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How To Launder Fabric With Red Wine Stains

Sure, sure, you didn't notice spilling red wine on your shirt or tablecloth because the conversation at dinner was so lively. The stain might be dry, but that doesn't mean the party has to end on a sour note.

Stains & Laundry from Darlene212

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How To Repaint a Piece Of Furniture

Whether you're resurrecting an old, beat-up wooden table or giving that avocado-colored nightstand a new lease on life, a quick coat of paint can update even the most hopeless furniture.

Furniture from homerefiner

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How To Re-Cover a Lampshade

Updating an old lampshade is a great way to brighten up a corner, freshen up a room, and lighten up your life.

Lighting from homerefiner

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How To Fold a Fitted Sheet

Folding a fitted sheet doesn't always have to devolve into a wrestling match with those unruly corners. Here's how to turn it into an elegant pas de deux.

Stains & Laundry from homerefiner

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How To Rewire a Lamp

You flick the switch and... everything's not illuminated? It may be your lamp needs a quick overhaul. Hey, lighten up, we're here to help.

Lighting from homerefiner

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How To Clean a Window

Don't think of cleaning your windows as drudgery. Think of it as a way to—as the song says—'let the sunshine in...'

General Housekeeping from homerefiner

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How To Fold a Pillowcase

Show your pillowcases the same care and tenderness they show you, and you'll both rest easy.

Stains & Laundry from homerefiner

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How To Fold a Towel

Whether it's a small dish towel or a mammoth beach towel, the principles for folding it remain the same—think of it as the 'three-by-three' method.

Stains & Laundry from homerefiner

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How To Reupholster a Drop-in Chair Seat

Are your chairs still covered in that faded and threadbare chintz your great-grandmama picked out in 1936? She'd be the first to tell you—it's time for an update, dearie.

Furniture from homerefiner

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How To Clean a Wooden Table

Taking care of a wooden table is sort of like taking care of a marriage—a little tender loving care on a regular basis, and it will thrive.

General Housekeeping from homerefiner

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How To Clean Silver

You don't have to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth to appreciate the elegance of polished silver—and with a little elbow grease, yours can be spiffed and sparkling in no time.

General Housekeeping from homerefiner

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How To Clean Finished Leather

Although most leather furniture, luggage, and garments are 'finished' with a protective coating, that won't prevent the spots and stains of everyday use. Here's how to undo the damage.

General Housekeeping from homerefiner