A Brief History Of The Linens You Use Everyday
Derived from Linum, the Latin word for the Flax plant, and the Greek Linon, Linen is a fabric associated with woven textiles known for domestic materials used for bed, bathing, and décor, such as towels, sheets, pillow cases, and tablecloths. Past references to linen,...
A Brief History of Sewing Machines
Initially, sewing machines were manufactured for garment factory production lines, allowing for clothing to become uniformly mass-produced. It was French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who invented the first functioning sewing machine in 1830 for use in his garment...
A Brief History Of Leather Couches
Leather couches are a trend of the late-twentieth and early-twenty-first centuries, and serves both comfort and style. The leather couch in general is an article of furniture providing the space for two or three people and has armrests and sometimes accompanying...
10 Ways to Jazz Up Your Outdoor Living Space
1. The easiest way to jazz up your outdoor deck or patio is by using splashes of color. Sometimes it only means investing in a few accent pieces that make a bold statement and your outdoor living space perks right up. You don't always have to buy new – with a little...
10 Tips To Home Organization
If you are looking for the perfect home organization plan, consider starting small and working your way up to the larger projects. A few simple tips will get you on the way to home organization at its finest. Tip 1: Use a flatware tray for utensils and place it neatly...
10 Things You Must Know When Building or Renovating
There are many sad cases of home renovations not going as planned - often going way over budget or schedule, or unforseen complications popping up unexpectedly and ruining even up to years of work. Most of these situations would never have gone so awry with some...
10 Surefire Ways to Avoid Common DIY Home Improvement Mistakes
Ask people who have completed do-it-yourself projects and they’ll tell you that the projects took at least twice and much time and three times the money they thought they would. The basic reason is that DIYers usually make a lot of mistakes that end up making home...
10 Recommended Value – Adding Home Improvements
Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across the UK reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements. 1) Loft Conversion - £22,000 2) New Extension - £19,000 3) New Kitchen - £10,000 4) New Conservatory - £9,000 5) New Windows - £6,000 6)...
10 Quick And Inexpensive Ways To Brighten Your Home For Spring!
Spring is a sign of renewal in many areas of our lives, and our homes are no different! There is something energizing and refreshing about bringing that bright, airy feeling of Spring into your home. Here are the 10 best ways to spruce up and revitalize your rooms, on...
10 Easy Tips To Refresh Your Space For Spring And Summer
It's the time of the season, friends! 1.Time to paint those bland winter walls! Neutral tones are just fine, but add in some of the cool blues and greens that are making a statement this Spring. Pastels and Ultra Brights are the spring and summer trend for this year....
10 Easy Steps To An Organized Home Office
Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time we have with our...
10 Country Do’s and Dont’s
What follows are 10 lessons from my “now I know better” collection. Perhaps these lessons learned will ease your transition from the city to wilderness. 1. Know thy selves. If you are a couple who bickers over which way to hang the toilet paper roll, don’t buy raw...
6 Tips to Stop Mold Growing in Your Home
It is normal to find mold spores in a homes indoor air and surfaces such as clothes, walls, and furniture. Most of the time mold spores found indoors are from outside sources. Regular housekeeping cleaning helps keep mold levels low. Cleaning small areas of visible...
5 Ways To Brighten Up Your Bedroom, For Free!
The bedroom is the place we spend most of our time, yet also tends to be the most neglected when it comes to decorating. Nowadays, money may be a significant factor! Here are some great tips for brightening up your space with no money at all! 1.Rearrange! A new fresh...
5 Tips To Create Style And Elegance In Your Home
Creating the perfect home requires a lot of time and energy. There are so many things you need to take into account, especially if you are new at it. There are some very basic things to get you started. 1) The first thing to look at is the personalities that are in...
5 steps to complete a successful ceramic tile installation
If laying ceramic tiles is totally new to you, "5 Steps to complete a successful ceramic tile installation" is a set of basic but important tips that you will help you avoid making costly mistakes on your next bathroom or ceramic tile installation. Plan which Tile...
5 Must Haves For Setting Up A Basement Bar
When setting up a basement bar there are some must have items you must have around or your basement bar won’t really be a bar but just a basement pretending to be. Of course, there are some extras like a jukebox and pool table that will really set the bar off....
Installing a New Shower Unit
A successful shower installation requires careful planning and a lot of work. In most cases, you will need to do three types of tasks: framing walls, installing the plumbing, and finishing walls. Preparation Firstly, you must decide on the type of shower that you wish...
Lawn Care Maintenance For Mere Mortals
Though everyone likes to see their lawn in an enviable condition few are aware of the basics of lawn preparation and maintenance. Planting the seeds, spraying for the weeds, and watering your lawn, all look simple but proper maintenance of a good lawn is no simple...
Information About Trash Can Liners
What makes a good trash can liner good? For over 15 years I've helped people who come in to our cleaning supply facility find the exact product that they're looking for. From repeated feedback and just generally spending the time to talk to out customers I have found...
Laminating Machines For Home Use
Take a look around your office or school and you’ll see evidence that a laminating machine has been at work. Why is it that laminating machines have become so popular anyway? The answer to that question is as easy as comparing a piece of paper that has been laminated...
