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Chemical-Free Homemade Wallpaper Remover
Removing old wallpaper is messy and if it is an older home
it is likely there are several layers of paper which need to be removed. We once owned a 20 room home built in 1895
which seemed to require non-stop work in order to upgrade it to our 21st
century requirements (starting with the installation of circuit breakers to
replace the old fuse system).
Our current home was built in 1900 and has been expanded
several times over the past 100 years and my wife decided it is time for a
facelift as well, starting the removal of some wallpaper and decorative
trim. Here’s a pretty easy method to
use.
Ingredients
⅓ cup of lemon juice
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
Supplies
Spray bottle
Scraper
putty knife
old debit card
plastic tent stake
The Process
Before you begin anything, make sure your room is ready
for its facelift. Remove all the furniture that you can, and either cover the
flooring and furnishings that remain or be prepared for an extra step in
your clean-up process.
There are different methods of wallpaper removal, but
what works is to remove the top layer of paper first – it is thicker and comes
off easily. What’s left is a thin, papery residue that is quite stuck to the
walls, especially in the areas where glue was applied. It can be picked off by
itself, but it takes ages.
When you are down to a thin, brown layer, spray a section
with your solution. Start with a small patch or a partial wall to see how
quickly you will be able to get the paper off. Let the wallpaper removal
solution sit for 3-5 minutes. This is just enough time to let the solution
penetrate the paper and begin to dissolve the glue, but not enough time for it
to dry.
When your wallpaper is wet and kind of slimy, go ahead
and begin peeling it off. Fingernails are perfect for starting it out, but
I wouldn’t depend on your hands too much. This solution is acidic, so too much
exposure will leave you feeling raw. It’s best to use a scraper for the
majority of the work.
Get it Cheaper - A reader has
created a website - http://whohasitcheaper.com/
that compares prices on eBay and Amazon. Although mostly useful for buyers it
does give sellers an opportunity to compare prices and maybe even find the
occasional arbitrage item to flip from one site to the other.
DIY Oxygen Cleaner
Do you like the name brand oxygen cleaner for your
laundry, but dislike the price? Try making your own. Mix one cup hot water, 1/2
cup baking soda, and 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide.
Just soak the clothing in it for 20 minutes to overnight.
Then wash as usual. I've found that this is easier on fabrics than bleach.
Knowing When and
How to Stockpile Groceries
So you are using coupons, learning how to price match, and focusing on needs versus wants. Yet you still feel like you could be saving more money. Another tool in the bargain-hunters toolbox is stockpiling. The idea is to stock up on items when they are on sale. Yet it is not quite as easy as it sounds. Here are some tips to streamline stockpiling. Read more.
How to Stockpile Groceries
So you are using coupons, learning how to price match, and focusing on needs versus wants. Yet you still feel like you could be saving more money. Another tool in the bargain-hunters toolbox is stockpiling. The idea is to stock up on items when they are on sale. Yet it is not quite as easy as it sounds. Here are some tips to streamline stockpiling. Read more.
Stop Draining Dollars
Pour money down the drain. That's what many of us do every time we run the water. But you can stem the tide with a few simple steps that will lower your water and sewer bills and, sometimes, your electric bill as well. Even if you use well water, you will save on your electric bill and possibly pump repairs too.
Pour money down the drain. That's what many of us do every time we run the water. But you can stem the tide with a few simple steps that will lower your water and sewer bills and, sometimes, your electric bill as well. Even if you use well water, you will save on your electric bill and possibly pump repairs too.
More tips, tools and tutorials, simply click the links below...
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10 Tips - Eating Healthy For Less
101+ Dehydrating Recipes
Starting Seeds Indoors: What To Do When They Sprout
Food Storage Without Electricity - Top 10 Foods To Stockpile
13 Cheap & Easy DIY Greenhouses
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