The weather forecast says that we’ll have blizzard conditions this winter. So, get ready New Yorkers for some snow this year! Leaving the blizzard aside, I’m concerned about the life after the blizzard conditions where all roads are closed and people trying to melt the snow using salt. It is the best option to get out of the house...
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...
Every woman loves rings, but not when they appear on the toilet bowl. I had rings on my toilet bowl that wouldn’t go away and it drove me nuts. I actually told my husband to change the toilet bowl because I got sick in trying to remove those ugly stains from it. Nothing seemed to touch them! We had...
Kids love slime and parents love things that keep kids busy. Slime is fun for all kids and it’s one of the most inventive ways in keeping them busy. But, most of the times, fun activities imply huge mess and slime makes no exception, and it’s just a matter of time until it gets stuck into your carpet. As...
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,...
To be honest, I never appreciated toilet fizzers, until I moved in with my boyfriend into an apartment with only one bathroom. So, toilet deodorizers have become my best friend and I can say that I am an expert in homemade toilet fizzers.
As any other expert, I tried all sort of toilet bomb recipes with different scents, and I...