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Questions for Reena

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Hey Reena, My son is doing a science fair project on “How permanent are permanent markers.” We are experimenting on various surfaces — linoleum, paint, wood and carpet. We want to include some green alternatives for removal. Do you have any suggestions? Please note — if it doesn’t remove from all the surfaces that is
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MacDon to manufacture windrowers for John Deere

Staff / Winnipeg-based machinery farm equipment maker MacDon Industries will be the manufacturer for several lines of self-propelled windrowers and mower conditioners to be sold worldwide under John Deere paint. U.S.-based ag and heavy equipment giant Deere and Co. announced a “strategic agreement” Jan. 27 with Winnipeg-based MacDon, allowing Deere to expand its hay and
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Make a Pretty Prose Chalkboard

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Perfect for quick reminders, this gift will be enjoyed all year long. Never miss another important message from each other as you hurry through your day. Supplies: • Wooden plaque • Protective gloves • Dynamic Chalkboard • Paint (946-ml can — black) —available at paint stores • 3-inch-wide foam brush • Solvents for cleanup (see
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Successfully Using Bold Colour

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Are you hesitant about using strong colour in your dcor? If so, try it out in small doses. The kitchen in the featured photograph uses two vibrant colours Peacock s Plume and Lime Twist. The darker colour definitely makes a statement but is not overpowering or gloomy. This is because the actual painted surfaces only
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Faux Finishes Still Popular

The faux finish craze of the past has faded away for the most part, but textured and mottled paint treatments can still be stylish if not overdone. The bedroom in the photo has an Old World appeal and charm, mainly due to the lovely, dappled paint finish. The treatment provides depth and pattern and the
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Your Walls Are Your Canvas

get creative! PAINT There are many ways to change the look of a room without doing any major renovations. Here s a few ideas to get you started, then look around the house and Like the two-toned paint treatment in the photo, there are thousands of potential colour and pattern combinations using simple paint techniques.
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Paint Rather Than Buy

If your décor is in need of a change but you c an’t afford to buy all new furniture, consider painting your wooden pieces to create a whole new look. Saving money usually means you have to put in a little elbow grease but it can be worth your time in the end. Painting furniture
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More Questions For Reena – for Jun. 2, 2011

HelloReena, Ifindtheclosets inourhome alwayssmell stalewhenwe openthecloset doors.Ihave boughtthereed diffusersrepeat-e dlyonlyto findthatthey evaporatevery quickly.Iam backtoSquare1.Canyouhelp? Thankyou. –Lorraine Hi Lorraine, Here are a few hints to keep your closets smelling fresh: Store open bars of soap in the closet. Just like in the refrigerator, store an open box of baking soda inside of the closet to absorb
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Gardening Projects For Kids

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Here’s some great ideas to try as we get ready for another gardening season: Egg Heads– It takes only a few days for them to grow a head of “hair.” The fun part is that you can even trim the hair with scissors and style it as you wish. First, make a large hole in
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Planning To Do Some Renovations?

Spring is synonymous with home renovations and their associated horror stories, due to inexperienced or deceitful contractors and trades people, or those do-it-yourselfers who don’t know what they’re doing. Both situations can result in misery and extra cost. My family is currently undergoing a major renovation, both inside and out. We have an excellent contractor

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