Music stands are an essential practice tool for any musician, from percussionist to woodwind player. A stand holds sheet music in place for the musician to read as he or she performs. In 2011, music stands cost from PS5 to more than PS195, but a folding, cardboard stand can be made simply at home. This … Read more
A scuba mask is used to protect your eyes from water while diving so you can keep them open. To see underwater properly, you need a clean mask lens, free of scratches and blemishes. To keep your mask in the best condition possible, always store it in the hard case it came in. Should your … Read more
Few things are as noticeable in the fashion world as a crease in leather. These pesky marks are usually left over from a bad fold or careless storage of your item while traveling. Whether it is a hat, bag or jacket, there are two simple ways to get rid of your creases. Few things are … Read more
Plaster coving, usually found in older homes, is very delicate. Your plaster may have been in its current spot for hundreds of years. In many cases, the plaster coving has been covered and re-covered in multiple coats of paint. Removing paint from any plaster surface should be done with great care. You may be working … Read more
House mice are small rodents that weight about one-half ounce. Though small, these rodents can do a lot of damage. Although perhaps most known for getting into food and chewing wires, mice are just as happy to chew a hole in your new leather couch. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to remove mice … Read more
Concrete floors serve as reliable and resilient subsurfaces for tiling installations, generally requiring little more than a cleaning to be prepared for the installation process. The Bostik chemical company produces Evo-Stik, a tile adhesive and grout product designed specifically for concrete installations. This product is designed to secure and seal tile to the surface, so … Read more
Toby jugs — porcelain mugs in the shape of a seated man in a tricornered hat holding a mug of his own — were first made in the 18th century, and have continued to be popular ever since. The Royal Doulton factory had been manufacturing rather plain Toby jugs since 1815. In 1926, designer Charles … Read more
Guinea pigs are not the tidiest pets you can have, which means a metal or ceramic water dish on the floor of their cage is not a good idea. Even without meaning to, your cavies can knock over the bowl, soaking their bedding. They can also push food or bedding into the water, making it … Read more
While removing paint is not a complicated process, most standard techniques for paint removal involve flat surfaces. Removing paint from a curved surface presents a greater challenge, especially if the surface is fully rounded, like a metal pipe. Stripping paint from a metal pipe uses much the same process as that of a painted wall, … Read more
Very few Mini Cooper car dealerships keep any Minis in stock. Most Minis are manufactured for the customer with custom options. This wait can prove to be difficult, but to help alleviate some of the anticipation, Mini has a website where the customer can track the steps that a car takes from time of order … Read more
Gentian violet is a dye that is effective as a topical treatment for yeast infections. Often breastfeeding mothers and babies who are suffering from a common yeast infection can treat the infection by applying gentian violet to the affected skin of both the mother and baby. Gentian violet is generally successful when used to eliminate … Read more
Everyone’s done it, accidentally recorded over something with their video camera. Or even if it wasn’t accidental, don’t you just sometimes with you could have some of those outtakes back to watch and laugh at. Well, before the digital age–if you can remember that far back–people recorded on VHS tapes. Besides being bulky and temperamental, … Read more
The Ford Focus is a small-sized sports car made by the Ford Motor Company, introduced in North America in 2000. As of 2010, the Focus is still in production. The Focus has a centre console that includes two cup holders, and on some models, a fold-down armrest. The centre console may need to be removed … Read more
Silicon wristbands are inexpensive and easy to find, making them popular as promotional products at events, fundraisers, sports events and nearly anything else you can think of. Many people like to wear the wristbands simply as a fashion accessory and want to remove the printed lettering to have a plain wristband with no logo or … Read more
Placing hot cookware on a kitchen countertop can cause it to become scorched and stained with heat marks. Burn marks and heat stains can mar a countertop’s aesthetic appeal, depending on the severity of damage. Scorched stainless steel countertops are extremely unsanitary, as damages to their chromium oxide layer eventually cause them to rust. Promptly … Read more