If you’ve ever gone on a trip far away from home, you know how strange it can be to realize that the things we consider “normal” are actually very particular to our place and time. Take, for example, breakfast foods, cars, ...
Most of us never think about cleaning our office cubicles, beyond giving the desk area an occasional swipe with a damp cloth. But when you think about the fact that we’re sitting at our desks for 40-plus hours a week, dropping food ...
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Where would the world be without awnings? Folks would get soaked trying to get into their homes in a rain storm. Front rooms would get hot due to the unforgiving sun pouring right in. Some building facades would look ...
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Renowned Holden tuner Walkinshaw Performance has announced a new tuning package for the Ford Kuga, in what is the company’s first foray into aftermarket products for the Blue Oval. A direct result of the continued growth in the ...
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You may not have known this but there comes a time, in every cluttered bookshelf, when it a cluttered bookshelf could use some well-needed organization. This brings about the question of what to keep, what to throw away and how to go about ...
Light and airy arbors are a delight during the spring and summer months when they are covered with vines and bright flowers. However, when the snow and ice hits during the winter, it's important to take care of your arbors. That lightweight ...
One of the most confused states we are in, when we have to choose a look for the verandah of our house. The best place to calm down is one outside, in the porch or at the covered area of your terrace. We obviously need comfortable ...
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Sofa tables are one of those furnishings that, for all intents and purposes, isn't particularly critical to the success of a space. Sure, they are lovely and functional and nice, but a living room doesn't "have" to have a table behind the ...
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Wall shelves are simple and ingenious storage solutions for things like books, decorations, personal collections and other small objects. They are particularly practical because they can be placed anywhere there is a little free space and ...
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It’s everyone’s least-favorite time of year again: tax time. For the less-tidy among us, this means a mad scramble to pull together receipts and documents and forms. But no matter how well-organized you are, there’s always ...
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Feeling panicky about the flu season? You’re not alone. Reports that this is the worst flu season in a decade have a lot of folks nervously clutching their hand sanitizer and considering just how weird they’d look wearing a ...
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Ash. The characteristics of ash are pleasant contrasting color when stained, distinct straight grain with open pores, toughness, heavy weight, hardness, and good shock resistance. Ash is often used in constructing bentwood chairs. ...
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As the largest piece of furniture in a living space (well, typically), the sofa tends to hover around the realm of neutral color or blend-into-the-background wallflower. It's not a bad idea, of course – by its sheer size alone, the ...
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Regardless of the type of home you have or the style you choose for the interior design, there are some elements that never change. Some pieces of furniture are must-have items and every home has them. They include the basics like the ...
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Garden decor can make your garden the showpiece of your entire yard. With the right decorating choices, you can draw attention to your favorite flowers, add drama to a dull corner and make the garden more interesting. Here are a few ideas ...
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