Protecting Your Furniture While You Renovate

Renovations are a great way to bring new life or add value to your home, but they can get messy.  Dust, paint and debris often find themselves all over your furniture leaving it scratched, dingy-looking or stained. 

Here are a few ways to protect your furniture from becoming a renovation casualty.

Cover it:

Use drop cloths, plastic sheeting or even an old sheet. This method works great if you are doing work in another room and want to protect furniture throughout the rest of the house from stray particles. It will give some protection against damage in the room as well, but remember its not 100% effective; dust and spills will make their way through to your furniture so be careful.

Move it:

A second option is to move your furniture to another room as long as your renovations are contained to a different area. This will offer a lot more protection, but dust and debris can still travel so consider covering the furniture as an added precaution.

Store it: 

Finally, the safest option for your furniture is to store it. This will ensure it’s out of the way from the dust and debris as well as clearing the space for renovators to move freely without worrying about damaging something.

Remember to ask around for the best storage option for your project based on the furniture you have and how long your renovations will take.

What are your tips for protecting your furniture from damage?

Source: http://www.homeforher.com/2012/06/03/how-to-protect-furniture-while-you-renovate/

Get the water pressure back with this quick DIY cleaning tip

Nothing wakes you up in the morning like a good shower. The perfect temperature and water pressure are key, but as showerheads age, they can become clogged with dirt and mineral build up, leaving you with a dribble instead of a downpour.  Here is a simple, eco-friendly solution to fix your showerhead and leave it working as good as new.

Start by removing the showerhead. Use a pipe wrench to grab the shower neck and a pair of pliers to unscrew the nut counterclockwise until it loosens. Make sure to protect the finishes on the unit with a cloth.

Next, soak the showerhead in vinegar overnight. The vinegar will breakdown and loosen the mineral deposits on the showerhead. Clean out the holes with a toothpick to remove any remaining deposits.

Reinstall the showerhead by reversing the technique used to remove it. Once it is back in place, turn the cold water on high to rinse out any remaining deposits and vinegar smell.

If you find the showerhead impossible to remove, try filling a plastic bag with vinegar and tying it on the showerhead overnight to loosen mineral deposits and remove the grime.   

For more information on how to clean your showerhead, check out the step-by-step guide at http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Indoor-Projects/Bathrooms/Bathroom-Faucets/how-to-clean-showerheads/Step-By-Step#