Home Maintenance and Cleaning Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-home/home-maintenance-and-cleaning/ Creative Living and Delicious Eating Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:56:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nourishandnestle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Home Maintenance and Cleaning Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-home/home-maintenance-and-cleaning/ 32 32 How to Paint High Ceilings Like a Professional https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-paint-high-ceilings-like-a-professional/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-paint-high-ceilings-like-a-professional/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:54:13 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=61240 Painting high ceilings can be daunting for homeowners, but you can achieve professional-looking results with the right tools, techniques, and preparation. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of painting high ceilings, from selecting the right tools to applying the paint and achieving a flawless finish. This article was sponsored by Soho Painters....

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/environmentally-conscious-living/feed/ 2 how to fix moth holes https://nourishandnestle.com/moth-holes-how-to-mend/ https://nourishandnestle.com/moth-holes-how-to-mend/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:07:28 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36837 These illustrated, Step-by-Step Instructions show how to fix moth holes in sweaters and other knit items. Familiarity with moth hole repair will help you extend the life of your fine knits. When my brother asked me if I could fix moth holes in his cashmere sweaters, I said, ‘Sure! ‘ even though I had never...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/moth-holes-how-to-mend/feed/ 16 Natural Moth Repellent Potpourri https://nourishandnestle.com/natural-moth-repellent-potpourri/ https://nourishandnestle.com/natural-moth-repellent-potpourri/#respond Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:30:19 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=51984 Harness the natural moth-repelling qualities of cedar shavings, fresh eucalyptus, dried orange peel, lavender, bay leaves, mint, and cinnamon for a fresh and natural moth-repellent potpourri. This woodsy potpourri not only repels moths but also leaves a pleasant scent throughout your entire home. This is the third post we’ve written that deals with pesky clothing...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/natural-moth-repellent-potpourri/feed/ 0 How to Clean Vintage Linens, Lace & Embroidery https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-clean-vintage-linens-lace-embroidery/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-clean-vintage-linens-lace-embroidery/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:08:25 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=38623 Material needed and instructions on how to safely and effectively clean vintage linens, lace, and embroidery. I’ve mentioned my Grandma before; I’d have to say that she’s my spirit animal. Grandma Pauline was the one who instilled the appreciation of freshly baked bread and treats, hand-embroidered bed and table linens, and fresh produce from the...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-clean-vintage-linens-lace-embroidery/feed/ 6 House Paint Touch-Up Kit For Quick Repairs https://nourishandnestle.com/house-paint-touch-up-kit-for-quick-repairs/ https://nourishandnestle.com/house-paint-touch-up-kit-for-quick-repairs/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 12:29:34 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=31986 This little House Paint Touch-Up Kit makes touching up your walls easy and efficient. I’ve shared on numerous occasions that I am ‘decision-making’ challenged. Heaven forbid we decide to go to a Baskin-Robbins! I mean, who can choose one flavor when there are 31 options!? That being said, it shouldn’t surprise you that pictures are...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/house-paint-touch-up-kit-for-quick-repairs/feed/ 2 Household Chores List: 15-minutes or less https://nourishandnestle.com/household-chores-list/ https://nourishandnestle.com/household-chores-list/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:41:11 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=29203 My initial list of 49 household tasks that take 15 minutes or less was so popular, we came up with another one! Check out this household chores list of tasks that should take you less than 15 minutes. If your home is anything like mine, there is a seemingly neverending list of ‘to-dos’ to keep...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/household-chores-list/feed/ 4 How to Clean a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-rescue-rusted-cast-iron-cookware/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-rescue-rusted-cast-iron-cookware/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:01:00 +0000 http://nourishandnestle.com/?p=3519 Instructions for how to clean a rusty cast iron skillet. After thoroughly cleaning, we will also tackle how to season a rusty cast iron skillet. I am a cast iron cookware devotee.   I do like my stainless steel cookware, but when it comes to non-stick, a cast iron is my go-to pan. Truthfully, well-seasoned...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-rescue-rusted-cast-iron-cookware/feed/ 26 49 Quick Household Tasks: 15 Minutes or Less https://nourishandnestle.com/49-quick-household-tasks-15-minutes/ https://nourishandnestle.com/49-quick-household-tasks-15-minutes/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:56:17 +0000 https://www.nourishandnestle.com/?p=16520 When your list of to-dos is endless but your time is limited, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes we don’t have the luxury of dedicating a day, a week or a month to daily household chores. This list of 49 Quick Household Tasks That Take 15 Minutes or Less will help you stay on top...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/49-quick-household-tasks-15-minutes/feed/ 14 How to Paint Wood Furniture https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-paint-furniture/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-paint-furniture/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:17:27 +0000 http://nourishandnestle.com/?p=304 In describing myself, I would have to add that there are few things in this world that I wouldn’t slap a coat of paint on to suit my ever-evolving taste.  That said, it’s only fitting that I would want to write about how to paint furniture. I mean after all, it seems like I’m busy...

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