Archive for April, 2008
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Wallpapers are materials which are used to cover and decorate the interior walls of homes, offices and other buildings and is aspect of interior decorating. Wallpapers can come either plain so it can be painted or with patterned designs. There are also different types of wallpaper namely:
Vinyl coated paper
This wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl wallpaper is classified as scrubbable and strippable and is suitable in any area. These papers are better resistant to grease and moisture than plain paper, and are great for bathrooms and kitchens.
Paper backed vinyl/solid sheet vinyl
This wallpaper has a paper (pulp) substrate laminated to a solid decorative surface. This is durable because the decorative surface is a solid sheet of vinyl. Classified as scrubbable and peelable, this type of wallpaper can be used in most areas of the house due to its moisture, grease and strain resistant qualities. However, this type of wallpaper will not withstand hard physical abuse like mudrooms or storage areas.
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Friday, April 25th, 2008
You opened the closet door one day, a pile of sweaters fell on your head and you snapped. In a fit of organizational pique, you purged your unworn dress shirts, untangled that knot of belts and paired up all your shoes. Unfortunately, that was the easy part - now how do you put the stuff back in so you don’t end up with the same mess?
Sort your clothing
The first sorting is to separate the clothes that are soiled or torn beyond repair. Throw away these clothes. The second sorting is to sort items one at a time into piles based on the following criteria:
- Love it: You wear it faithfully and like how it looks on you.
- Hate it: You wear it only once and you hate it and those clothes that does not fit any more.
- Like it: You wear it fairly often. It’s also a key player in a few outfits.
- Undecided: This is the pile for things you want to get rid of but are holding onto because they were gifts or were expensive purchases.
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Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Perhaps the hardest working household article is the bath towel. After all, we expect our towels and washcloths to keep us clean, dry us off, add to the look of our bathroom and, occasionally, wipe up after tracks of mud into the house. However, despite their versatility, towels are often underappreciated, with many people putting little thought into which type of towel they buy and bring home. But with a little knowledge, your towels will look, last and perform better in their many roles.
Towel fabric
All towels have a fabric weight, measured with a GSM (grams per square meter) number. This refers to the density of the fabric used to make that particular towel. Lower GSM towels are lighter and thinner, making them a great choice for a gym bag or trips to the beach. You’ll likely want to save your heavier, thicker, higher GSM towels for use in the master or guest bathroom. (more…)
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Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Garages have become the dumping ground for most homes. Many are teeming with clutter so much so that there is no longer room even to park the car. Garages should be organized into activity zones that make it very intuitive for everybody in the family. Picture how a hardware or a store is arranged. It is grouped with like items together. This common-sense approach to organization makes it easy for people to find things when they need them, and put them back in the right place when they are done.
Garden tools
Following a common-sense approach to garage organization, activity zones should be placed as close as possible to where the items will be used. In the case of garden tools, the ideal placement is near a side door leading to the yard. If the garage has no side door, then the next best location is a spot close to the opening.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
When you say bedroom, you can envision comfort, rest and sleep. Your bedroom furniture should provide you with just that. Bedroom furniture is a crucial thing to get right, many hours are spent there sleeping and just spending time. You want your room to be both stylish and comfortable for all your bedroom activities. From picking the right mattress, bedding, comforter, bed and dressers to choosing the right comforting colors, it’s all very important to create the mood and look you desire. Nothing makes as nice of a difference in your home as a nice new bedroom set with a fresh look. Sure a nice dining room looks nice, but for a personally rewarding furniture buying experience, nothing beats a new bedroom furniture set.
Mattresses are a very personal purchase. Can you safely buy a mattress online? Sure you can! You just need to be informed and know your sleeping style first. Are you a side sleeper? Stomach or back sleeper? Like your mattress hard or soft? Knowing your preferences, which is pretty easy, makes buying a mattress online easy as pie. Most reputable online dealers of mattresses include guides as to which ones are right for your sleeping style and preferences. However, if you prefer to see the product yourself before buying it, then online shopping is not for you.
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