The designation 18/10 refers to the ratio of metals in stainless steel. More specifically, 18/10 means that the stainless steel flatware has roughly 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. Chromium gives stainless steel its rust and stain-resistant properties, while nickel gives it its color.
As trends and styles change, neckties quickly go out of fashion. When they are discarded, making them into quilts is a great way to give them a second life. Quilters know that ties are made of the finest fabrics.
Wrist corsages are small arrangements of flowers worn on a woman's wrist. Corsages are worn during special occasions such as a wedding, dance or party. Each wrist corsage contains a ribbon or elastic loop that slips over the hand and rests around the wrist, holding the piece in place.
The terms "latex" and "water-based" refer to a single type of water-based paint products, including primer and paint. This means that the base of latex paint or primer is water-soluble. In addition to water-based primer, there are oil- and shellac-based primers, both of which have bases that do not dissolve in water.
A drawer stop is a small piece of wood that prevents a drawer from sliding all the way out of a dresser or a cabinet. It prevents you from accidentally dumping the contents of the drawer out, and it is a way to add a little more security to your furniture.
Rich history and priceless treasures lay buried beneath the sand for more than 3,000 years until November 26, 1922, when archaeologist and author Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb.
Laminate flooring in a home can completely revitalize an old look of a room, creating a classic style that matches many home decors. You can install laminate flooring over a variety of subfloors, including concrete.
The Toro single-stage snowblower, or snowthrower, is a gas-powered lawn tool used to clear snow-covered driveways and sidewalks. Toro snowblowers are generally reliable machines. However, they do require repairs from time to time, especially if the machine has been unused all spring and summer.
Liquid Nails manufactures many kinds of adhesive, including one designed to be used on tile. Tiles cannot be nailed, screwed or stapled in place because the surface must remain unbroken, so adhesive is the only way to attach tiles.
A princess belongs in a castle that is fit for her royal highness. Create a life-size castle using cardboard sections and boxes for a birthday party, playhouse, story hour display or decorative prop. Make a trip to an appliance dealer, mall or grocer to ask for recyclable shipping boxes.