Here’s how to organize a small bedroom and create the serene space you need to recharge. Think Like a Minimalist Much of what’s sold as bedroom furniture isn’t really necessary. For instance, a bench at the foot of the bed, a vanity table, or a large armoire might look nice in a magazine, but in the average home all that furniture can make a space feel cramped. If you have a small bedroom, take a minimalist approach and only include the essentials....

Here’s a list of rooms, along with specific tips on how to get started organizing. Bedrooms If the first room you see in the morning and the last one you see each night doesn’t feel like your private oasis anymore, it’s time to tackle the chaos in your bedroom. You can even learn how to transform your bedroom into a dream space using items you already own. (Now that’s a win-win....

Use Hardware Cloth Wherever you would use chicken wire, such as window areas for ventilation, around the bottom, or to make the run, use hardware cloth instead. Some raccoons will just rip open chicken wire and enter at will. Hardware cloth (the finer mesh the better) is more expensive but much more of a deterrent. Protect Them From Burrowing Animals Bury hardware cloth 12 inches down all around the coop to protect from rodents and other burrowing animals....

Keep in mind that traditions and cultures will often influence what a proper dinner table setting should be like, so it can vary depending on where you live. But as long as you keep your table organized, every place setting is the same. All the essentials such as stemware, dinnerware, and cutlery are conveniently placed at each place and you’ve dressed the surface to create a warm dinner space, it will be acceptable....

While RTA cabinets are available at some brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, and IKEA, the greatest cost savings come from online retailers who can use their low overhead costs to pass along savings for you. The RTA cabinet business is a highly competitive market, with the potential for substantial savings for consumers. Here are some things to know about the business before you place your order. The Benefits of Online RTA Cabinets When an RTA dealer or manufacturer sends you cabinets flat-packed in pieces, you don’t pay for the company’s labor to do the relatively easy work of assembling the cabinets....

How You Start Sweeping Floors Like a Pro Tips for Sweeping With Your Broom Avoid getting your broom wet. It damages the broom and shortens its lifespan.When washing a broom, make sure that it dries thoroughly upside down, to prevent bristles from being bent or damaged.Sweep as needed on a daily basis. There is no set schedule for sweeping.

Uses for a Skirted Table Table skirts have many uses, and because they completely cover a table, the cosmetic condition of the table you use doesn’t matter at all. Nightstand or Bedside Table A round, square, or rectangular table covered with a tablecloth makes a practical and inexpensive bedside table. Hide lamp cords and store books, tissue, or extra linens underneath. Dining Table A skirted table in a dining room adds a wonderful air of luxury to a space....

Kitchen and bathroom sink faucets typically are secured with low-profile mounting nuts that are accessible only on the underside of the sink, behind the basin. Standard wrenches and pliers are almost useless in this situation. Enter the basin wrench. Basin Wrench vs. Channel-Lock Pliers Many DIYers find themselves reaching for long-handled channel-lock pliers (also known as channel-type pliers or slip-joint pliers) when tightening or untightening the mounting screws on faucet tailpieces....

What Is a Pixiu? If you visit current-day China, you might encounter majestic statues of the Pixiu on guard. The Pixiu is a hybrid creature that can appear slightly different depending on the region or time period in which it was made. Generally, it is shown with a dragon head on a lion or dog-like body. Sometimes it has wings or a horn. And it’s often depicted sitting on its hindquarters like a dog....