Simple Home DIY Tips: January 2023

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DIY Care Of Stone & Tiles: Stain Removal Tips

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There is no denying that removing different types of stains from tiles and stone surfaces can be a challenging task, but with the right tools and products, it can be done easily. Instead of using store-bought cleaners that are laden with chemicals, you can use eco-friendly ones that are safe for you as well as the environment to clean tiles and natural stone surfaces. Baking soda mixed with water to create a tick paste is a powerful solution for removing stubborn stains. You can also use other methods mentioned in the article I am sharing below. It includes a complete DIY guide on removing stains from these delicate surfaces.

https://www.bondcleaningintownsville.com.au/diy-care-of-stone-tiles-stain-removal-tips/

11 Clay Pot Crafts

Although it's a proven go-to for your indoor garden, the terracotta pot is much more versatile than it appears. Its signature earthy orange color, practical infinite available sizes, and easily stackable design make clay pots the perfect crafting material. So, especially if you don’t have much of a green thumb, corral your leftover terracotta pots together for any one of the interesting projects below.

DIY Pillow Tutorial

DIY Pillow

Throw pillows are a great way to add some fun decor and personality to your space! They're also a perfect opportunity for a DIY. You can customize a simple, plain throw pillow in so many different ways with this fun and easy tutorial. Grab an old pillow that you might have laying around and get it ready for a total refresh.

Gather Materials

As you are gathering your materials, start to make a plan for how you'd like to transform your pillow. The sky is really the limit—think: pom-poms, tassels, trims, iron-on patches, embroidery, and so much more. We chose a fun pompom trim and hand-made tassels, to get you on your way. As you choose your materials, also keep in mind the color palette of your existing pillow, and grab items to add that will be complementary.

10 Chic Pegboard Ideas

Pegboard might just be the most versatile organizational material available to crafters, artisans, and makers. With a little innovation, you can secure hooks, clips, baskets, and shelves to a standard pegboard to help you store (and display) even the most awkward supply or tool. Keep in mind, most hardware stores will cut a piece of pegboard to order, so don’t let a lack of power tools keep you away from working with it. Maybe the best thing about creating with pegboard? It’s fully customizable and re-customizable; thanks to the gridded holes, any of the modifications you make can be removed, adjusted, and redone.

Monday, January 30, 2023

How To Clean Glass & Mirrors Without Streaks

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Cleaning a house is one of the difficult tasks. You have to focus on all surfaces, including hard surfaces, walls, soft furnishings and glossy mirrors and glass surfaces. You can use non-abrasive tools and mild cleaning agents to remove stains and grime from these surfaces. While cleaning hard surfaces is easy, you may find difficulties in treating stubborn stains from mirrors and glass. Using harsh products or scrubbing clean leaves streaks and scratches behind. To help you achieve best results, I am sharing an article below on my page. It includes a complete guide on cleaning glass and mirrors without streaks.

https://www.bondcleaninggeelong.com.au/how-to-clean-glass-mirrors-without-streaks/

25 Fun and Festive DIY Party Decorations

There are so many reasons to throw a celebration, and there are even more ways to decorate for said celebration. Even if you aren't crafty, spending some time to make your place more festive will contribute to the success of the event you're throwing.

These DIY party decor ideas are suitable for a wide range of get-togethers. Each party decoration will enhance the ambiance of your event without costing you a ton of money in the process.

14 Wood DIY Projects for Your Home

Here are 14 wood DIY projects perfect to spruce up your home, from doormats, headboards, and kitchen cutting boards. There are plenty of ways to use up those extra 1x4s or plywood boards that have been collecting dust in your garage to update your house even if you are a novice at building things with wood.

Wooden Doormat

Dress up your front door by building a durable wooden doormat using affordable pieces of 1x4 cedar boards that are angled to create a beautiful porch accent.

14 DIY Key Holder Ideas

If you’ve ever struggled to locate your keys while attempting to run out the door to be on time for work, make it to a dinner reservation, or pick up the kids from school, you recognize the importance of an entryway organizational system. Of course, a shoe bench and coat hook work wonders, but mounting a key holder to the wall can be an absolute game-changer. With seemingly infinite tutorials available online, there’s absolutely a DIY key holder that fits your home decor aesthetic. Glance through these 14 ideas and get started creating your own wall-mounted key holder to help make your busy life instantly more organized.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

7 Cleaning Products To Avoid During Pregnancy And Their Substitutes

Are you ready to welcome a little one into your home and are taking extra precautions to keep you baby safe? Then, it is also important that you use the most natural and safe cleaning products and avoid any harmful substances. To help you stay away from toxic cleaning chemicals, I am now sharing an article I found online here that lists seven harmful chemical substances that you must avoid. This article also contains the substitutes you can use so that you and your baby are safe and your home is spotless and free of any germs and bacteria.

https://www.bondcleaninginhobart.com.au/7-cleaning-products-to-avoid-during-pregnancy-and-their-substitutes/

16 DIY Lampshades to Brighten Up a Room

Lamps are commonly overlooked in home design but can make or break a room. Scale, style, and function all play a part in how well a lamp will work in a space.

In fact, changing out a lampshade to better coordinate with your decor is much more cost-effective than buying an entirely new fixture. Whether your room needs a facelift or you're just feeling crafty, these DIY lampshade projects are a great place to start.

11 DIY Console Table Plans You Can Get for Free

A DIY console table plan will take you through each step of building a table that you can use in just about any room of your house, from your living room to your entryway. It can be used for extra shelving and storage, but also as a place to display your decorations or set up your snacks during a party.

Depending on the project you choose, this is a fairly simple woodworking project that can be completed in a few afternoons. There are basic tables with simple parts all the way up to buffets with shelves and drawers.

There's a wide range of styles available with these console table plans, including farmhouse, rustic, formal, industrial, and contemporary. Changing the way you finish the piece will also let you customize the final look of the table.

25 DIY Garden Projects Anyone Can Do

Get inspired with these garden DIY projects that anyone can do. From plant labels to raised garden beds, there are projects for every gardener to try.

DIY Stone Planter

Skip the ugly plastic outdoor planters and make chic stone planters of your own using patio stones.

DIY Raised Garden Beds

Start a small vegetable garden in your backyard by first DIYing some raised garden beds for successful planting.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

A Guide To Cleaning & Caring For Your Patio Furniture

Do you love sitting outside in your patio to enjoy the cool spring breeze? But have you notice dirt smudges and stains across your patio furniture? Then it is time to start cleaning your furniture so that you do not fall sick while sitting on your patio furniture. To help you clean and maintain your patio furniture, I am now sharing an article here. It describes how to maintain your patio regularly as well as clean different kinds of furniture materials in various ways. From cleaning plastic furniture to wood furniture and metal, there are natural solutions to keep your furniture items clean.

https://www.bondcleaning.sydney/a-guide-to-cleaning-caring-for-your-patio-furniture/

21 DIY Easter Wreaths Perfect for Your Front Door

Celebrate Easter by hanging a beautiful handmade wreath on your front door. From cute bunnies to beautiful flowers and colorful eggs, you'll surely find a DIY wreath perfect for your home.

DIY Bunny Shaped Moss Covered Wreath

Take a regular moss-covered wreath and add tall ears to make a bunny outline. This wreath is understated and simple, but still fun.

30 Fall DIYs to Get Your Home Ready for Autumn

We've got that fall feeling: crisp breezes, pumpkin spiced lattes, cozy scarves, and autumn home decor galore! Dress up your home for fall with one (or many) of these fall DIY ideas. You'll find cozy pillows and throws, wreaths, candles, and rustic fireplace decor. Time to get crafting!

Modern Fall Wreath

This DIY wreath incorporates florals in fall tones, making this the perfect addition to your autumn-ready home. Use faux flowers to make this last season after season, and opt for air plants and a wire wreath for a stylish, modern design.

14 Free Plant Stand Plans

Give your plants a stylish place to sit with these free plant stand plans. This is a beginner woodworking project that will take you just an hour or two to complete.

There are a lot of different styles of plant stands here, from modern to classic to farmhouse. They can go inside or out, but they'll add a sophisticated homemade touch to any room or area you put them in. You also may want to consider a DIY planter if you're looking for some outside additions.

All the free plant stand plans here include building directions, color photos, and finishing options. You'll just need to gather your materials and supplies and you'll be all ready to go.

10 Most Common Cleaning Questions Answered

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In today’s era, people are more concerned about their home’s hygiene. The COVID-19 has revolutionised the way people clean their homes. It has become more crucial to remove dust, dirt, grime, grease and lethal germs. Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitisation are the important processes in keeping a house clean. In the middle of this, people are looking for some quick and effective hacks to clean different surfaces or they want to know the methods to remove stubborn stains like a pro. Today, I am sharing an article which includes 10 most common cleaning questions with their relevant answers that you can follow for a clean abode.

https://www.bondcleaninggeelong.com.au/10-most-common-cleaning-questions-answered/

13 DIY Wood Headboards

Add a whole new look to your bedroom with these free DIY wood headboard plans. They all use wood to create a rustic, modern, farmhouse, or classic headboard that will look great in your home. Many of these free plans also give you the option of using reclaimed wood to save money and get a unique look.

These headboard projects are great for beginners because they use standard materials with simple construction. All the plans include written step-by-step directions, color photos, diagrams, finishing suggestions, and more tips and tricks so you can customize them for your bed size.

49 Mason Jar DIY Projects We Love

Repurpose your mason jars with one of these 49 DIY projects. From practical uses to beautiful home decor ideas, you're sure to find at least one project that you'll love.

Watermelon Mason Jars

A little spray paint goes a long way into transforming these plain glass jars into watermelon glasses. Perfect for summer fun, use these to sip on a cocktail, corral utensils for seasonal entertaining, or hold party favors.

11 Free DIY Craft Table Plans

Take your love of crafting to a new level with these free DIY craft table plans and craft table ideas. You can use one to make your own craft table so you have a dedicated place to create and keep all your supplies in one place.

These crafting tables are generally easy building projects. Some of the plans are so easy they don't even require any tools! These are quick projects too, taking anywhere from 1-5 hours depending on the plan that you choose.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

How To Keep Your Home Smelling Inviting This Holiday Season

Do you have guests coming over this holiday season and are hoping to get your home warm and ready for them? One of the key elements for this is to make your home smell fresh and summery for the Aussie holiday season. To help you pull this off, I am now sharing an article here that has tips on how to make your home smell inviting and fresh for the holidays. From dusting your home to taking out the trash and making your own potpourri, there are many useful natural tips here that will help you keep a clean and green home for the holidays.

https://www.bondcleaningintownsville.com.au/how-to-keep-your-home-smelling-inviting-this-holiday-season/

How to Make a DIY Mini Greenhouse

Not everyone is lucky enough to have the space for an outdoor greenhouse. But you can always bring the outdoors in with a DIY mini greenhouse that's quick and easy to make. This project will give you the aesthetic value of plants without the maintenance. That's because it uses faux plants "potted" in decorative stones in a glass or other container of your choosing.

That way, you won't have to worry about light requirements or watering the plants. And you can use a pretty container and stones without the concern for drainage or soil. You just need to focus on arranging the faux plants in any way you like, and you can rearrange them on a whim, too.

16 Free DIY Bookshelf Plans

Print one of these free DIY bookshelf plans and you'll have everything you need to get started building a bookcase for any room in your house. The plans include diagrams, photos, step-by-step instructions, and sometimes even videos to help you along the way.

Once you have the lumber, building a bookshelf is a fairly simple woodworking project that you can get done in just a day or two. It's a low-cost project as well and since the plan is free, you don't have to worry about busting through your budget.

The free bookcase plans include a wide variety of bookcase styles and sizes so be sure to look through them all to find the best one for the space you have.

10 Paper Flower Wreaths You Can DIY

Nothing brightens your front door more than a decorative wreath. Even better? A wreath that lasts for more than a week or twto. These 10 wreath tutorials will inspire you to make a DIY version for your home that's made out of paper!

Elegant White Paper Rose Wreath

The first papercraft tutorial offered, will teach you how to make a beautiful cream-colored rose wreath. Hang this beauty on your door to welcome all who enter your home. The design works for every season of the year. This paper wreath design is striking, and its beauty will last a long time, unlike fresh flowers.