Decoupage is a craft technique derived from the French word decouper, which means to “cut out.” Historically, decoupage has been used by artists to decorate tombs, create paintings and add design elements to furniture.
A wire coat hanger wreath threaded with a variety of Christmas ball ornaments is a fun and festive craft project. You can probably find all the necessary supplies around the house, and it's a great way to use extra ball ornaments that didn't get hung on the tree. Design options are endless.
Gardenia freeze tolerance is quite low, so try to protect your gardenia from freezing temperatures. However, if freezing does occur, you can try to revive the plant. It may bloom and flourish again in the future.
Grass trees (Xanthorrhoea preissii) are primarily grown in thick soils or even in gravel. The grass tree does not need direct sunlight to flourish. If you have a grass tree that is turning brown, you probably need to prune it. When the leaves are turning brown, the leaves need to be cut in order to regrow.
The act of anodizing aluminum cookware creates a product that will not rust or fade, and extends the life of pots, pans and skillets. Although durable, the anodized aluminum pots are prone to white spots caused by minerals in water.
Your refrigerator's built-in compressor unit functions as both a motor and a pump that moves liquid refrigerant throughout the unit. The compressor is powered by a relay box. When the relay loses power, the compressor stops working and keeps your refrigerator from staying cool.
Skimming a leather sofa against a wall while moving it or brushing your purse along a painted railing can sometimes leave behind paint scuff marks. These marks may easily come off, or it may take a couple cleaning methods to remove them effectively.
With their dark-green leaves and fragrant white flowers, peace lilies (Spathiphylum spp. and hybrids) are common houseplants and gifts. They're also one of the few plants that bloom reliably in low-light conditions, making them useful for offices and rooms with little available window space.
Shag rugs offer a soft, cushy spot to sit or rest your feet and are often a major decor accent in a room. If you love the look of fraying denim, you can repurpose old jeans into a denim shag rug with only a few additional supplies.
Don't despair when your handmade, brightly colored quilt flaunts a luminous nail polish stain after last night's slumber party. Nail polish may be one of the hardest fabric stains to treat, but it is possible to remove.