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Do you know that almost everything in a modern home are produced using petroleum in one way or another?  Of course they are as anything plastic is made from petroleum products.   During the production of different household items, greenhouse gases are produced thus increasing the threat of global warming.

Fortunately, corn is now being used to create fibers which are in turn used for household items like pillows although I doubt it if they could replace the materials used on wholesale candle holders.

Pacific Coast Feather Company, a company specializing on bedroom accents announced that their retailers will be marketing products made from NatureWorks fibers.  This is only the first step in what many expects to be change in the materials used for everyday products.

The fibers which will be used on the company's product come from corn. The simple plant sugar from corn or other plant for that matter is what is being used as a substitute for petroleum products.

Using corn-derived fiber has its distinct advantages. Obviously, it comes from a renewable source of energy thus it is virtually unlimited.  By using these raw materials, we can also protect the remaining fuel fossil in the world.  Aesthetically, corn-based fabrics are less harsh than synthetic materials which mean that more people will be able to use them.

Hopefully, the use of this material will be more widespread.

A carpet is a good way to create a warm feeling inside a home.  If kept clean, a carpet makes a room look more appealing no matter what the design may be.  But what if your carpet gets damaged albeit just a minor one?   Should you just toss it out and buy a new one?  That would prove costly though, so why not patch your carpet?

You can do this easily if you can find something to patch up a carpet.  You can cut some from those areas where they will not be missed like in closets.  Once you have that, you are now ready to patch your damaged carpet.  What you will need is a template which covers the damaged area of the carpet.  It should also be made of metal.  You will also need a couple of nails, and of course, hammer, a sharp utility knife, double sided tape, and seam cement.

First, put the template over the damaged part of the carpet.  Make sure that the template covers the damaged area.  Now, secure the template by driving two nails through it. Leave the heads of the nails projecting as you need to pull them out again.

Now, use the template as a guide while you cut through the carpet using the knife.  Once you have cut all the way around, pull out the nails and the carpet that you have just cut.  Get rid of loose fibers using a vacuum cleaner.  Get your patch ready by cutting it in the same shape as the carpet you have taken out.

To attach it to the larger piece of the carpet, put some double sided tape halfway under the edges of the carpet. Then, apply seam cement on the edges of your patch and slot it into the hole in the carpet.  Press the patch firmly into place.  Leave it overnight to dry.  It is recommended that you use something heavy to push down the patch.