French press is a beloved method used to make that perfect, fresh cup of coffee. The reason for that is that the brewing time can be easily adjusted to everyone’s preference. Another reason is that there is no paper filter and more oils and flavours are left in the coffee.
If you don’t know what a french press is, we will tell you a few words about the way it works. First, place coffee grounds at the bottom of the glass brewing jar, then pour hot water and allow them to steep in it. When the coffee has brewed long enough for your satisfaction, the plunger is pushed down slowly as the metal filter traps any coffee grounds so they don’t end up in your cup.
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How to clean paintbrushes?
Paint brushes come in handy when painting walls, refinishing furniture, or creating art. For better results, you want to use high-quality brushes and rollers. If you have an expensive set of painting tools, you want to keep them in good condition for longer. Here is how to clean them and properly take care of them.
When attempting to clean a paintbrush, it is important to pay attention to the type of paint you use with them. You will need to take different approaches when cleaning oil-based, water-based paint or lacquer. While water-based paint can be easily cleaned with water and soap, oil-based paints need to be cleaned with petroleum or citrus-based solvent.
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How to clean a crystal chandelier?
Crystal chandeliers are elegant and beautiful. They can add a luxurious touch to any space. Nowadays these types of fixtures come in a variety of shapes and materials like glass, acrylic, or even real crystals.
Unfortunately, no matter what materials your chandelier is made of, it will get dirty and dusty with time. That will make it look dull and take away from its beautiful look. Cleaning chandeliers can be difficult and time-consuming. Make sure you have a lot of time on your hands because if you want to get the job done in one session, you will need it.
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Unusual uses for everyday items (part 2)
If you think about it, around your house there are a ton of items that are actually very versatile and may be used for a variety of purposes. Find out what astonishing things you can make with commonplace materials by reading on.
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Unusual uses for everyday items
There are so many things around the house that can actually be used for much more than they are originally designated for. Keep reading to find out what amazing things you can use random everyday objects for.
Newspaper – Newspaper is designed to be very absorbent (it has to absorb ink). That, however, also means that it is able to absorb all kinds of moisture, such as wetness and the odours that accumulate as a result. You can use them in shoes or vegetable drawers or in pretty much any other space that is damp and musty. Here are some more uses of newspapers:
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