| How to Remove a Scratch on Glass Cooktops Posted: 01 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT Glass cooktops have a lot of benefits. They're slicker and easier to clean than traditional metal cooktop. Unfortunately, glass cooktops do tend to get scratched from time to time. The good news is that this is usually pretty easy to fix. With a little bit of elbow grease, you'll have that cooktop looking brand new in no time! [Edit]Can scratches be removed from glass cooktops? - Yes, minor scratches can often be buffed out or repaired. There are a few solutions you can use to lift out scratches. You can even repair cracks and chips, although you will need a glass filler kit to do this. If the cooktop has shattered because someone dropped a heavy pot or something, you may need to just replace it.[1]
- Always let your cooktop cool before you touch or work on it. You don't want to burn yourself!
[Edit]How do you get minor scratches out of a glass cooktop? - Use a baking soda paste. Mix a few spoonfuls of baking soda with water in a small cup. Combine them with a spoon or popsicle stick until it has the consistency of thick pudding. Spread this over your scratches or scuff marks and rub it gently into the cooktop with a clean cloth. Then, wipe the cooktop clean to see if the scratch has disappeared.[2]
- If this doesn't work, you can either repeat the process or try another solution. If it looks like the scratch is starting to disappear, giving baking soda another shot may be a good idea.
- If you can run your finger over the scratch and you don't feel any gaps, it's probably small enough to qualify as a minor scratch.
- Try toothpaste. If baking soda doesn't work, you may be able to get the scratches out with some toothpaste and a clean rag. Squirt a bead of toothpaste over any scratches you want to remove. Then, grab a damp rag and rub the toothpaste into the cooktop using moderately-firm circular motions. Wipe the toothpaste up to see if the scratch is gone.[3]
- Any white toothpaste with baking soda in it will work for this. The gel-style toothpastes likely won't work as well.
- If toothpaste and baking soda don't work, you're likely going to need to use polish and an orbital sander.
[Edit]What will get a deep scratch out? - Use car, metal, or glass polish and an orbital buffer for tough scratches. Any non-abrasive polish will work for this. On a cool cooktop, pour a few pea-sized dollops of polish on top of your scratches. Then, grab an orbital buffer with a cloth or foam pad on it and set the buffer to the lowest speed setting. Gently work the polish into the cooktop with the pad by working in a constant back-and-forth motion.[4]
- After you cover the scratches 3-4 times with your pad, your scratches should be totally gone!
- If this doesn't work, you're going to have to fill the scratch in with a glass filler kit or replace the cooktop.
[Edit]How do you fix a cracked or chipped cooktop? - Use a glass filler kit or epoxy to fill in the cooktop. Pick up a glass filler or two-part epoxy kit. Clean the crack or chipped area with denatured alcohol and a cloth. Follow the instructions to mix the filler or epoxy paste in a container to activate it. Put on some nitrile or rubber gloves and spread the filler over the chip or crack. Wipe up any excess filler or epoxy, and run a popsicle stick over the surface to make sure it's flush. Wait for the filler to dry.[5]
- You can paint the filler after it dries if you want it to match the rest of the cooktop.
- You can line the edges of a crack with painter's tape if you're worried about the epoxy getting everywhere.
- If the edge of your cooktop is cracked and it's exposed, place a popsicle stick flush on the edge where the crack is located and tape it to the cooktop with painter's tape. So long as the side of the popsicle stick is higher than the top of the cooktop, you'll have no problems filling in the gap.[6]
[Edit]Can you replace a glass cooktop? - Yes, although you'll need to order one from the manufacturer. Look in your oven or on your stove for a sticker or label with the model number on it. Call the manufacturer and explain that you need a replacement cooktop for your model. They'll ship out a replacement for you that will fit your stove. In most cases, this is pretty easy to do on your own. You just have to unscrew the cooktop and slide the new one into place.[7]
- Wear cut-resistant gloves and use a vacuum to pull up any broken shards of glass before you replace the cooktop once it arrives.
- While it varies drastically from brand to brand and model to model, you can expect to spend $100-200 on the replacement glass.
[Edit]How do I clean my cooktop without scratching it? - Avoid using abrasive cleaners. To clean your cooktop, get a rag damp with water and squirt a little mild dish soap in it. With the cooktop cool, wipe the surface down in a smooth circular motion. Any abrasive or friction-based cleaning method will scratch the cooktop. This includes scraping the surface with a spatula or abrasive pad.[8]
- Steel wool, the abrasive side of a sponge, and a brillo pad are all going to scuff or scratch the surface.
[Edit]Warnings - Do not use a cracked or chipped cooktop without repairing it. It's a safety issue. If you go to clean or wipe the cooktop after cooking, you could cut your hand. The crack can also get worse over time as your cooktop heats and cools.
- Glass cooktops aren't actually straight glass—they're a blend of glass and ceramic. This means that some chemical glass cleaners, like Windex, may actually weaken the cooktop over time.[9]
- Always let your cooktop cool completely before you clean or work on it.[10]
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| How to Grow a Summer Garden Posted: 31 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT If the long, hot days of summer have you dreaming of a fresh salad, it might be time to plant your summer garden! While some vegetables aren't well-suited for the heat, there are tons of plants that thrive in high temperatures. Whether you had a garden in the spring-time or this is your first time growing, you can have fresh veggies all season long right from your own backyard. [Edit]When should I start a summer garden? - Aim to get your plants in the ground by July. Midsummer is the optimal time for summer planting—that way, you can harvest everything by fall. Midsummer temperatures shouldn't be extreme yet, so your plants will have a chance to mature before they hit the real heat.[1]
- If you had a spring garden, be sure to clear out any dead plants and vegetation before you plant your summer crops.
[Edit]Which vegetables grow well in the summer? - Tomatoes, okra, corn, pole beans, and lima beans do well in the summer. They can withstand the high temperatures of the season and continue to produce fruit until the fall. These veggies don't handle cold temperatures well, so try to plant them by mid-July so they can avoid the threat of frost.[2]
- Cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins also do well in the summer. They'll be ready to harvest in the fall so you can carve pumpkins or make delicious soups and salads with them. These vegetables need a while to mature, so plant them in July to give them ample time.[3]
[Edit]Which fruits grow well in the summer? - Most fruits are maturing by the summer. Unfortunately, if you wait until the summer to plant your fruit, it's probably too late! Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants are all ready for harvest in the summer. Fruit trees, like apple, plum, peach, and pear, develop fruit in early summer as well.[4]
- If you'd like to grow fruit, try planting in late winter or early spring.
- If you are growing fruit, early summer is the time to prune your shrubs and trees. Clip back dead or weak branches to allow all the energy from the plant to go into fruit production.
[Edit]Which herbs should I grow during the summer? - Try basil, dill, parsley, sage, and rosemary. These herbs are very sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, so they do well in high heat. Plant them with the rest of your garden around mid-July, then harvest your herbs in 60 to 90 days.[5]
- If you plan on using herbs for cooking, pluck the leaves off the stems before they start flowering.
- If you'd like to grow herbs all year round, consider an indoor herb garden instead.
[Edit]Which vegetables grow in extreme heat? - Cassava and Malabar spinach do well in high temperatures. They're tropical vegetables, so they're used to growing in extreme heat. If you live in an area where the temperature regularly soars above , try out these veggies in your garden.[6]
- As with most summer vegetables, you should try to get these in the ground by mid-July at the latest.
[Edit]How often should I water my summer garden? - Water your garden at least every 3 to 7 days. In the summer, mature plants need water once or twice a week. If the weather is very warm or your area is going through a dry spell, you might even need to water every day.[7]
- When you water, point the stream down toward the roots instead of letting it roll over the top of the plants. It will help the soil absorb moisture more, and you'll reduce the risk of rot.
- Try to water early in the day so the moisture has time to soak in before evaporating in the heat.
[Edit]How do you keep the soil from drying out during the summer? - Add a layer of mulch on top of the soil. As your summer vegetables start to sprout, grab some organic mulch and sprinkle a thin layer over the roots of your plant. The mulch will not only keep the soil cool and moisturized, it will also prevent weeds from sprouting in between your plants.[8]
- There are a few different types of mulch you can use in a garden, including wood chips, shredded leaves, grass clippings, compost, or hay. Any one of these will do the trick to keep your summer garden thriving.
- Be sure to weed your garden before adding mulch to the soil.
- As your vegetables start to ripen, pick them just before they're fully ripe. That way, the plant will continue to bear fruit all season long.[9]
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| How to Style High Low Dresses Posted: 31 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT If you love asymmetrical dresses, you need a high-low dress in your wardrobe! High-low dresses are longer in the back and shorter in the front so they really showcase your legs. You might be wondering how to wear such an unusual style, but you'll quickly learn that it's an incredibly versatile piece. You can easily dress it down for casual, everyday wear, or accessorize it to make the dress the perfect evening look. [Edit]Wear sandals, sneakers, or flats to create a casual style. - Give your outfit an everyday feel by wearing comfortable shoes. These might be your favorite fashion sneakers, loafers, oxfords, or ballet flats. Choose footwear that matches the color of your dress if you want them to blend in, or go for a bold pop of color if you'd like them to stand out![1]
- Sandals with a wide strap are great for summer months and you can find them with a low heel if you want a slightly dressier option.
- To make your outfit even more casual, toss on a denim jacket or cardigan and tie a cute belt around your waist.
[Edit]Rock a pair of heels if you want to glamorize your look. - Wear a high-low dress with stilettos, wedges, or heels to dress up your look. Shoes are one of the easiest ways to take your outfit from daytime casual to nighttime formal. For a look that never goes out of style, wear your favorite stilettos or pumps with the dress.[2]
- Pick heels that match the color of the dress if you want them to blend in or go with black for a classic, put-together look. Want to make your legs seem longer? Wear heels that match your skin tone so the shoes look like an extension of your legs.
- If you're not totally comfortable wearing high heels, don't worry! Kitten heels, shoes with a slight wedge, and low-heeled slingbacks are all great options.
[Edit]Toss on a jacket or blazer to complete a casual outfit. - Throw on a denim jacket or a simple blazer to make an everyday outfit. On its own, a high-low dress can feel a little too dressy for day-to-day wear, but a jacket, cardigan, or blazer can soften the look.[3]
- A cute denim jacket or fluffy cardigan are the most casual options, while a fitted blazer is a little dressier—perfect for the office or meetings.
[Edit]Wear the dress with scarves and leggings in the winter. - Put layers over the dress to add texture and warmth. Who says high-low dresses are just for summer? It's really easy to transition the piece to cooler weather by wearing leggings underneath it. Then, toss on a soft cardigan or scarf. You can match the color of the dress or choose a complementary color.[4]
- For example, if your dress is a solid color, pick a scarf or shawl with a fun print to add a little interest.
- Not sure what shoes to wear for a winter look? Flats or low-heeled shoes are comfortable options while stylish boots look great with most outfits.
- Make your outfit appear more relaxed for a daytime look. Dresses tend to be fancier than jeans or skirts, so if you want to wear a high-low dress without feeling overdressed, put on a short sweater or shirt that falls just above your waist. This makes your dress look like separate elements so it's not as formal.[5]
- If your shirt feels too long, just gather the bottom and tie a knot.
[Edit]Dress in neutral colors to look sleek. - Choose a black, white, or gray dress if you'd like a classic outfit. You'll probably find that you have more options for styling neutral-colored high-low dresses. This is because it's easy to stick with a single neutral color when it comes to shoes and accessories, or you can easily add a pop of color to switch up the outfit.[6]
- Go for a black high-low dress if you want to be able to transition it from daytime to nighttime. Swap out casual shoes for heels and add jewelry to go from casual to glam, for instance.
[Edit]Include a burst of color to add interest to a solid dress. - Use color or patterns to give a high-low dress more styling options. If your dress is a solid color, try wrapping a brightly patterned shawl around you or pop on a textured sweater in a different color.[7]
- If your dress is already colorful, add a little black or white so the color really stands out. For example, if your dress is yellow, put on a black cardigan to break up the colors.
[Edit]Use a belt to draw attention to your waist. - Accessorize your look and add definition to your waist with a belt. If you're wearing a form-fitting high-low dress, there's probably a noticeable waistline. If your dress is a loose, flowy style, create an instant waist with a belt. A simple, narrow belt can make the outfit appear delicate, while a wide, metallic belt adds sparkle to your look, for instance.[8]
- The belt is a perfect way to add a bit of color to a dark or neutral dress. Try a pink or mustard-colored belt with a dark, navy dress, for instance.
[Edit]Add jewelry to finish styling a formal outfit. - Complement a fancy dress with a statement necklace and earrings. The dramatic cut of high-low dresses means you can pull off long statement necklaces that fall below your bust. Daring earrings that complement the necklace can complement your evening wear.
- Trying to decide between gold and silver? Pair silver jewelry with cool dress colors like blue, white, and purple. Choose gold pieces if you're wearing warm colors like yellow, red, or orange.
[Edit]Carry a handbag or clutch to complete your outfit. - Use your handbag or purse to transition from daytime to nighttime. Want to keep your high-low dress casual? Carry a large tote or handbag for an everyday style. When you're ready to switch to a nighttime look, just swap out the bag for a fancy clutch.[9]
- The handbag or tote doesn't have to match the dress. You might carry a leather handbag with a blue high-low dress for instance. Then, when you're ready to dress for a night out, choose a blue clutch that matches the dress. This can make your outfit look more put together.
- Choose floor-length high-low dresses for a really dramatic evening style. Knee-length high-low dresses are perfect for casual, everyday styles.
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