Unless you favour the ‘rough stone wall’ effect in your house, chances are that your walls and ceilings will be plastered. In older houses, plaster is usually applied directly to the brickwork. Newer houses often have timber-framed partition walls clad with sheets of plasterboard, with only a thin coat of plaster to finish the wall. These ...
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By E. E. KaneIt is the most hated household chore. Housekeepers put it off for months, even years, choosing instead to put up with the smell. It is a never-ending job, since it is certain to be needed again. It is rumored to involve back-breaking labor and more elbow grease than you care to use. The chore is cleaning your oven, and we’re ...
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They say a poor workman blames his tools. I blame myself. How often have I solicited the help of a man to do things I claimed I couldn’t do? More than I care to admit. The truth is, I was just too lazy to try to figure it out or in some cases I actually convinced myself that I lacked the necessary chromosome and was incapable of accomplishing any...
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by beconradWindow screens are an important part of any home, providing vital air flow and easy cooling throughout the warmer months. One of the most significant downsides of window screens, however, is the fact that they are easily damaged. It is of course possible to replace these damaged window screens with new ones, but often it is less ex...
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Has the power gone out at your house? Did you fridge break overnight? Are you worried about the food you had in the freezer?Not to worry - there are some simple guidelines to food safety in such a situation.If the food has been completely thawed or even warmed to room temperature, throw it away. If it has been kept at room temperature for...
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