Velcro is a simple and effective fastening device that has become almost ubiquitous in nature. It is found practically everywhere, from shoes to bags to clothing and everything in between. Because of its wide usage, there naturally arises the need to clean the item with the Velcro and the question of how to clean the Velcro fastener itself often come up.

Apart from the dirt that comes with the item which the Velcro is fastening, there is also the problem of unwanted items attaching themselves to the Velcro fastener. These include lint, hair and other unwanted substances. In low levels, these substances have little effect on the fastener as long as the hooks still attach to the loops. However, as the unwanted substances accumulate, they interfere with the ability of the hooks to attach to the loops with the net effect that the fastener does not attach as firmly as it should.

Buying new furniture is expensive and sometimes, you might realize that the only thing you wish to change is the upholstery to make the chair look brand new again. It could also be that you are changing the look of your house and the chair upholstery no longer matches with the interior of your house.

Whatever the case might be, with the right upholstery tools, it is easy to upholster your dining room chairs to look brand new and to acquire the look that you desire. In this article, we explain some quick and easy steps that you can take to change the look of your chairs.

For years and before the advent of air-conditioning, people relied on awnings to keep their homes cool during summer. By stretching awning fabric over their windows and other open spaces, they kept most of the harmful rays of the sun out of their homes and their houses cool.

Today, window awnings are not that common but are still used in some places to keep houses cool. Due to innovation in structure and fabric, it is even possible to have awnings that can be used in summer and taken down in winter when cooling the house is not a pressing issue.  If you are considering using awnings to cool your house, here are some of the things you should know about the various awning materials that are available in the market.

Canvas is one of the fabric choices that allows you to enjoy a plethora of benefits such as high durability.  It is an iconic element in both the fashion and art world. The plain-woven fabric is well known for its sturdiness. Canvas was originally manufactured from hemp. However, it is now majorly made from cotton.

There are two types of canvas: cotton plain canvas and cotton duck canvas. The former is lightly woven as compared to the latter. Cotton canvas can be used in numerous applications based on its weight. Here is a look at some of the common applications of canvas fabric.

Having a great time in a family in the great outdoors is sometimes what a family needs. Road trips provide a great opportunity for a family to bond. With hours spent together in the relatively small confines of an automobile, a road trip offers an invaluable chance of adventure, bonding and great wholesome fun for the whole family.  Unfortunately, road trips sometimes also mean food and drink spillages in the car, trash under the seats and grime on the car floor.

By the time you are back home, the mats and the car upholstery fabric are smeared with all manner of stains that ruin your car interior. You need not fear though because most of this damage can be prevented with planning and a few handy tricks. Family road trips need not be bad for your car interior.