Choosing the best window treatments for a small room can be a challenge, as you don’t want your window coverings to overpower the space either physically or visually. However, you may want your full privacy in the room as well. Consider some great ideas for window treatments that work for any small room. 1. Curtain panels Most curtains are large and heavy and oversized, but panels are a good choice for small spaces.…
Read More »While vintage kitchen containers and cutlery can add charm to a kitchen, the reality is that vintage kitchen fittings and stoves don’t tend be as charming. They can be hard to clean and hard to maintain. They also tend to cook unevenly which can be challenging for cooks used to contemporary kitchens. As the Australian cuisine has changed and moved away from roasting, baking and grilling towards stir-fries, salads and smoothies, the kitchen needs different equipment and spaces for food preparation and cooking.…
Read More »If you’ve been successful so far this year with growing some vegetables, it can be little disheartening to see them shrivel up as the temperatures rise. Here are some things you can do to help your garden survive the summer heat. Mulch the garden beds Mulch is extremely important in protecting young seedlings from the summer sun and absorbing some of the heat from the sun so that the root system does not bake.…
Read More »Cleaning shower screens is never fun, but it is a necessary evil you can’t do without—especially when you want your bathroom to look spotlessly clean. Fully framed, semi-framed and frameless shower screens are popular choices in modern bathrooms because they are adept at retaining water and soap scum in the shower area without wetting and dirtying the rest of the bathroom floor. Over time, you may find that your glass shower screens start looking dull and worn out with murky spots that seem almost impossible to get rid of.…
Read More »If you have an air conditioning unit in your home, it is likely that you have had to engage in maintenance or some repair depending on the number of years that you have had it. When it comes to repairing these appliances, it is always advisable to seek the services of a professional rather than trying to do it on your own. By fiddling with the air conditioning unit, you stand the chance of aggravating the problem further, which could lead to the need for replacement rather than simple repair.…
Read More »You may have an initial preference towards curtains or blinds in terms of look, function or simply what you’re used to. But there are some important considerations to make when figuring out what’s best for your home. Here, is an outline of the benefits of blinds and the benefits of curtains to help you decide which is best for your needs. Warmth And Energy Conservation This is one of the biggest reasons covering your windows is so important.…
Read More »Bamboo and hardwood flooring may have a similar look and feel and share many characteristics, but they are totally different. Here’s a comparison to help you make the right choice for your home. Hardness ratio Bamboo, in its paler-coloured, natural state, scores a hardness rating of 1,300 - 1,400. Carbonised, heat-treated bamboo is softer at 1,000 – 1,400 and much darker in shade. Woods like pine and fir have hardness ratings of just 600 – 900, whereas on the upper end of the scale, materials like Brazilian teak and red walnut, can rate as high as 2,500 to 3,500.…
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