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Dec242020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Using color to design room saves money

Home & Garden

Interior designers are well worth their weight in gold, but in today's tight economy, gold is a little harder to come by than it once was! Money need not be an issue when it comes to creating a truly Impressive home interior, however. By understanding a few basic styling principles about color, you can create a truly beautiful interior without cashing in the 401K. The Right Color Can Change The Look of a Room Before starting an interior styling project it's important to determine a color scheme. Quite often, just changing colors in a room is all that's needed to create a brand new style or create a feeling of freshness. For many people, however, selecting the correct color is often the most daunting part of the process. How to Choose The Correct Color Color preference is as...

Jul212018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How fiberglass insulation works

Home & Garden

Fiberglass insulation is designed to be fluffy and take up as much of a framing cavity as possible. Fiberglass insulation is also designed to be encapsulated, which means covered on all sides, like a box. For maximum efficiency of fiberglass insulation, the encapsulation should be sealed not allowing air movement. But here is the confusing part. The woven fibers that make up fiberglass is not an insulation material. The layers of woven fiberglass create air pockets that are designed to trap the air inside the framing cavities and prevent thermal changes from occurring. While most people accept this explanation, there are some major problems with this scientific explanation: Problem 1: There is no such thing as an air tight framing cavity. Air movement is imminent unless closed cell ...

Jul22018 by Carol JamesNo Comments

How To Control Your Child’s Internet Addiction

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Lots of parents face the problem of our time – Child’s Internet addiction. Youth spends more and more time online paying no attention to studying, books and going out with family or friends. How is it possible to overcome this addiction? Certainly, you may control your child being at home and see what your son or daughter is doing. However, it is impossible to control your kid all day long due to job, as well as it’s impossible for find out what websites your child visits during the day. Now you can easily solve such a complicated problem controlling your kid with the help of the best parental control app for iphone which lets you find out what your daughter or son is doing online at any time of the day and night. You don’t have to be worried about your child anymore, parental control ...

Jun252018 by Carol JamesNo Comments

These Reasons Should Convince You to Buy Composite Doors

Home & Garden

In terms of quality, composite doors are superior compared with other choices. This is why a lot of people prefer using these doors. They are also affordable and widely available. You can even buy composite doors online. If you are yet to be convinced that these doors are great options, here are some more reasons. Perfect for any home Whatever theme you have in mind or whatever type of home you have, these doors will blend right in. The doors look modern. The exteriors are like wood. No one will know that they are composite at first glance. Maintenance is not required This is another advantage of using composite doors. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on maintenance just to keep the door in perfect condition. The door also has reinforced plastic on its skin, so it won’t f...

Jun52018 by Ruchi Gupta1 Comment

5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home

Home & Garden

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, allowing you to enjoy the summer in beautiful new surroundings. In this article, we’ll take a look at five simple ways to update your décor. Re-paint the walls in neutral colours It’s amazing how a lick of paint can completely transform a room! If you have bold colours present on the walls of your living spaces, they may look dated or otherwise dominate the room. Consider redecorating to bring everything back into balance. Neutral colours are always a safe bet, but they’re having a moment right now. Opt for off-white, taupe, and grey hues for a natural ambience. Light, neutral colours also help to brighten a room and provide the illusion of light in small spaces. Update soft furnishings One of the least expensive ways to r...

Mar272018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to Grow Organic Peach Trees in the Home Garden

Home & Garden

Growing peach trees organically is so challenging that many growers don’t attempt a completely organic program; rather, many peach tree growers adopt a “low-spray” program that minimizes toxic fungicides and pesticides. However, a determined home gardener can achieve an organic peach harvest armed with the knowledge and perseverance needed to control the most common peach tree pests and diseases. Why Grow Organic Peaches According to the Environmental Working Group, conventionally grown peaches are the second worst source of chemical pesticides in a consumer’s diet. In the summer, when ripe peaches are at their luscious peak, consumers who eat their five servings of produce a day from this and other high-pesticide load summer offerings like strawberries, cherries, and blueberries...