The unfinished, unused cellar in Megan and Casey Collins's 1920s Minneapolis bungalow was the stuff of horror movies. Slanted cement floors, exposed pipes, dangling wires, and slapdash wood paneling made the subterranean space "scary like a dungeon," says
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Start by mixing one part water with one part vinegar in a bucket. If there is a lot of build up on the doors, use more vinegar. Straight vinegar can be used as well for really dirty doors.
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Continue reading >>When flour becomes wet, the starches become glue-like and adhere strongly to any surface. Removing this gluey substance can be a real challenge, especially if it has had a chance to dry and harden. Follow the steps below to make the removal as easy as can
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