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How to Tell If You are a Minimalist or a Maximalist
Is there an issue in your home concerning the things of others? Maybe your partner is constantly buying the latest and greatest gadget. He never throws anything away and would be unwilling to donate any of his “stuff” because he may need it someday. He wants everything to be out where he can see it. He swears that he cannot function when his office is cleaned, and he is right. If you ever surprise him with an “I cleaned your office while you were out today, you will get a look of dread, shock, and panic. For the next few months, he will search for things that you moved until…
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Functional Ways By Which You Can Utilize Your Ottoman
No doubt, the ottoman is that piece of furniture which is often neglected and forgotten. All of us are generally interested in how we would place the sofa, decorate the furniture, dining room table and attend other stuff. But seldom do we care about how our ottoman adds aesthetic value to our home. If a regular leather furniture is an effective part of the household but so is a leather ottoman. Every part of furnishing needs support to bring out the best in it. So, if you want your leather furniture to look better, you should consider this long-forgotten piece of ottoman. Ottoman isn’t only a piece of furniture that…
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New-Build Homes: How to Add Character
On paper, it sounds fantastic. You are moving into a completely new home, which nobody (other than the contractors) have stepped in before. Unfortunately, new-builds aren’t perfect. However, today’s article isn’t going to focus on the defects which seem to be becoming more and more apparent. Instead, it’s going to take a look at an issue that most new-build owners don’t discover until they move into the property; these houses don’t have character. When you are taken around the show-home, it’s in pristine condition and seems like the perfect environment to move into. Then, when the move is complete, you’re left with the magnolia walls and the rest of the…
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3 Emerging Trends Sweeping the Corporate Floor Industry
Foster Corporate creativity and productivity with best flooring trends Many home improvement contractors and interior designers are finding inspiration to design workplace from multiple recognized sources. Today from recent aesthetic trends, to ethnographic research which can help examine how should you use your workplace to reflect the lifestyle and social changes- every aspect plays a significant role to shape the future generation of workspace. That said, the most attractive innovation usually comes from the overall interior setting in which flooring contributes a lot. It doesn’t only maintain the unique workplace culture but also gives a super expensive look, especially if you apply concrete flooring overall. So, if you are looking…
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Easy Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
For kids who would like to give their moms a special gift this Mother’s Day, there is no need to spend a lot. With a little creativity and time to spare, one can easily prepare a gift that is sure to be appreciated. Read on and we’ll list some crafty present ideas for the little ones. However, for those who would rather give something that is ready-made, check out the selections of personalized Mother’s Day gifts that are available at Shutterfly. Cards This is perhaps the easiest art project that kids can do on their own. It does not need to be fancy. A simple one will be more than…
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Plumbing Company: How to Find The Perfect Fit For You
Let’s face it: when it comes to hire a contractor or a tradesman, it’s hard to know who we can trust. The truth is that most of us have no idea what to look for or to ask, and that’s a recipe for being scammed by unscrupulous contractors. If you need help to find a plumber, here are 6 steps that you can do to help you make the best decision. Do You Really Need a Plumber in the First Place? This may sound like a dumb question, but considering the price these guys charge (which isn’t saying that they don’t deserve it), you want to be really sure you…
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Three Places You Can Pick Up Bed Bugs
The first sign that you have bed bug issues is usually the red rash across your body. Bed bugs are attracted to the heat of your body and will suck a tiny bit of blood from your body as you sleep. Sucking the blood is not likely to cause any infection from the bed bug and you’re unlikely to feel any significant effects; the amount of blood taken is simply too small. However, the bed bug will leave a small lump which looks like a red rash and is incredibly itchy. This will quickly become a nuisance to you and anyone else in your home. In fact, if you do…
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4 Ways to Create Soft, Placid Interiors With the Womb Chair & Ottoman
The Womb Chair and Ottoman are a great example of the combination of quality, comfort, style, and functionality typical for Scandinavian interior designing. The creator of the design, Eero Saarinen, an architect by occupation, used a mathematical approach to crafting a simple yet functional design. The beauty of the sitting set isn’t just in voluminous, simple fame. It is a combination of a rounded, flowy style and premium functionality that makes this chair exceptional. Much like the name suggests, it appears that Saarinen molded the base to gently embrace the sitting body, while soft cushions serve for most comfortable sitting. The ottoman falls short of neither comfort nor style. Seemingly…
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Tips for Hiring the Right Contractor for Foundation Repair
Home repair and maintenance is not an easy job. There are many kinds of problems which you may face if you try to do it on your own. So, if you are not experienced and trained and don’t have any knowledge about these works then hiring the experts is the right strategies to get the job done Cleaning and maintaining your residential as well as the commercial property are very much needed. This is not only important to maintain the look and appearance of your property, but it is also vital to increase its market value. Home repair is very much necessary for providing a safe, healthy and living environment…
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8 Tips for a Smooth Bathroom Renovation
Do you cringe every time you look at the avocado bath and toilet in your bathroom? Does the black mold growing around the shower worry you? Is your flooring peeling up at the corners? If the answer to any of these is yes, then it’s time to renovate your bathroom! 1.Where to Start? If you have a huge space, an unlimited budget, a spare bathroom to use whilst work is ongoing and a reputable bathroom designer, you don’t need to read any further, just go for it! However, most of us do not fall into that category so some careful planning for design, costs and inconvenience will be needed. Inspiration…
