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Living Room Lighting 2007-09-18 13:39:15 Aside from the bedroom, we spend most of our time in the living room. A living room is a versatile room because it can be used for many purposes like watching tv, lounging around, relaxing, reading, entertaining friends and guests and a whole lot of other things. Because of this, a living room should be lighted properly in order to meet the different demands of the room’s users.
A good living room lighting should be flexible in quantity and quality. Using different forms of lighting ( general lighting, accent lighting and task lighting) will cover all of the lighting needs. Examples of these lighting are recessed lighting, decorative table lamps, reading lamps, wall lamps/scones,picture lights and of course, chandeliers and pendant lights.
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Tiling Your Bathroom 2007-09-18 13:37:59 When it comes to tiling your bathroom, the traditional solid white tile is now a thing of the past. Say good bye to the solid white tile and say hello to bathroom tiles in a variety of colors and designs to suit your selective taste. It is also all up to you if you want to tile your entire bathroom or just a portion of it and create an art in the untiled portion. The possibilities are endless and the only limitation is your imagination.
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How to Create a Focal Point in Any Room 2007-09-17 11:47:06 Upon entering a room, your eye will usually be drawn towards a certain feature of the room. That feature is the room’s focal point. Every room should have a focal point that will be the base of the room’s theme or look and every object in the room should compliment and be in harmony with the focal point.
Creating a focal point is easy. Just decide on the room’s main feature like a beautiful picture window, a beautifully made fireplace or a whole- wall shelving. But sometimes, a room does not have a remarkable feature, then you have to create one. Some recommendations are: an armoire or a tall, large cabinet, a magnificent rug, a striking mirror, a fabric panel and a collection of interesting pieces displayed on an ornate table. The point of creating a focal point is to select something to draw the eye and invite the visitor to linger,enjoy and feel at home.
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How to Make a Small Space Appear Larger 2007-09-17 11:44:46 Sometimes it can be frustrating to decorate a small space and to think what it can be used for. You don’t have to knock down your wall in order to create a bigger room, all you need is a little imagination and help. The following are some guidelines and suggestions on how to make a small space appear larger:
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How to Choose The Right Chandelier Size 2007-09-14 14:25:55 Chandeliers makes all the difference in the look and feel of your room. Crystals chandeliers are some of the more sought after ornate lighting fixtures for homes mainly due to its elegance and exquisiteness while still maintaining its functionality as a lighting fixture. You can add a certain flare and elegance to your home just by adding a few pieces. Chandeliers vary in size and it is wise to choose just the right size for a certain room of your house. Having the right- sized chandelier will give out the effect that you want and the chandelier will give its optimum effect. When choosing a chandelier, numbers is an important factor to help you decide what is right for your room. The following are number guides in choosing chandeliers:
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The Beauty of White Lace Curtains 2007-09-14 14:24:20 White lace curtains induces a unique reaction from everyone. It relaxes, comforts and reminds us of special days spent relaxing and just languishing around. White lace curtains are often times associated with ancestral homes and the love of grandmothers. It also invokes classic timeless beauty because of its simplicity, traditionality and versatility.
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Removing Old Wallpaper and Borders 2007-09-12 14:40:32 Using wallpaper to cover your walls is popular nowadays and you might want to change your current wallpaper. It is now good to put on new wallpaper without properly removing the old one. But what is the proper way of removing the old wallpaper and borders?
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How to Take Care of Antiques 2007-09-12 14:39:24 Antique pieces are really nice to look at specially those that are rare ones. We always treasure antique pieces and sometimes in our zealousness in taking care of them, we unknowingly ruined it instead. The following are some tips on how to take care of your antique pieces.
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Your Home Security Guide 2007-09-11 14:08:12 Your home should be protected from being bulgarized. But, what can you do to protect it? There are a number of simple ways you can do to protect your home. When it comes to home security, knowing the hardware that will work best in your home is an advantage. Providing an environment that would make a burglar uncomfortable is the best defense against property damage or loss. Some of the most common devices are motion sensitive lighting, deadbolt locks, window locks, surveillance cameras and alarms. All of these will help you in protecting your home. Time, noise and visibility are a burglar’s worse enemy. Aside from hi-tech gadgets, simple devices can help in little ways and the best thing is that you can install it yourself.
Doors
Your door is the first line of defense when it comes to baring anyone from entering your adobe. Aside from the keyed door knob, you can bolster your door’s efficiency by adding:
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Choosing the Right Bathroom Cabinet 2007-09-11 14:03:38 Choosing the right cabinet for your bathroom can spell out the difference from a humdrum bathroom to a fabulous-looking one. This is because bathroom cabinets add visual appeal aside from the endless storage space it offers. Bathroom cabinets should be appropriate to the size of the room and the overall appearance.
Bathroom cabinets should be appealing and should compliment with the overall theme and look of the room. It can be placed on the floor or it can be mounted on the wall. Where ever it be placed, it should offer the maximum storage capacity. Electric plugs can be installed inside the cabinets to help hide appliance cords. Extra-deep drawers can offer out-of-site storage for any tall bottles.
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What is a Galley Kitchen? 2007-09-27 14:49:58 When you say galley kitchen, it refers to a kitchen that is designed to maximize space and efficiency. Customarily, a galley is a kitchen that is found in boats, submarines and aircrafts where space is very limited and efficiency is of outmost importance. Presently, the term still applies but has widen to include modern day kitchens in residences.
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About Sunrooms 2007-09-27 14:49:13 A wonderful addition to your home is a sunroom which offers a superb view of the outdoors as well as letting in natural light specially during summer. There are many kinds of sunrooms to choose from like the knee-wall rooms, solariums and conservatories, seasonal sunrooms and screened patios.
Knee-wall rooms
Rooms have glass walls with a knee-high wall that runs from the ground to the windowsill. Knee-walls offers a great view of the outdoors and moderate privacy. It will also allow you to run electrical wires in the wall that can not be done in an all-glass wall.
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About Antique’s Labels 2007-09-26 14:08:44 Everything we buy today has a label. The label contains the name of the product, manufacturer, origin, prize and care instructions among other information. But sad to say that antique pieces do not have labels specially furnitures. The McKinley Act of 1893 insures that anything imported into the United States be marked as to its country of origin. Not surprisingly, scholars and collectors have come to place a premium on documented examples. But again, how to appraise the validness of the antique’s documentation? There is the Flanigan’s Laws of Labels
which states:
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About House Cleaning 2007-09-24 13:00:18 A clean house is nice to live in and come home to. It also plays a vital role in maintaining hygiene and aesthetic appeal of your house. When it comes to cleaning your house, you will need a checklist so that you won’t miss out something important. A checklist will also make your work easy and systematic. Your house cleaning checklist should be subdivided into daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning.
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Choosing the Right Cleaning Product 2007-09-23 10:43:02 When we think of home cleaning, we can definitely associate it with the wide variety of cleaning products for our home. But what product to use for a certain job, specially those that are delicate items? For starters, you should have the following cleaning product in your home:
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About Garage Flooring 2007-09-23 10:41:19 The garage floor is often the most neglected part of the house since it only houses your car and more often than not, it also doubles as a store room and junk room. But depending on how one uses the garage space, it makes sense to check out the floor and do it up accordingly.
When you have taken all things into consideration and see what use are you putting your garage into, then it is wise to take care of its flooring to suit the needs of the users.
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Refinishing Hardwood Floor 2007-09-23 10:38:52 When is the time to refinish your hardwood floor? What to look out for that indicates its time to refinish it? One simple test to do is to put a few drops of water on the high traffic area. If the water droplets are still there, then your floor just needs cleaning and polishing. If the floor soaks the water right up, then its time to refinish it.
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Home Decorating and Redecorating Ideas 2007-09-21 13:14:30 Sometimes, when you say home decorating or redecorating, it can be a very tedious job. Here are some simple decorating ideas that you can follow:
1. Home architectural design
Begin your home decorating plan with your home’s architectural design. Make sure that it will not go against your home’s design. For example, cottage type homes look great when decorated with a more casual country decor with floral, checks, linen, cotton and cheery colors. Go with your home’s design and surroundings and you’ll be well on your way to creating a natural, well balanced, inviting atmosphere throughout.
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How to Remodel a Small Bathroom 2007-09-20 15:14:14 When it comes to remodeling, it is always tricky more so if the space being remodeled is a small one. You have to consider all the aspects that are involved like how to create an impression of a larger space, fit all the things without cluttering and most of all not bargaining on the tasteful effect and functionality of the space. All of this things will need careful planning.
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How to Look for a Good Home Improvement Contractor 2007-09-20 15:13:18 Home improvement projects presently has become a do-it-yourself activity but still, some projects require the assistance from the professionals. But how to look for a good home improvement contractor? The following is is a guide on how to go about the task:
1. Look for a reputable contractor
To do this, you might like to ask your friend’s recommendations. The newspaper, fliers, yellow pages and the web are some places that you can find one.
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Building the Kitchen of Your Dreams 2007-10-02 14:26:33 A kitchen is not just a room where you cook your food, it can also be a place to entertain guests and relatives. In designing your kitchen, it has to suit your style, needs and the general look of the house. There are several aspects to consider in designing your dream kitchen.
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About Marble Tile Flooring 2007-10-02 14:24:34 Choosing marble tiles as flooring will add grace and elegance to your home. Marble
tiles are available in a wide variety of designs, colors, shapes and patterns to suit your needs. In order to maintain its elegance, you have to maintain your marble flooring properly.
Take note that marble tiles are prone to staining so you have to watch out for it. Acidic substances like vinegar and citric juices can cause stains on your marble floor. Spilled water, if left too long can cause spots. The primary rule in marble maintenance is to get to the spill as soon as possible to avoid the substance from sipping into the marble and caused staining that is hard to remove.
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About Using China Matching Services 2007-10-01 12:48:24 With the possibility of breaking an heirloom treasure, you might end up not using them at all, instead of enjoying using them. Accidents can happen anytime and all the time but cheer up, there is one way of replacing your valuable china should the dreaded accident will happen. You can use a china matching service to complete and mend you set.
A china matching services have stocks of patterns and thousands of pieces of china. They range from heirloom china to bridal registry patterns and even nicer sets of dishes. If you have a few sets of valuable china, then it will be best to subscribe to a china matching service mailing list so that when accidents do happen, you ca n turn to them to look for a match that will complete your set again. Subscribing to this mailing list will also make it easier for you to add a few things to your collection.
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Deck Maintenance 2007-09-29 10:36:20 Your deck is at the mercy of all the outside elements all year round. Sun , rain and snow will all have certain effect on the wood of your patio. Cleaning your deck regularly is only the first step towards having patio wood that will last for a long time.
For the basic deck cleaning, you must have the proper tools like:
proper protective gear - safety mask/goggles/glasses, shoes ( no sandals)
broom
sandpaper
hose
deck cleaner and applicator like a paint roller, garden sprayer or a stiff-bristled broom
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Laminate Flooring Care and Maintenance 2007-10-10 08:45:21 Laminate flooring has become quite popular as a flooring option nowadays. It is due to its joint integrity, fade resistance, stain resistance, wear and tear resistance and water resistance properties. It is also easy to install and cleaning is a breeze. Aside form this, laminate flooring comes in a wide variety of designs to suit everyone’s taste.
Maintenance
and care of laminate flooring is mostly preventive like:
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How to Choose Ceramic Tiles 2007-10-10 08:41:41 Ceramics tiles has already become popular as the flooring and decorative choice of many homeowners. There are two main classification or grading system for ceramics tiles; the ANSI and the PEI.
The ANSI system classifies ceramic tiles as:
a.) Standard grade: This is the type that is sold mostly and has meet the minimum requirements set by ANSI.
b.) Second grade: This is similar to standard grade but for the imperfections on its glaze and size. They are less expensive than standard grade.
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About Metal Roofing 2007-10-10 08:33:46 Before, metal roofs are considered as unattractive and cheap but now, many homeowners are opting to have a metal roof. Metal
roofs nowadays come in a variety of colors, shapes, textures and design and are available in individual shingles, large sheets and shingle sheets. All of these offers a wide choice for the homeowners.
The conventional metal roofs were cut and bent according to the shape and size of the roof. The present dat metal roofs are easy to install and are available in large sheets and cover a wider area of the roof. Metal roofs are installed one at a time and although it takes a while to install it, many homeowners liked it because of its aesthetic aspect and there’s no need to paint to match the color of your house.
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How to Clean Glasswares 2007-10-10 08:32:09 1. Hand washing is best for cleaning glasswares.
2. To avoid scratching the glass, take off all jewelries on your hand, specially diamond ones.
3. Pad the sides and bottom of the sink with towels before starting with the washing to prevent accidental breakage if ever the glassware will slip through your hands.
4. Always move the tap head aside when washing glasswares to prevent from accidentally knocking the glass ware against it.
5. Wash glassware one at a time.
6. For stubborn dirt, a soft toothbrush will do the trick.
7. Mix a little ammonia or white vinegar when rinsing the glassware. This will add sparkle to the glass.
8. Rinse the glass throughly to remove any ammonia or vinegar residue.
9. Hand dry glasswares to avoid unsightly watermarks and corrosion especially where the water is hard.
10. Use a clean cotton cloth in drying glasswares. Read more:Clean
How to Decorate Your Home Office 2007-10-08 11:00:10 Home offices are fast becoming a trend nowadays, as many are opting to have their business based at home. From the lowly room where you sort out all your bills and balance the check book, the home office is now ready for a transformation. Planning and decorating a home office is an easy job to do, providing you will take into consideration the following aspects:
1. Color: It will be good to choose a color that will create a warm and calm atmosphere. Blend carpet and wall colors to create continuity and space.
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Cleaning Ideas for Carpets 2007-10-08 10:57:57 1. Generally, a thorough cleaning should be done every 6 months but you should have it deep-cleaned by a professional as often as needed.
2. Get to the spills as soon as possible and dry it up immediately and thoroughly. Plain water and a little soap will suffice for most stains but for those stains that has already soaked through, call a professional. If you use stain removel solution or bleach, make sure that they are suitable to use for your kind of carpet and test a small inconspicuous area first.
3. Vacuum your carpet as often as possible and make sure that you do it properly and thoroughly.
4. Place entrance mats at every door. This will minimize the debris and dirt that will go into your carpet. Read more:Carpets
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