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Drilling holes into very hard stone like granite marble and porcelain including large format tiles is extremely difficult and expensive.... more »

Painting over wallpaper can be as easy as painting a regular plastered wall. This happens when the wallpaper is glued to a perfectly flat wall and there are no seam flaws. As this almost never happens, you are likely to come across some of the challenges mentioned below.... more »

Clean the paint brushes first. Wipe the paint into old newspaper and/or rinse the paint brushes in white spirit. Thorough rinsing is not necessary though.... more »

Many web sites contain advice on how to save energy while using ovens in the kitchen. This article contains data about energy consumption and the actual saving in case these tips are applied.... more »

One of the reasons why the flowers in vase fade away is lack of water they absorb. While the plant is in the soil, it can absorb water via the root system.... more »

Fill an empty can with water and put the brushes there. Make sure that the bristles are in the water.... more »

In order to avoid joins between areas painted in different periods of time, you need to paint the whole surface as quickly as possible. This is a two step process:

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Use sticky tape to pick up any remaining small pieces of broken glass. There are sticky tapes various adhesiveness. Choose one that does not damage the surface that you need to clean up.... more »

Who would not want to get clean water from faucets at home?... more »

Next time you squeeze a lemon or a lime, do not throw away the peel. Instead, put the peel (both halves) to the cutlery basket of the dishwasher.... more »