Eliminate smoke odors: Information From DIYFinds.com

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Eliminate Smoke Odors

If your popcorn burned in the microwave or the fireplace smoke backed up into the house, you know that smoke odor can permeate everything it touches. But I have some easy ways to get it out.

1. If your microwave smells smoky, put a dish of water with a few slices of lemon inside. Turn it on high for five minutes the steam from the water and the citrus will work together to eliminate the odors.

2. If the smell is stuck in the upholstery, sprinkle with baking soda and let it sit overnight. In the morning you can vacuum the baking soda and the odor out of the furniture.

3. Baking soda will work in the fireplace too. Put a box of baking soda in the fireplace to absorb stale smoke odors in the off-season. You could also try a dish of white vinegar.

4. If you were in a smoky restaurant and your clothes smell, put them in the dryer with a dryer sheet and set it to air for twenty minutes. Or fill the bathtub with hot water and add two cups of white vinegar to the water. Hang the clothes on the shower rod and let it sit for an hour or so. As the steam and vinegar fill the air, they will release the odors from the fabric.

Furnace Maintenance

Can you imagine your forced air furnace kicking out on the coldest day of the year? A couple of preventative steps can help keep that from happening.

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Whether you're buying new furniture or just changing the room around, testing the layout can save you a lot of time and aggravation.

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Get ready - I have a grab bag of cool tips that can help you all over your house with all sorts of tasks!

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Did your parents ever say, hey "close the door do you think I'm paying to heat the neighborhood?" Well if you have air leaks in your home that's exactly what you're doing, I have some tips to help you save money.

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Do you have the top five home essentials in your house? Here's the list and a few of the things you can use them for.

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We all spend a lot of time in our kitchens, and who isn't looking for a quicker way to do something. Well I've got some tips that will make your time in the kitchen a little easier.

Nail Pops

If your lumber wasn't properly dried when your house was built, it may cause the heads of nails to "pop". If this is a problem in your house there is an easy solution!

	Home Remodel – Tips and Planning Tips to help you plan a smooth and efficient home remodel. Sometimes embarking on a home remodel can seem like a never ending process. In the beginning, it sounds so quick and easy. Then the project begins…and it goes on…and on…and on. Every homeowner doing a home remodel wants the work completed in a timely and efficient manner. How can you plan a home remodel and make sure it flows smoothly? Read More

	Build a Laundry Room Cabinet and Expand Your Options The laundry room cabinet can serve many purposes besides hiding the bottles and boxes of cleaners and detergents. The fact is the laundry room is going mainstream in new homes, and older homes are being remodeled to increase family use and convenience. Used to hold state of the art laundry appliances, they often also serve as craft and hobby areas. Read More

	Garage Conversions to Living Space – Making More Room! When you need more space and are on a limited budget, you should look at the possibilities garage conversions to living space hold for your purposes. The advantage of using the existing garage is that the basic framing and some of the wiring is already done. Turning it into living space can be done for a much more reasonable cost than if you add a new room to the existing house. Read More

Handling Dry Rot Repair
Dry rot repair is no fun for anyone, especially when it's affecting your home as well as your life. But when you find that you have a problem, you do need to tackle it quickly in order to prevent permanent damage to your home. If you feel that you need dry rot repair, here are some things that you will want to keep in mind as you are looking over your home.

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How to Design a Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Get great ideas on how to design a tile kitchen backsplash.

Taking the time to learn how to design a tile kitchen backsplash for your kitchen will be worth every second. Designing a backsplash is simple and can make a big difference in your kitchen. Backsplashes are installed for multiple reasons.

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