I completely agree with Katie. sanding and refinishing is a mess (but not a huge one with the proper equipment). BUT what great floors you will have. A few days hard work will give you great floors for 20 or more years.
Putting something (Paint? varnish?) on the existing floors will look horrible!!! You would probably have to carpet over them or sand them anyway. ... View related article.
The best way to remove odors, mildew etc is professionally. I found a place that specializes in restoring smoke damaged furniture for businesses etc. My sofa was musty and heavy with doggy odor from my ole dog sleeping on it. For 50 dollars, they put it in their ozone room for a few days. It came out smelling like new...they even cleaned a couple of spots that I couldn't get out. I did have to deliver it, but boy it was worth it and no messy work on my part. ... View related article.
how old is your lawn mower? some mowers come with mulching blades whose purpose is to chop up the grass and leave most of it on the lawn to rot and fertilize. The regular blade (non mulching) is bent and shaped differently. Remove the blade and take it to a lawn mower repair shop to see if you have the right one. Also make sure the bottom of the deck is clean. If it becomes too clogged with old clippings and dirt, the cut grass won't flow properly to get to the bag. ... View related article.
If you fabric softener sheets, wash the lint trap in hot soapy water about once a month. The softener can put a coating on the trap, causing it to be less efficient. ... View related article.
better yet, put apple juice in the spray bottle. It controls the flames and adds a little flavor to the meat orwhat ever you are grilling. ... View related article.
have you tried different types of litter? your local pet store will carry many different versions. ex: cedar shavings, unscented clay, and many others. Sometimes a cat will not like the smell or texture of the litter and it may take many tries to get something he likes. Also search google for "cat litter problems" Good luck. ... View related article.
Using the dryer may not melt the plastic but will shorten its life. After a few dryings the plastic may start cracking. Its best to hang the matress cover somewhere or drape it over a railing to dry naturally. ... View related article.
