You might be amazed at the difference a fresh coat of paint can make in your kitchen - especially if the existing color is off-white.
Color chips are available at most home improvement and paint stores - let your imagination roam free when choosing a new hue for the room.
Tools for the project are fairly inexpensive and as long as they're cleaned properly, can be used again in the future.
Buying new cabinets doesn't have to mean taking out a second mortgage on your home.
Ready to assemble cabinets are often 30 to 40 percent cheaper than units from the large manufacturers and in some cases they may be
higher quality. If you know what a screwdriver is and how to use it, you should be able to easily assemble these kitchen cabinets.
Changing your kitchen cabinet hardware may only take about an hour, but it can completely alter the look of the room. New hardware is available at many home improvement stores and you can also find it offered by online retailers. Pricing can range from very inexpensive to higher end products from restoration hardware specialists.
You may not be able to swing that Sub-Zero refrigerator or Thermador range right now, but you can still give your kitchen a fresh new look by using these inexpensive makeover tips.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Windows Cleaning Tips 2011
I want to be hones and want to tell you that I clean outside of my home windows once or twice in a year because its so much of a hassle.
But I know, We have to clean both side of Home Windows.
So let's start,
Before you start the job, you need to remove the window screens from the frames. This is the only step in the entire procedure that will take
much of your time. If the windows go up to the ceiling so you would need a ladder to do the needful. Make the way to the ladder in the room
and climb up to remove the windows. Its safe and advised to have someone hold the ladder while you climb and pass the window screen to
your partner to safely lay it down. While you are taking out each window screen, remember to mark it accordingly so later you know which
screen belongs to the frame.
The next step is to gather all the things that you will need to clean the window screens. Most important of all, you will need a window cleaning
agent. You can easily get one from the departmental store, but most of them do not give the result as they claim. They tend to leave streaks
over the windows. You can make one at your home by using a tablespoon of dishwashing detergent with a gallon of water. Make sure you do
not add too much of detergent as it will result in leaving marks.
The second thing you need is wiping equipment. Squeegee (T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top) is the best
option. Though you can also use a towel for the same purpose but a squeegee gets the job done faster, it cleans and dries the window at the
very same time.
Here comes the real part of the job; to clean the windows. Dampen the sponge in your window cleaning solution and apply it to the outer side
of the window screen. Now place the squeegee right on top of the screen and with slight pressure drag it down to the bottom of the screen.
Dry the squeegee with a damn cloth and place it back to the top of the screen. Make sure that this time you are placing the squeegee adjacent
but slightly overlapping to the portion you just wiped. Repeat the same thing again with all the windows.
Now before you fix the window screens back to the frame, clean the frames to get a better cleaning result. You can clean the frames either
with water or a bit soapy water. Dry the frames with a damn cloth before you place the window screens back.
With the help of these tips you can easily have your windows look new and clean every month. If you still think that it is too much of a job for
you then you sure can have a professional take care of this work, as you will find many window cleaners in affordable prices nearby your locality.
But I know, We have to clean both side of Home Windows.
So let's start,
Before you start the job, you need to remove the window screens from the frames. This is the only step in the entire procedure that will take
much of your time. If the windows go up to the ceiling so you would need a ladder to do the needful. Make the way to the ladder in the room
and climb up to remove the windows. Its safe and advised to have someone hold the ladder while you climb and pass the window screen to
your partner to safely lay it down. While you are taking out each window screen, remember to mark it accordingly so later you know which
screen belongs to the frame.
The next step is to gather all the things that you will need to clean the window screens. Most important of all, you will need a window cleaning
agent. You can easily get one from the departmental store, but most of them do not give the result as they claim. They tend to leave streaks
over the windows. You can make one at your home by using a tablespoon of dishwashing detergent with a gallon of water. Make sure you do
not add too much of detergent as it will result in leaving marks.
The second thing you need is wiping equipment. Squeegee (T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top) is the best
option. Though you can also use a towel for the same purpose but a squeegee gets the job done faster, it cleans and dries the window at the
very same time.
Here comes the real part of the job; to clean the windows. Dampen the sponge in your window cleaning solution and apply it to the outer side
of the window screen. Now place the squeegee right on top of the screen and with slight pressure drag it down to the bottom of the screen.
Dry the squeegee with a damn cloth and place it back to the top of the screen. Make sure that this time you are placing the squeegee adjacent
but slightly overlapping to the portion you just wiped. Repeat the same thing again with all the windows.
Now before you fix the window screens back to the frame, clean the frames to get a better cleaning result. You can clean the frames either
with water or a bit soapy water. Dry the frames with a damn cloth before you place the window screens back.
With the help of these tips you can easily have your windows look new and clean every month. If you still think that it is too much of a job for
you then you sure can have a professional take care of this work, as you will find many window cleaners in affordable prices nearby your locality.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Bedroom Feng Shui Tips 2011
Your bedroom is the room that is closest to you and has the biggest impact on you and all areas of your life, has a very big impact on your health and energy, reflects your level of comfort and satisfaction with yourself and your life.
It's also a good idea to really consider what types of books you're reading before you go to bed, if you have habit to read before go to sleep.
Each book has different energy attached to it, such as the subject matter and even the energy of the author.
Be careful about reading books that are about violence, tragedies or have sad endings which can affect your sleep or even, on a deep sub-conscious level.
Do not keep too many books in the bedroom, Just have the one that you like to refer to.
The energy of the bedroom is about sleep and it's about relationships.Your romantic relationship, as well as your relationship with yourself.
It is your most personal space and the energy should be very calm and it should represent your relationship (or the one you'd like to have).
You'll want to have plenty of space around the bed and to make sure that you don't have too much furniture in the room. Allow the energy in the room to circulate freely.Allow the room to breathe.
If you like big, heavy, dark furniture, make sure the room is an appropriate size to accommodate it.
Lighter woods and other natural materials are best for beds and bedroom furniture.Avoid metal beds because they can conduct electro-magnetic fields.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Use Pillows for Decoration
They are used to add comfort when sleeping.
They may be made using an array of materials ranging from foam to cotton.
Cotton has been the most popular choice for a long time however in recent times various other types of materials such as latex has gained popularity.
Pillows efficiently support your neck and cervical spine.
While certain special types of pillows such as contour pillows have been specifically designed for this purpose, most of them provide some sort of support.
While some pillows can be damaging to your spine as it makes it uneven, most pillows are beneficial in supporting your spine.
The special therapeutic pillows provide other health benefits and usually the most expensive.
The magnetic pillow comprise of magnets that supposedly alleviate irritation and other symptoms that affect your sinus making way for a sounder, uninterrupted sleep.
A pillow alone can be responsible for a sound sleep. When it comes to comfort, apart for sleeping, pillows may also be used to lean on when seated or lying down.
Airplane neck pillow can also be instrumental when traveling. Sitting in the same spot for several hours can leave you drained out and cranky and having a pillow for travel can certainly alleviate some of the effects of a long journey.
There are numerous ornamental pillows that can be used to complement the rest of the furniture and room and can be custom designed as well to perfectly suit your taste.
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