Jeanne Huber

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Jeanne Huber

I hate the recessed lights in my kitchen. What are my options? (washingtonpost.com) I hate the recessed lights in my kitchen. What are my options? By Jeanne Huber 2025060612050000 Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them?

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Jeanne Huber

4 hours ago Overbrook Overlook: An Architect’s Barn-Turned-Tiny Home ‘Operates Much Bigger Than It Is’ Architect Steve McDowell’s reimagining of a rundown hay barn in Overbrook, Kansas, is among the most striking examples of a repurposed outbuilding we’ve ever seen—and that’s largely due to his sensitive two-part design: 1) Restore the original exterior, right down to the rusted corrugated metal … 22 hours ago Costco’s Brilliant Fridge Organizer Is Unlike Anything I’ve Ever Seen There’s...

3 days ago | dailyherald.com | Jeanne Huber

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that makes it difficult to remove. If you search online, you’ll find numerous solutions, including vinegar, dish soap, TSP (trisodium phosphate), Scrubbing Bubbles, and the Smoke Soot Eraser Sponge and similar products.

4 days ago | seattletimes.com | Jeanne Huber

Q: How do you repaint wooden cabinets, and what paint do you recommend? A: Paint is magic when you want to refresh a kitchen — or really any room with a lot of cabinets — without spending too much. But to get good results, you can’t take shortcuts on preparation, and you need a smart work plan and the right paint. Begin by prepping the area:You don’t need to empty cabinets if you are just painting the exteriors, but do clear away nearby clutter.

1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Jeanne Huber

Q: Pet sitters decided to use Bar Keepers Friend on my stainless steel refrigerator doors. (They said the internet told them this was how to clean them.) Both doors are now slightly discolored and have streaky spots. I have tried applying a light film of olive oil (more internet advice) as well as Weiman’s Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish, neither of which has removed the streaky shadows. Is there anything I can do to return the doors to their original streak-free state?