Funky Laundry Baskets on Homedit

Ever been depressed by how hopelessly mundane your laundry basket is? Course you have. Well thankfully Homedit has come to the rescue with an article that specifically addresses your basket woes, featuring everything from customisable hampers to double decker behemoths.

Jane Wilder Photography on Decor8

I feel some of the wall art I shared in the past was a little bleak, so to cheer you all up I’ve found something more perky this week. Jane Wilder is a photographer based in California whose bright, vivid work is perfect for livening up a dreary wall.

The Ultimate Guide to Pastels on Homedit

It’s common knowledge now that pastels are here to stay, but that doesn’t mean that they’re easy to use. If you’re new to the pastel trend, this handy guide from Homedit is full of all sorts of tips and advice to help you pull off the pastel look in style.

Colour Search on Apartment Therapy

I have no idea how long Apartment Therapy have had this feature, but I absolutely love it. Basically Colour Search is an inspiration tool that allows you to crawl through the website’s huge database of images and filter by the colour you choose. The tool lets you not only select multiple colours, but even adjust how much of each colour you want to filter for. This is a great tool for some quick, colour-related inspiration.

DIY Tree Trunk Plant Pots on Homedit

I love creative DIY solutions, and this cool tree trunk plant pot has got to be one of the best I’ve found. Simply follow these simple instruction on Homedit to get a plant plot you’d be bark-ing mad not to love!

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Does your home suffer from a case of ugly radiator-itis?

If so, you’re not alone. Nowadays, lots of people are looking at their worn out, white paint flaking radiators and asking "isn’t there a more attractive way to heat my home?"

Radiator covers are the solution to giving your radiator an instant makeover. Basically consisting of a MDF box with a grill that you place around your radiator, the radiator cover craze has swept the nation. To help you see why, here are 4 benefits of using one.

1. Convenience

First and foremost, radiator covers are inexpensive and easy to install. No need to hire a specialist – all you need to do is assemble it, plop it over your existing radiator and enjoy. Contrast this with the hassle of getting rid of or replacing your radiator, and you can see why covers are such a popular option.

2. Improved Safety

A downside of radiators is that they can be scolding hot if accidently touched. By installing a radiator cover, you are adding a layer of MDF between you and the hot surface, meaning the radiator will be safer for both you and your family.

3. Aesthetics

Bulky and prone to rust, radiators traditionally have more value in their function than their aesthetics. One of the great things about radiator covers is that they can instantly make your radiator more attractive, and with a huge variety of colours and design available, you are sure to find one that fits your colour scheme.

4. More Space

There’s no denying that radiators take up a fair old bit of living room real estate – room that could otherwise be used to add decoration and personalisation to your living room. The great thing about radiator covers is that they give you another surface to play with, offering more space for ornaments, decorations and other knickknacks.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.
 

Marble sure is great. With its beautiful texture and bright hue, I love the way marble can really bring out the finer features of your fireplace.

It surprises many that, despite being a stone, marble is actually quite a delicate material, and is actually pretty susceptible to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. Worse still, by attempting to clean marble, many people actually make the damage worse.

So if your fireplace is suffering from a stain or spillage, read on to find the best to get your stone back to its original prestige.

1. Identify the Stain

Unfortunately, even with a strong liquid cleaner, not every stain can be removed the same way. It is therefore very important that, before you do anything, you identify what stain you're dealing with.

Click on the various common fireplace stain types below to see a brief summary of their characteristics.

2. Assess the Seriousness

For nine out of ten cases, nothing fancy is required. For non-serious problems such as small spills, it’s amazing how far you can get with a little water and a cloth

Make sure that:

• The water is warm (but not hot).
• Your cloth is microfiber.
• You wring the cloth well to avoid excess water.

After cleaning, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the surface to dry it and avoid streaks. Try not to let the marble air dry, as this can cause water spots - especially on flat surfaces such as the mantel and hearth.

Always remember that speed is of the essence. Marble is a very porous material, and the longer you leave it, the deeper the stain will penetrate the stone.

3. Take Action

Inevitably, you’re going to come across something that water just can’t buff out.

For deeper-entrenched stains, carefully applied ph-neutral soap can be used, as long as it is used in moderation. Other solutions that have been suggested include hydrogen peroxide for light marble and acetone for dark marble.

Another easy solution is to purchase commercial stone cleaners – such as the Marble and Granite cleaner that Fireplace World sells. 
 

4. Create a Poultice

Making a ‘poultice’ is a common DIY technique to remove tough stains. A poultice is basically a soft, damp mass of powder that has been mixed with a little liquid cleaner and left to draw out a stain. Here is how to make and use one:

• Create the poultice by mixing a fine powder (baking powder, whiting or powdered chalk) with a cleaning agent until it reaches a peanut butter-like paste.
• Use water to wet the stain.
• Use a spatula or scraper to evenly spread the poultice across your fireplace's stain, making sure it is applied about a ¼ inch to ½ inch thick.
• Use plastic to cover the poultice, then tape down the edges.
• Leave the poultice for 24 hours. During this time, for liquid cleaner should pull the stain into the powder. If the stain hasn’t been removed after this time, create more mixture and repeat.

Author:

Nick Beaumont

Writer, blogger and drinker of tea, Nick is the office bookworm who is obsessed with all things word related. Having written for a variety of publications, including a year writing about art and interior design in Shanghai, Nick is now the content writer for Fireplace World, where he continues his struggle to save the world, one blog post at a time.