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Liquid concealer can give a heavy to full coverage. Learn about liquid concealer versus mineral concealer with help from a makeup artist and industry expert in this free video clip.
As the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably questioned how it’s possible for one child to eat so much food. A demanding schedule consisting of school, a part-time job, sports and other extracurricular activities means they use up a lot of calories over the course of a day. While plenty of meals and snacks give them the fuel they need, it’s important to choose the right foods to help sustain good overall health. Iron gives your child energy, so iron-rich snacks are an ideal addition to your teen’s diet. Teens needs 11 to 15 milligrams of iron each day.
Kabuki brushes and powder brushes are very similar, but are also very different in a number of ways. Learn about a kabuki brush versus a powder brush with help from a makeup artist in this free video clip.
Recycled measuring cups from liquid detergent containers can make great craft supplies if utilized properly. Learn about crafts using recycled measuring cups from liquid detergent containers with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Bathroom-cleaning tricks include using dryer sheets to polish chrome or remove lime scale. Scale results from hard-water mineral buildup. Especially in showers and near faucets, minerals combine with soap scum and creates buildup on tile, enamel, porcelain and metal that resists removal. Dryer sheets seem to help wipe away soap scum and lime scale. Because dryer sheets generally contain chemicals and fragrances, you might also try an alternative eco-friendly method for removing hard-water buildup that's recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Upgrading the large laundry tub, or laundry sink, in your home gives you the opportunity to customize the laundry area setup to fit your needs exactly. While people often more than make do with a single, huge basin, occasionally personal preference or living circumstances call for more flexibility and capacity than can be efficiently provided with a single basin. Adding a double-bowl laundry sink has advantages, but it also has disadvantages that might not be apparent when you are still just looking at the options in a showroom.
Clock movements involve the internal mechanisms that keep time on a continual basis. They make it possible to track time and to maintain a certain degree of accuracy. Iron was used in one of the first designs to have moving hands for hours and minutes on an actual clock face. Features characteristic of iron clock movements include pendulums, cast-iron weights and mainspring mechanisms.
The dishwasher was designed to make quick work of kitchen clean-up. When it comes to the specific cleaning product you use in the dishwasher, the choice ultimately depends upon your personal preference. There are advantages as well as disadvantages between both powder and packets. Knowing the differences can help you figure out which will best work for you.
Iron headboards can work loose from bed rails over time, especially if you haven't tightened the bolts in a while. Even if an iron headboard was fastened tightly when the bed was assembled, repeated moving and jostling can work the bolts loose. Loose bolts will make the iron headboard tilt or sag back from the rails. To repair a wobbling bed and squeaky bed rails, take a few minutes to firmly attach the iron headboard to the bed rails.
The Frigidaire front-loading washer distributes detergents into your wash or rinse cycle based on the settings entered per cleaning load, and uses a dispenser drawer to automatically drain the appropriate amount of liquid into the laundry's load. Problems with the fabric softener compartment is often caused by clogs in the washer or the dispenser drawer, and prevents proper dispensing of your laundry softener.
Iron and other ferrous metals are easily magnetized. Sometimes this happens accidentally, and other times it's done deliberately for practical reasons or as a schoolroom demonstration. Inadvertently magnetized metal can interfere with sensitive electronics and data storage media, and can distort the image on your computer monitor. If you find yourself needing to demagnetize a piece of iron, there are three simple and practical ways to go about it. One uses a magnet, a second uses physical force and a third uses heat.
There are multiple rules to remember when doing laundry to maintain your clothes' best quality. For example, you must keep light-colored and dark-colored clothing separate, wash heavy and light fabrics at different times and avoid mixing synthetic and natural fibers in the washing machine. However, it's easy to make mistakes when washing clothes. If you accidentally combine a red clothing article with white or light-colored fabrics, the red dye can bleed onto the lighter fabric, resulting in pink clothes. If you attend to this problem right away, you can save your clothes from being ruined.
Front-loading washing machines and clothes dryers make home laundry tasks much easier than their top-loading counterparts, but some are low to the floor and awkward to access. Setting the appliances on a homemade laundry pedestal raises the machines to a more comfortable level and allows homeowners more storage space. Even the simplest custom-built laundry pedestal can add function and convenience to any laundry room.
Hand-washing your clothes at home and drying them on a line is an economical and “green” way to save money without using electricity. Before your wet clothes can be hung on the clothesline, you’ll need an efficient way to wring out the excess water to prevent stretching heavy, wet clothes as they hang. There are two simple methods to make a laundry wringer that are inexpensive and require few tools to build.
Concerns over the safety of common household cleaning products have led many consumers to buy green products instead of traditional commercial items. When it comes to preventing algae growth caused by chemicals in laundry detergent, though, green detergents have no added benefit. When selecting a laundry soap, try several brands to find the one that fits your budget and cleans clothing adequately with the fewest environmental consequences.
Pinworms are mildly contiguous. People become infected when they touch contaminated surfaces, like toilets, bathroom fixtures, toys and countertops. If you put your hands in your mouth or eat without washing your hands, a pinworm infection can occur. The tiny worms make their way into your intestines and lay eggs. Eventually, this will make the rectum itchy. And when the person scratches the itchy area and touches a surface, it spreads pinworms again. Using hot water and a mild soap to wash your home will help prevent re-infestation.
You're likely familiar with steam irons, which have a small reservoir for distilled water that the heat of the iron turns into steam. Gravity-feed steam irons obtain their water from a separate tank hung above the iron and attached to the appliance with a thin hose. Gravity-feed steam irons have certain advantages over regular steam irons.
Although manufacturers make safe pesticides that you can use to keep ants out of your home, you can also use a common household item to keep the pests away. Dryer sheets -- the same sheets you put in your dryer to add fabric softener to your clothes -- contain chemicals that repel ants; you can use them to keep your home free of them. Use dryer sheets in a variety of ways to set up a barrier that will repel the ants and make them look for another home. Purchase dryer sheets at big box and grocery stores.
Front-loading washing machines usually have a dispenser tray or drawer that holds detergent, bleach and fabric softener. With regular usage, buildup can occur in the dispenser and cause a clog. If your fabric softener does not appear to be dispensing properly, you can take measures to both clear the current clog and prevent future clogs.
Although household irons are somewhat behind the times in terms of modern clothing care, the array of choices available remains almost as broad as the potential applications. While giving a specific catch-all recommendation isn't possible, a number of considerations are common to purchasing decisions. Choosing the correct wattage for your purposes can actually serve to shorten the time ironing takes.
Satin and taffeta are made from various forms of silk and often combined with other fabrics such as rayon. Wedding and evening dresses often contain varying degrees of satin or taffeta because of the elegance that these fabrics convey. When the dresses get wrinkled, the wisest course of action is to take them to a dry cleaner. However, you can safely iron your satin or taffeta dress if dry cleaning isn't an option.
A good iron wok needs to be a specific thickness to conduct the heat evenly, provide a solid base for you to work in and be able to stir-fry the food effectively. It should be hand-hammered iron that is approximately 2 mm thick and have a round bottom. Handles can be either double-loop, which is a small iron loop on either side, or a long, single pow handle.
The inside of a trash can is a frequent source of household odor. Food, grease, dirty items and odor-causing bacteria build up on the interior surface of a trash can to create an unpleasant smell. Once you've cleaned the inside of the garbage can to kill the odor-causing bacteria, you can use dryer sheets to create and maintain a more pleasant-smelling trash can and avoid disgusting household odor.
Static electricity in your clothing is more than just embarrassing, it can be a bit painful, too. Although fabric softener dryer sheets are typically used to reduce static electricity in fabrics, the chemicals in the sheets can irritate skin. Making the choice to refrain from using dryer sheets doesn't mean you have to deal with static electricity, however. You can use natural solutions to eliminate static from your laundry.
Despite the rise of synthetic fibers in recent decades, wool is still one of the most useful and versatile textiles. Crafters can knit, crochet or weave with it, and major manufacturers produce woolens ranging from wispy, delicate cashmere shawls to densely felted thermal padding. Few other materials will keep the chill from your throat as well as a woolen scarf, whether a hand-knit muffler or a sleek machine-woven cashmere. Over time, they'll become wrinkled and need occasional cleaning. Just hand wash them in cold water, and iron them gently to restore their original appearance.
Some washing machines have a detergent drawer that dispenses detergent and fabric softener. If your washing machine has this feature, you can experience problems with it leaking. When you encounter a fabric softener leak from the dispenser, the problem is one that you can troubleshoot on your own.
An arbor is an arch placed in the garden to add to the decor and give climbing plants an attractive home. Arbors are made of wood or iron. A wood arbor will rot or break apart with use, but an iron arbor will survive through storms and years of use without fear of needing replacement parts or pest sprays. Building your own iron arbor will save money and is an easier way to design the arbor with intricate details using wood would not allow.
In the haste of a busy lifestyle, your favorite wool coat could find its way to the back seat of a car, only to get crunched by briefcases and other heavy objects. Or you could emerge from a long road trip, only to find more ripples in your coat than a potato chip. It’s a rare person who approaches the task of ironing with a smile, so it may help to think about how good your wool coat will look once you iron away the wrinkles or creases that have settled upon it.
In "Slaves to Armok: God of Blood Chapter II: Dwarf Fortress," more commonly known as simply "Dwarf Fortress," your fortress will elect a mayor who will impose mandates during his reign. This includes the banning of certain materials, such as iron, and ignoring this mandate will incur fines or more severe punishment, such as beatings. The only way to get around this is to manually replace the mayor, and then you can process your iron ore as normal without incurring a fine.
Fleece scarves provide warmth while remaining lightweight and virtually maintenance-free. Most fleece fabrics are made of polyester or nylon, which are derived from plastics, so this fabric can melt when exposed to extreme heat. Although fleece scarves stay fairly wrinkle-free and rarely require ironing, you may need to iron one that was crumpled in a ball for storage. Using the proper technique ensures the fleece fabric doesn't scorch or melt.
T-Fal offers a variety of iron models, but most of the heating functions are similar across the products. When a heating problem exists, it's sometimes due to user error or an improper electrical current. Water problems are not directly associated with heating problems, but are a possible cause when a T-Fal iron doesn't work properly. Troubleshoot to rule out most problems and find the root cause.
Finishes protect outdoor wood from moisture damage, discoloration, mildew and insect infestations. They help a deck last as long as possible and are worth the time and effort they take to apply. Although the underside of a deck is not always readily visible, it is important to finish under a deck to preserve the wood. A water-repellent preservative or penetrating stain will be relatively easy to apply and easy to touch up. Water repellents and penetrating stains also do not crack and peel as surface finishes can.
It’s comforting to pull laundry out of the dryer and smell a clean, fresh aroma, but sometimes the laundry may not smell fresh even after washing and drying. Make your laundry smell fragrant by adding scented oils to the detergent. The best part about adding scented oils to your detergent is that you can customize the scent according to your own personal preference.
Standard dishwashers made prior to 1994 use up to 10 gallons of water per cycle, but the Whirlpool dishwasher is an Energy Star qualified appliance that reduces water without the bothersome noise that typically occurs during the cleaning cycle. The Whirlpool dishwasher includes a Quiet Partner feature that quietly yet powerfully cleans your dishes with a top and bottom sprayer, and requires regular cleaning to maintain the appliance's sprayers. Mild cleaning products eliminate detergent residue and are safe to use in the dishwasher when employed sparingly.
Consumers have such a wide variety of laundry detergents from which to choose, it can be a difficult decision. To complicate the choice further, the introduction of front-loading washers that use less water and require lower sudsing detergents have added products to the shelves. To reduce the amount of suds for these machines, a lower percentage of surfactant ingredients are added to the detergent, as well as different types of surfactants.
The Philips Azur Precise 4310 is a typical steam iron with a few features that make its steaming capabilities unique. Because it's a steaming iron, it may have problems related to its soleplate and the water that it releases. Understanding how to decalcify this particular iron should combat many of the issues.
Dryer sheets prevent static cling, soften fabrics and add a pleasant scent to clothes. While dryer sheets help keep laundry fresh, they can also put your health at risk. According to NaturalNews.com, dryer sheets contain toxic ingredients, such as artificial chemical perfumes. Dryer sheet substitutes reduce the amount of chemicals that come in contact with your laundry, making them a safer alternative. You'll be able to throw your dryer sheets away once you find a substitute that works best for you.
Moss can be a problem when it starts to grow in a lawn. It begins to cover the ground and crowd out the grass, and will eventually take over the entire area if not controlled. There are various products available that can help to kill moss that is growing in grass. One of these is ferrous sulfate. The word ferrous means that it contains or is made of iron, and ferrous sulfate is an iron-based compound that kills moss but won’t harm grass. It is relatively safe when used properly, but there are some precautions to consider when using it.
An annunciator is an electrically controlled signal board or indicator or, simply put, it is a device that announces a change in status. A common type of annunciator is an alarm set to announce when someone opens a door or window. There are innumerable ways to design an alarm annunciator circuit. If you do not know how to design such a circuit, there are also many online sources that provide free circuit diagrams. You can build one such free circuit as published by Circuit Exchange International.
Trimming a bougainvillea’s (Bougainvillea spp.) canopy is the most challenging aspect of its care. The plant can grow 40 feet tall and spread more than 20 feet. The long, arching branches lined with a multitude of sharp thorns make pruning time-consuming and difficult. It’s best to prune later in winter or in early springtime, suggests the University of Florida. Pruning in summer and autumn diminishes the amount of blooms produced because winter is the prime season for flowering.
A petticoat is an undergarment, but it is still needs some attention from your iron occasionally to avoid bunching and kinks. A wrinkled petticoat can disturb the outer look of your dress or skirt if the fabric is thin enough. Iron straight, simple petticoats instead of the overly voluminous ones. Voluminous, highly puffy petticoats need to maintain their fluffy feel to properly add volume to a skirt. Check the tag on the petticoat before you begin. Don’t iron it unless it’s starched cotton. Light tulle petticoats can sustain severe damage from ironing.
In Germany stands historic Dagstuhl Castle, built during the 18th century. The prestigious coat-of-arms hall in the castle displays the crests of the castle’s royal inhabitants. Lit by a heavy iron chandelier, the royal family's lighting choice illustrates the position of prestige enjoyed by handmade wrought-iron chandeliers from earliest times in Europe and other countries worldwide. Crafted in different countries, handmade iron chandeliers remain popular internationally, not only in royal circles, but in millions of everyday homes.
Most Frigidaire washing machines have a detergent dispenser drawer with separate compartments for the laundry detergent and other options, such as fabric softener and liquid chlorine bleach. While many users will never experience problems with the detergent dispenser throughout the lifetime of the washer, if the fabric softener is not draining out of the compartment and into the washer during the wash cycle, some investigation is necessary so you can fix the problem.
When it comes to adhesives for veneers, there are two types most people typically look for in hardware and home improvement stores: iron-on glues and contact cement. There are diehard fans of both types. Some prefer contact cement because it bonds quickly. Others like the forgiving nature of iron-on glues. It’s always best to follow the recommendations of the veneer manufacturer in making a choice, as some veneers are better suited for iron-on glues and others work best with contact cement.
Many GE front-loading washing machines either come with a pedestal or can be secured to a pedestal, lifting the washer up off the floor and adding a storage drawer in the pedestal itself. Some things can be stored in the pedestal drawer and other things are not recommended for storage.
Wrought iron’s strength and endurance make the metal ideal for gates. Since wrought iron is a ferrous metal, it is likely to corrode when carbon dioxide, water and oxygen penetrate scratched or nicked areas of iron. Corrosion immediately begins proliferating throughout susceptible wrought iron gates and mars them with reddish-brown scale. Aside from diminishing an iron gate’s appearance, corrosion continuously weakens the gate’s structural integrity. Promptly fix a rotted iron gate to prevent further deterioration.
Building your own plant stand allows you to display your favorite plants and elevate them to receive more light. You can make a plant stand from almost any material, depending on the weight of the plant and your own skills working with materials. An iron plant stand holds up well outdoors and combines decorative touches with functionality.
PNS, or Pilipino National Standard, is the standard of quality necessary for the sale and transfer of goods and materials in the Philippines. Iron scrap that is PNS rated is suitable for sale in the Philippines, although it may not be suitable for sale or use in the United States. The scrap is classified in several different categories depending on the size and metal content of the pieces. All iron scrap is categorized in the ferrous category, but there are several sub-categories as well.
Not all ironing boards are created equal. Some are ideal for a tall person while others are adjustable for any height. Some are balanced well and have tight solders that ensure stability, while others are flimsy and easy to tip over. Despite these differences, however, most ironing boards are made with the same materials.
Clothing starch is a combination of vegetable or corn starch and water that stiffens fabric when applied. It's usually used during ironing to smooth wrinkles, but can also give body to weightless materials such as chiffon. Stiff chiffon may be desirable for items such as underskirts or wedding veils. Starch works great on polyester chiffons, but can badly damage silk chiffons, so the most important thing is that you know what type of chiffon you're using.
