Makeover Ideas for Plain Furniture With Open Shelves
A home craft note suggests upgrading a washstand or dresser by adding end shelves, plywood top with molding, and a matching baseboard. Paint to suit woodwork, fill old screw holes, and refresh hardware. A wall decoration from old chintz and varnish tricks can give an oil painting look.
Household Tips for Cleaning and Maintenance
Use peasant embroidery with wool thread to conceal worn sleeve repairs. Damp chamois dusts furniture. Soak potatoes for french frying in cold water an hour. Dip onions in boiling water to ease peeling from root up. Rub painted surfaces with a lemon to remove match marks. Vacuum rugs briefly twice a week rather than long cleaner sessions. Wash the refrigerator with lukewarm water and borax. place a charcoal piece on a shelf to absorb odors.
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