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  2. Oct 26, 2024Coffee: Coffee contains tannin which can dye fabrics, and if you added cream to your coffee, that likely contains some kind of fat or oil. To treat a set-in coffee stain, opt for liquid laundry detergent, oxygen bleach, or a commercial stain remover.; Oil-based: An oil-based stain can be hard to remove once it has set in, but it's not impossible. While it may be counterintuitive, re-activate ...
  3. Feb 4, 2025Between Colors of the Year releases and home decor trend predictions, it's easy to see why the beginning of the year and redecorating go hand-in-hand.And what better room to start in than the heart of your home? Your kitchen cabinets occupy a majority of the space, and selecting the perfect finish for them is just as important as finding the right paint color—which is why they're the perfect ...
  4. May 5, 2024Maite Granda. Contemporary homes refer to those that date from the late 20th century to the present day. A contemporary interior may feature clean lines and neutral palettes or bold color and decor. You can bring a contemporary aesthetic to a new build or an old house with contemporary furniture, art or wall decor, and features like large windows left bare or outfitted with simple window ...
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  5. Mar 22, 2024Oil-based polyurethane coatings achieve a rich, golden glow in few coats. Oil-based polyurethane, available both in spray and brush-on formats, creates a hard protective shell in fewer coatings than with water-based polyurethane.
  6. Feb 7, 2025Jeremy Laukkonen is an Updates Writer for The Spruce and has contributed to the site since 2022. He has written extensively about major home appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and induction cooktops, and home improvement subjects including dimmer switches, keyless entry systems, and garage door openers for The Spruce.
  7. Jan 14, 2025Mice are an irritating household pest, but keeping them away can be harder than it seems. But mice can get quite irritated with a number of strong household scents, making DIY repellents a great first step in trying to push mice out. "Mice, and rodents in general, have an excellent sense of smell.
  8. Nov 27, 2024The Spruce / Jacob Fox. Best for: Aesthetic design, face frame cabinets, and partial or full overlay cabinet doors.. Surface mount hinges, as the name implies, mount to the outside of the cabinet frame and to the outside face of the cabinet door.This mounting style makes the entire hinge visible from the exterior of the cabinet, so surface mount hinges typically feature an attractive color or ...
  9. Jan 13, 2025If you'd rather use a liquid silver polish, consider Weiman's Silver Cleaner and Polish. It has many of the same great qualities as our best overall pick, such as an ammonia-free formula that's safe to use on many surfaces, fast results, and prevention of future tarnishing.. Along with its quick and effective results, one thing we appreciated about this silver cleaner is its scent.
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