It might look like an elementary school science project, but it really works to revive cloudy silverware! First, line a glass casserole dish with aluminum foil (or an aluminum casserole dish), shiny side up, then add a teaspoon of salt and baking soda. Then add 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup hot water. Place the silver in the pan, making sure each is touching the foil and completely submerged in water, and let sit for a few minutes. Remove and wipe with a clean cloth and prepare to be dazzled by the shine of your once tarnished items.
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It might look like an elementary school science project, but it really works to revive cloudy silverware! First, line a glass casserole dish with aluminum foil (or an aluminum casserole dish), shiny side up, then add a teaspoon of salt and baking soda. Then add 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup hot water. Place the silver in the pan, making sure each is touching the foil and completely submerged in water, and let sit for a few minutes. Remove and wipe with a clean cloth and prepare to be dazzled by the shine of your once tarnished items.
Cleaningstar Mrs. Hinch , also known as Sophie Hinchliffe, rose to fame after posting cleaning tips and tricks on social media. The cleaning guru has more than four million followers on Instagram. Inspired by her work, her fans have now created their own Facebook pages where they can share cleaning tips and advice. These cleaning tips explain how to remove condensation from windows.
On Ms Hinch's Cleaning Tips Facebook page, a woman asked for advice on how to prevent condensation on her windows.
Sophie Randell wrote: "I just moved into a rental and every day there is condensation on the windows.
"Any advice on how to stop this would be great."
Damp in windows may seem like a real problem, but it's actually a very common problem, caused by a simple difference in temperature between the air in the house and the surface of the windows.
The first step to beautiful spring skin is to swap out the heavy cream for a lighter moisturizer. Water-based formulations with ingredients like aloe or hyaluronic acid are a better choice than oil-based ones, New York dermatologist Patricia Wexler told Vogue . As the temperature rises, so does the humidity, which allows the skin to produce more of its own natural oils. If your skin is oily and feels better with fewer layers, or you prefer multi-purpose products, a tinted moisturizer is perfect for the warmer months.
In winter, the skin becomes dry and rough. To remove those layers of dead skin and unclog your pores , a glycolic acid peel is your best bet, according to Makeup Tutorials . Glycolic acid provides that coveted glow by removing dead skin cells from the top layer of skin, and is even gentle enough for all skin types.
The last step in your spring skincare routine is to increase your sun protection factor. Wexler explains that SPF 30 is fine in winter, but as the sun shines harder and longer, you need the added protection of an SPF 50.
A THREE bedroom house in a prime school administration location is for sale for just £80,000 and looks like the perfect place for any parent.
But although it appears on paper as the ideal home for a family, in reality this property hides a great secret.
The three-bedroom Sheffield home is hiding a dirty secret behindclosed doorsCredit: Anglia Press Agency
The miserable living room is littered with junk and old appliancesCredit: Anglia Press Agency
The stain-soaked kitchen is enough to keep anyone from eating . Photo credit : Anglia Press Agency
The exterior of the terraced house in Swallowownest, Sheffield suggests it needs a little TLC, but it does little to prepare home seekers for what awaits inside.
Potential buyers have to sift through piles of rubbish, clothing and junk to see the Chestnut Road home.
Though it's next door to Aston Academy School, the brave must be willing to get their hands dirty to live on the streets.
The shocking images used to advertise the homes suggest there was no time for a spring cleaning before they hit the market.
After passing through the dark entrance hall, which is adorned with striking brown patterned wallpaper, the viewer enters a spacious open-plan living and dining room.
But unfortunately most of the space was taken up by mountains of rubbish thrown on the furniture and floor.
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The worn-looking blue sofa is camouflaged by the previous owner's leftover belongings, while an old TV has been tossed onto the pile.
The other end of the room isn't much better as it's littered with jewelry, clothing, and other trinkets.
And it takes more than just a coat of paint: crumbling wallpaper and stained walls require quite a bit of cleaning know-how.
Moving on to the kitchen, the grime really ups the ante as the dirty space is in need of a complete makeover.
The smashed kitchen cabinets are soaked in thick mud, as are the tile floors and all the aching appliances in the room.
It's impossible to imagine cooking up a storm in this run-down space littered with beer cans and other junk.
Chipped wallpaper and warped, rotted floors are the icing on the cake in this kitchen from hell.
The three upstairs bedrooms are also littered with junk, old appliances, and piles of paperwork.
Snapshots of the master bedroom reveal a rotten mattress, neglected built-in closets, and other clutter cluttering the miserable room.
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Every inch of the bathroom is covered in thick dirt and mold while a run-down toilet has no seat.
The property's rear garden also reflects the internal anarchy, as brave potential buyers would wait a while to mow the lawn.
They had to deal with overgrown grass, overgrown trees, and piles of plastic and wood before they even thought about where to plant a flower bed.
Real estate agent Merryweathers admitted in the listing that it was in need of a "complete makeover" but boasted of its ideal location and decent number of bedrooms.
They wrote: "A three bedroom townhouse in need of a complete refurbishment, offered for sale using a modern auction method.
"The property is in a popular and established development on Aughton Lane, centrally located for Sheffield, Rotherham and junction 31 of the M1 motorway."
It seems buyers will have to be willing to repair the home themselves after ridding the place of its layers of dirt.
You're not alone if living from home requires you to be snacking at your desk all the time, but the crumbs are crumbs.
If you've got a keyboard with dirt and crumbs stuck between the keys, there's a fun and easy way to fix it. This universal cleaning gel is perfect to get into all tight corners without damaging your current keyboard.
Perfect for your keyboard, laptop, hard-to-reach areas like dusting your air vents, and even your TV remote!
Ready or not, winter is here. Depending on where you live, you may have experienced snowfall and freezing temperatures. In any case, there is no better time than the present to prepare for the cold season, especially as extreme weather conditions are becoming more common around the world.
Winterizing your home takes a little effort, but many of the best steps are easy and free. Use these home maintenance tips to create a winter home maintenance checklist so you can spend those cold days warm and cozy.
Leaks and drafts from cracks in walls, doors and windows can prevent adequate heating and drive up energy bills. If your energy supplier doesn't offer a home energy audit , do it yourself. Here are some ways to seal leaks and drafts:
Apply caulk, foam, or weatherstripping around serviceable doors and windows.
Add a storm door to reduce heat loss at the front entrance.
Install insulation in your attic to prevent heat loss from the ceiling.
Replace poorly insulated wooden doors with an Energy Star certified steel or fiberglass door.
Cover mail slots and cat flaps with insulation or thick towels to keep warm air in and cold air out.
Use blackout curtains on your windows, leaving them open during the day to let the sun in and closing them at night to keep the heat in.
Have your chimney checked
Before using your fireplace or wood stove for heating, have the chimney or flue inspected and cleaned by a professional. This step can prevent chimney fires, which are responsible for more than 20,000 home fires each year . A blocked chimney or flue can also increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning . Don't forget new batteries for your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
If you have a decorative or non-functioning fireplace, you could be losing valuable heat through the open fireplace. Investing in a chimney bell can prevent heat from escaping and cold winter air from entering. Just make sure you remove it if you want to make a fire later.
Have your oven checked
If you have a stove, just like a chimney, you should have it checked annually. If your stove isn't working properly, an early inspection can give you time to buy a new one before winter arrives. Also, remember to clean your air ducts or clean them yourself . Also, be sure to change your oven filters regularly to keep your oven running smoothly.
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Laminate, hardwood, and tile floors look great, but they can cause you to lose heat in winter. As part of your winter home maintenance checklist, consider adding throws or installing rugs on your bare floors to keep your feet warm and prevent heat loss.
Ceiling fans not only cool in the warm months, but also help in the cold.
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Inverted ceiling fan blades
If your home has ceiling fans, consider changing the rotation of the blades according to the season for best results. For most ceiling fans, the blades should rotate counter-clockwise during the warm months, pushing cool air down. In winter, turning the slats clockwise on the lowest setting can push the warm air in the room up against the ceiling to keep it warm.
Be prepared for winter storms
Keep an eye on the weather so you have plenty of time to prepare if a winter storm hits. Keep your homeemergency kit and car ready at all times, and make sure your car maintenance is up to date with a full tank in case you need to go out.
If you don't have a portable generator at home, now might be the time to buy one. Generators can keep your home warm until the power company can get it running again.
Invest in an easy-to-read thermometer
For the seniors in your life, it's always a good idea to have a large, easy-to-read thermometer in a prime spot around the home. Older people may not feel temperature differences easily, which can lead to serious health problems, especially if they live alone. Having a thermometer and checking the temperature regularly can help them know when to pack up or if there might be a potential heat loss problem in the home.
Space heaters can help keep a particularly cold room warm, but make sure you use them safely.
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If you live in a house with radiator heating, creating space around your radiator can prevent large pieces of furniture from absorbing heat meant for your family. You can also prevent heat leakage from leaving your home through an outside wall by placing aluminum foil behind the radiator to reflect heat back into the room. A strategically placed floating shelf above the radiator can also prevent hot air from rising to the ceiling too quickly. Just make sure you don't put anything on the heater.
If your heating system can't keep up, consider investing in a space heater. Just make sure to use it safely to avoid fire.
Prepare for snow and rain
Cold weather can take a toll on your home, and you don't want to have to clean and repair after the winter. Instead, add some basic winter maintenance to your checklist and get them done long before the cold weather hits.
Insulate any exposed pipes in your attic and basement to keep them from bursting.
Make sure the sump pump is working properly and nothing is clogging the outside drain.
Properly insulate walls and ceilings to prevent condensation that can lead to mold growth.
Keep your gutters free of debris, ice, and snow that can sink gutters and damage your roof.
Close outdoor faucets and water pipes, clean and insulate water pipes to prevent water leaks in your garden.
Pay attention to the lower branches
Trees surrounding your home can seriously damage your home and even cause you to lose power. The weight of snow after a storm can cause branches to snap or the whole tree to fall on your home or power lines. Before it snows, have the tree's condition checked and remove dead branches or those that could cause serious damage if dropped.
Winterizing your home by completing the winter home maintenance checklist can help you stay warm, prevent damage from cold weather, and insulate your energy bills. Even when it's scorching hot inside, these tips for exercising outdoors can help you enjoy the cool weather when the weather is cold . When you're done, you can warm up before heading back to your campfire .
