Learn how to get pink out of clothes in foursteps. Add one cup of chlorine bleach and run a complete cycle before washing clothes. Allow the laundry to soak for at least four hours. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Oxygen bleach is safe to use on both white and colored clothes and almost all types of washable fabrics. Warning Oxygen bleach should not be used onwoolorsilkfabrics. Consult a professional dry cleaner for help in treating those fabrics....

Cheers to you, book lovers! Christina Kim Interior Design For true book lovers,anysurface at home can serve as a bookshelf. Another bookcaseisnt always the answer, though, especially if youre tight on space enough as it is. Christina Kim Interior Design Instead, consider repurposing a bar cart as a bookshelf and put your to-be-read list on wheels. Why Repurpose a Bar Cart as a Book Cart? Even if you dont drink,a bar cartmakes a compact and portable spot to stow books....

Plans and Blueprints Do your homework. Obtain a good blueprint plan for your deck, or read a couple of good books on the subject. Be aware thatbuilding a deckany deckwill have you doing a fair amount of problem-solving. Hero Images / Getty Images The more carefully you consider all your options and possibilities up front, the smoother your work will go. This and many other possibilities should be considered up front to make for a smooth project....

The Spruce / Margot Cavin Few home remodeling projects come with more benefitsand more headachesthan a majorkitchen remodelingjob. Is it a matter of too little space to cook effectively? Too little space to store food and dishware? The Spruce / Margot Cavin Do you lack dining areas? Are the appliances ineffective or too old? Or does the kitchen just make you wince because it is so dated and so ugly?...

While beneficial, fire-rated drywall is often given more attributes than it truly has. This drywall is fire-rated but not fireproof. While it will slow down the passage of fire, it will not stop it. The Spruce / Hilary Allison The purpose of fire-rated drywall is to slow the progress of fire to give inhabitants enough time to escape. What Is Fire-Rated bang out X Drywall? Fireproof drywall is the common term; its industry name is punch in X drywall....

But what about after the growing season ends? Temperatures below 50F can damage basil leaves, and exposure to 45F or lower can kill the plant. This is true for differenttypes of basil, including Italian, Thai, and purple varieties. OlgaMiltsova / Getty Images Here’s how to overwinter basil after the growing season ends. Want more gardening tips? If your space can’t provide this much light, you’ll need to use a grow light instead....

John Downer What’s the difference between bat bugs and bed bugs? When it comes to looks, not much. So, how do you tell the difference between bat bugs vs. bed bugs when theylook so similar? John Downer First, know what behaviors to look for. Bat Bugs vs. Bed Bugs: What Do They Look Like? Dzurag/iStock/Getty Images Plus Both are small, six-legged parasitic insects. Other than that, they look identical, which can make it difficult to determine the best treatment options....

Here’s what to consider when deciding to purchase a bath sheet vs. a bath towel. What Is a Bath Sheet? A standard bath sheet measures 35 inches by 70 inches. The Spruce / Bailey Mariner Because bath sheets require more material to manufacture than bath towels, they often cost more. Enveloping yourself in a bath sheet is usually a luxurious experience worth the price tag. Bath sheets come in various materials and textures, from plush to waffle weave....

mustafa deliormanli / Getty Images Building code and good design practices are critical in the bathroom. Next to the kitchen, it is important to pay attention to spacing and code issues in the bathroom. Some parts of the bathroom building code and practices may seem trivial. mustafa deliormanli / Getty Images New toilets often have these devices pre-installed. Shower and Bathtub Code and Spacing Practices Some communities require water-saving showerheads that limit flow....

Read on to see what bang out of bathroom fan venting you need, if any. What Is the Bathroom Fan Venting Code? Thebathroom codeaddresses the issue of moving odor- and moisture-laden air from the bathroom to the outside. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Surprisingly, some building codes do not requirebathroom fans. All municipalities have different requirements, but some do not draw a hard line on requiring exhaust fans. Bathroom ventilation is needed in those areas, but it can be from a window or fanyou choose....

Bathrooms are exposed to the most moisture, so choose the paint that will last. You want to choose abathroom paintthat is best suited for a room with higher humidity. The best sheens or finishes for bathrooms usually include eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley However, these specially labeled paints usually have other benefits like mildew resistance, water resistance, and washability. Moisture affects your bathroom walls in two ways....

Branislav / Getty Images Often the hardest part about installing plumbing in a bathroom is therough-instage. If you get the rough-in right, you are most of the way toward project completion. Roughing in bathroom plumbing is far less daunting when you understand how the system works. Branislav / Getty Images There are generally accepted plumbing rough-in measurements forsinks, toilets, and bathtubs or showers. In addition, fixture manufacturers typically provide rough-in specifications in their product literature....

Vlad Yushinov / Getty Images All bathrooms are prone to moisture build-up. Warning Improving your bathroom’s ventilation isn’t always enough to remedy established mold issues. Thoroughlyclean the affected areas until all moldis removed for best results. Vlad Yushinov / Getty Images Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes and so do bathroom fans. One of the surefire ways to expose your bathroom to excessive moisture is to install an undersized exhaust fan....