet & rugs. Continue reading The Surprising Shelf Life of Everyday Household Items at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Want to know how to clean a sponge & remove 99.9% of bacteria? Facts about cleaning sponges in the microwave, dishwasher, with vinegar and with bleach. Continue reading How to Clean a Sponge: 4 Methods to Kill Germs at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Need to replace a toilet seat? I just replaced three. Here are the choices and characteristics of toilet seats that might affect your decision when picking out a new toilet seat and lid. Continue reading Replacing A Toilet Seat? Here’s How To Choose A Size: Round Or Oblong… And A Style: Wood Or Plastic at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black stuff that looks like soot is called 'filtration soil'. Filtration Soiling comes from dirty air ducts -- among other things. Here's what to do about it. Continue reading How to Finally Get Rid of Black Lines Along Your Baseboards at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
In my opinion, blue painter's tape is utterly INDESPENSIBLE around the house! It's great because painter's tape sticks to the surface, but leaves no sticky residue when it is removed. Alright, here we go... 10 unique uses for blue painter's tape! Continue reading Dozens Of Unique Uses For Leftover Blue Painters Tape! at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Of all the different sponges I've used, the melamine foam sponge is the one I use most often in our house with 3 dogs. But I still get questions from curious readers about the safety of melamine foam -- on skin, with kids, around pets, etc. Here's what you need to know about melamine sponges and how they work. Continue reading Is Melamine Sponge Toxic? Facts & How It Cleans at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Here are the best ways to store paint so you can actually reuse what's leftover at some point. Continue reading Painting Dilemma Solved: How To Store & Use Leftover Paint at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Planting a new tree in your yard? You can save money by doing the tree planting yourself... it's easy! (I know because I just planted a new elm tree in my backyard myself.) See how to plant a tree step by step -- in just 4 steps!| DIY Household Tips Guide
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Next on my list of 'subdivision pet peeves' is this: People don't use their garages for parking cars in anymore! Why? See why here...| DIY Household Tips Guide