Although cleaning your hands using soap and water is more effective, hand sanitizer is often the more practical choice when you’re on the go. If you’re a fan of DIY projects, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to create your own hand sanitizer. Just make sure you follow a good recipe that takes into …
Starting a new DIY construction project is extremely exciting, but you will need patience and quality materials to achieve a spotless finish. If you use drywall, the process can be quite messy due to the indentations in the new wall that must be covered with mud. The following step-by-step guide teaches you how to create …
If your home suffered smoke or fire damage, the smell can be extremely persistent. The odors have strong side-effects, such as headaches and nausea, so it is important to know how to get the smoke smell out of your home. The next sections offer a concise step-by-step guide to help you remove the lingering smell! …
Black mold is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also health. If you suspect that the mold is highly toxic, you should contact a professional. This is quite rare, but it may happen in case of long-term water damage in your bathroom. Our bathrooms are the perfect environment for mold growth since they are …
Similar to tear gas, skunk spray is a lachrymator that irritates your eyes and nose, but might also have some more serious consequences, such as nausea. While skunks are nocturnal animals that will not simply go around spraying pets and people, they might sense danger and quickly discard the oily spray. This liquid can reach …
We live in a digital era where most household items require batteries to work. This applies to simple tools such as flashlights, TV remotes and toys to more essential tools like cellphones. Battery corrosion is a major reason why these devices fail to work, and today we address it. But before that let’s first take …
With the world increasingly moving at a faster rate, you should go about your day with no distractions. Seeing that toilets are part of our morning routine; they can disrupt anyone’s daily routine if they start acting strange when flushed. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in many homes. The main cause for gurgling/bubbling toilet …
Regardless of what type of shower you have, sealing the joints and the corners is a critical task in order to prevent water from getting underneath the surface, leading to a favorable environment for growing mold or even damage the wall structure. To make sure that the water does not seep through the joints, you …
Similar to how you should avoid placing some items in the washing machine, it’s also important to be extra cautious when adding some clothing articles in the dryer. Because of the convenience of dryers, we can often rely on them too much potentially ending up with damaged items. It might come as a surprise to …
Instead of constantly buying new clothes, you can take a more eco-conscious approach and increase the durability of the clothes you already own. This is an important aspect of creating a more sustainable wardrobe and cut down on excessive consumption. Many people like the idea of keeping their clothes for an extended period of time …