The word duvet comes from the French word for down, the material used inside pillows, quilts, and comforters. Down is the extremely fine, soft under coating of waterfowl, and while it grows from the duck or goose’s quill shaft, the quills are not part of the actual down. Since the duvet is the first and…
Many kinds of odors can hang in the rooms where we live: pet smells, musty lingering scents, perspiration on furniture or bedding, and even cooking odors from strong foods like garlic or fish. Eliminating such odors means that your home environment should become fragrant once more. Since scent is the longest-lasting sensory emotion, making the…
Sandstone and ground granite or marble custom countertops have become very popular in recent years for new construction and remodel efforts, in both the bathroom and kitchen. The beauty of a stone finish is their texture or matte appearance, their versatility and their style. However, stone whether nature or man remade, does require a bit…
How to give your stuffed animal a bath We all have memories of favorite stuffed toys in our childhood. A stuffed animal offers “unconditional love” to any child or child-at-heart adult. Teddy Bears in particular seem like best friends at times. Keep them clean and dust free to preserve and protect them. Advice for cleaning…