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Winter is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see the first snow fall. Weepaa! I can't wait! The snow would be perfect if it didn't melt at some point, leaving filthy, disgusting dirt on the sidewalks and driveways. If you're walking in these conditions it's practically impossible to keep your shoes dry, especially sheepskin UGGs. Once...
You expect to find rust on any metal object except your favorite clothes and accessories. Yes, belt buckles are prone to rust like any other metal object. Rust occurs when oxygen comes into contact with metal, a process called oxidation. Exposed or bare metal is especially prone to rust because there is no protective barrier between the metal and...
Nubuck leather shoes kicks out any other type of leather. It creates the perfect balance between function and fashion. But, wearing a pair of nubuck leather shoes is like walking on eggshells – you have to be careful because they are very fragile and any scuff mark is visible on them, especially if the shoes have a light hue. Actually,...
Leather boots left in humid or damp conditions are prone to catch mold and mildew. They will start to lose their color and feel hard in texture. So, leaving them aside, without a proper cleaning, mold will ruin your boots completely. This is why you have to clean your leather boots as soon as you see mold or mildew...
I have adopted a male cat last week and offered him the warmest and coziest place on earth. I give gim attention and tons of love and in exchange for that, Choco is peeing on my couch! Well, I know that there’s a small “peeing process” until the cat will get comfortable around its new home and I try...
The kitchen flooring in my rental has linoleum. Linoleum is long lasting and durable over time, and also cheap, making it the best floor covering, especially for rentals. To keep linoleum looking fresh and clean, it requires good maintenance. Otherwise, it will yellow. Why is linoleum turning yellow over time? Linseed oil is one of the raw materials used in the...
When I first heard about Magic Erasers, I remember running to the store and purchasing one to try it out. So, when I got home, I started using it on about everything: I scrubbed the marker out of the wall, removed scuff marks from baseboards, removed scuff marks from white sneakers, cleaned burnet pans and my glass stove top,...
A stuck zipper is really annoying – just imagine a cold and windy day and your coat won’t zip up! At some point, we all end up with a stiff zipper. I went visiting my aunt and uncle last week in Valdez, Alaska and packet my ski suit along with other winter clothes, because it’s freezing out there. It was...
Wondering how to clean those small crevices or how to remove those breadcrumbs from the keyboard? Well, I stopped wondering months ago when I found the perfect way in removing dust from hard to reach places like remote control, keyboard, piano keys, car, and so on. This is my new “Cleaning Angel” due to its sticky consistency that grabs...
I live in small town near Boston where most people know each other. So, one evening, me and my friends went for some drinks to the local bar and hangout. Since I left the bar a little bit dizzy, I decided to leave my car in the parking lot and come back to get it first thing in the...