hBook about kitchens offers tips, quick fixes

hBook about kitchensoffers tips, quick fixes
Updating a kitchen doesn't have to be an enormous job involving layers of drywall dust and weeks' worth of takeout meals. Sometimes a kitchen can get a new look in a matter of hours or days. Those sorts of quick fixes are at the heart of "100 Bright Ideas for Kitchens" by Sue Rose. The book helps homeowners give their kitchen a fresh style through such projects as repainting or restyling cabinets, replacing window treatments and creating new accessories.
Many of the projects are doable in a matter of hours, but figure in time for translation. The book, originally published in England, contains a number of references obscure to Americans, such as sugar soap (a cleaner and degreaser), white spirit (mineral spirits) and emulsion (water-based paint).
"100 Bright Ideas for Kitchens" is published in the United States by Betterway Books. The paperback book sells for $19.99.
WindJammer sealstops drafts, moisture
You wouldn't throw money out the window. But figuratively, that's what you're doing when you let leaky windows send your heated air outside.
Liquid Nails WindJammer weather seal is a new way to seal windows against drafts and moisture. It's a clear product that's applied much like caulk to form a seal between the window frame and glass. At the end of winter, it peels off easily without leaving damage or residue.
WindJammer can also be used to seal the spaces around unused doors, appliance vents, light fixtures and other gaps that let in cold or precipitation. It can also be used to keep door mats and rugs in place, prevent items in mobile homes from shifting and keep Christmas lights in place.
The product has a suggested retail price of $4.99. It is available at Lowe's, Home Depot and Wal-Mart.