How to Clean Carpets, Curtains & Upholstery
Carpets, upholstery and drapes are a comfortable and sophisticated addition to an interior area. While these popular decor items include colour, texture and visual interest, they also harbor dirt and dust. Appropriate cleaning techniques eliminate debris, stop the growth of mold and mildew, and vanquish ugly stains. Routine cleaning prevents excessive wear and tear while […]
How to Re-Varnish Chairs
Varnish is a clear topcoat that dries hard. Unfortunately, it’s more prone to yellowing and cracking than polyurethane is, meaning it must be removed and reapplied. Removing cracked or yellowed varnish takes a bit of elbow grease, but the resulting tough stabilizer lasts for many years if it’s properly cared for. Cover your work surface […]
How to Wallpaper Kitchen Countertops
If wallpaper were only for walls, then nobody would have ever thought of using it to cover closets, line shelves and turn old dressers into conversation pieces. Wallpaper gives you a quick way to turn an old laminate countertop into the centerpiece of a newly renovated and painted kitchen. To avoid messing with contact cement […]