Art and Home Design: Common Mistakes

Art and Home Design: Common Mistakes – as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. Hi, I am Maria Brito with Lifestyling in New York City. Some of the common m…

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How to lighten dark hair naturally at home?

Question by babyeedoll: How to lighten dark hair naturally at home?

I have naturally dark hair. I am growing out my highlights & going back to my natural color, but want to lighten it a bit. I used to use lemon juice and layout, but not much sun these days. Does the lemon really work to lighten hair? As I recall, it would add red highlights to my dark brown hair. If I put a heat cap on will it activate the lemon properties? Any other natural easy lightening tricks that won’t damage my hair?

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Answer by CountryGirl
Herm,
Well I have naturally blonde hair, but when I’m outside alot, or when I go swimming in a pool, my hair get really light.

Sorry If I didn’t help much ><

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Q&A: How hot does a Eletro-Tek soldering iron for home projects heat up to?

Question by bbygrl37n05: How hot does a Eletro-Tek soldering iron for home projects heat up to?

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Answer by Teddy Bear
Soldering Irons Recalled by Custom Accessories
PRODUCT: Soldering Iron – Custom Accessories Inc. of Niles, Ill., is recalling about 20,000 Electro-Tek soldering irons. These soldering irons were sold under the Electro-Tek brand name, and have part number 10764W. Both the brand name and part number are written only on the packaging. The soldering iron has a black plastic handle and is packaged on a white card with black, yellow and red accents. There is a silver label on the soldering irons with “UL” written in red. They were sold exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide between October 1998 and November 1998 for about .

PROBLEM: The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the soldering iron immediately and return it to Walmart for a refund or a replacement soldering iron. For more information, consumers should call Custom Accessories Inc. toll free at (800) 962-6676 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Electro-Tek soldering irons with different part numbers are not affected by this recall.

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Q&A: Why don’t any house layouts have the kitchen in the front of the home?

Question by amber 18: Why don’t any house layouts have the kitchen in the front of the home?

We’re getting ready to build our home and we want a house layout where the kitchen is in the front of our home. I have looked at dozens of floor layouts and all of them have the kitchen in the back corner of the house.
Any ideas, anyone have the kitchen in the front?
I’m sure our home builder can help with this… but I’m starting to wonder if this is a stupid idea.
The reason we want this is because the way our house will face, the sun rises on the front right corner, and that is where I want the kitchen. We can’t turn the face of the house for other reasons…

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Answer by Sue
Windows are one reason. From the street, the front of the house usually has the largest windows, into the living areas.

Kitchens, as they maximize counter space, usually only have smaller windows above counter height — which aren’t as visually pleasing from the outside. Working around upper cabinets, plumbing, ventilation, wires, etc. also limits the size, number and placement of windows.

Also, as the kitchen tends to be a work area, it is not as welcoming from the front door — imagine greeting guests at the door, and the first thing they see is an overflowing trash can, dirty dishes, the dog-bowl, and the rumpled dishtowels hanging over the oven door.

So, builders, in designing gracious entry areas, will put the kitchen in the back.

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I have masonite siding on my home and am about to paint. I’ve heard bad things about this product – opinions?

Question by bobby_knight_hired_coach69: I have masonite siding on my home and am about to paint. I’ve heard bad things about this product – opinions?

The masonite has been on the property for about 17 years. Some parts need replacement, and the entire home needs a new coat of paint. I’m considering replacing all of it but don’t want to bear the cost now so I’d prefer to cover it up with a good coat of paint. I’m aware the product was recalled at one time but I did not own the home when that occurred.

I’d appreciate any opinions about the product, it’s expected life, problems, maintenance, etc.

Thanks.

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Answer by Shade
Masonite is a good product. I built my dog house out of it as it is fairly resistant to rain. I covered it with roof sealer that you use with a membrane. The reverse side is very thirsty and you can forget about painting it. With the roof sealer you can also use the membrane on open areas like seams. The dog house is still bone dry inside.
After using the sealer you can paint over with normal paint.

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