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The pros and cons of wood laminate flooring
Wood laminate flooring comes up as a popular flooring alternative to hardwood floors. Durable and affordable, wood laminate floors have seen growing popularity. However, there are also disadvantages related to this flooring. Read further for information...
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How to choose room colours
Colour is a significant part of interior décor and can set the theme for the room. Choosing colours should be done with due deliberation to various factors since awkward clashes can be conspicuous and disturbing. While personal taste is an important criterion...
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Bedroom painting ideas for beginners
Painting your bedroom is probably the easiest way to spruce it up and give it a new look. Bedroom painting can set the theme for the interior and create the desired ambience. Ideas for painting bedrooms can range from the safe to the adventurous, and...
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The benefits of a tile backsplash
A backsplash is a feature which has both functional and decorative roles in a kitchen. While backsplashes are available in materials like culture marble and even metal, tile backsplashes are the most popular type due to their various benefits. In case...
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How to choose a wicker laundry basket
Wicker laundry baskets are preferred over other alternatives due to their visual appearance and their ability to blend with different décor. Since the woven structure of the basket allows ventilation, it reduces damp odours. Opting for a wicker laundry...
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The pros and cons of canvas storage boxes
With growing needs of storage and organisation, the available storage options have seen newer materials and styles being used. Canvas storage boxes are lightweight boxes in varying styles and sizes, which may be used on a shelf or for under-bed storage....
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The benefits of garage roller doors
Installing a garage door requires some consideration and roller doors are a very popular choice. Their popularity can be attributed to their several benefits. With a compact operating mechanism and superior strength, these doors can suit a range of garage...
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The pros and cons of black worktops
Colour choice is the most significant and easily noticed attribute of a worktop. A wide colour palette is available in synthetic finishes like gloss or laminates. Natural materials also show reasonable variation in colour and appearance. Black worktops...
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How to hang bedroom mirrors
Mirrors may be used in the bedroom for the obvious purpose of looking at oneself as well as for decorative reasons. Mirrors are available in various shapes, sizes and styles. They can have a strong impact on the perception of space and can add light to...
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The pros and cons of vinyl tablecloths
Table linen is no longer restricted to traditional options. Vinyl tablecloths with their benefits of improved durability and easy maintenance are now established as suitable choices for a variety of situations – both indoors and outdoors. However, vinyl...
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Tips on putting up wall mounted shelving
Wall mounted shelving provides easy visibility and access to items which can be stored off the floor and controls clutter. Wall mounted shelves are used to display items like objects, collectibles or souvenirs. The shelf itself is an important item of...
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The benefits of white wall shelves
With floor area getting restricted in smaller houses and with the improved visibility and access of wall-mounted storage, more and more people are opting for wall shelves. Selecting the colour of the wall shelf can often leave one deliberating over its...
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The pros and cons of vinyl upholstery
The advent of vinyl in the construction and interior decoration industry has seen its extensive applications in various aspects. Vinyl upholstery was first introduced as a durable and affordable alternative to other fabrics like leather. Several developments...
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All about paisley prints in menswear
With a longstanding tradition which is a fabric print, the paisley theme finds several applications in menswear. The paisley motif is decorative in its appearance and has been used to advantage in mens’ garments like – neckties, shirts and coat linings....
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The pros and cons of window grilles
Window grilles are a part of a long-standing tradition of integrating security features with decorative accents to maintain the building façade. Window grilles come in a variety of designs and with features like retractable grilles and quick-release mechanisms....
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What is biodiesel?
With growing concerns of depleting fossil fuel reserves and associated greenhouse gas emissions, alternative energy sources have entered the market. Biodiesel is a biofuel, produced from animal fats and vegetable oils, which has gained popularity in the...
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How to pick the right boardroom table
An office boardroom is an integral part of any work setup. Since the boardroom is a place for meeting colleagues and clients, it is a good setting for showcasing the image of the office. The boardroom table is the centrepiece of the boardroom and its...
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Tasteful DVD storage boxes
The combined effect of the cheap and easy availability of DVDs, and our growing need to store data can create a clutter of DVDs at homes and offices. DVD storage boxes are a great storage solution to this requirement and can also add to the decor of your...
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The role of pollen in plant reproduction
Pollen grains play a vital role in the reproductive process of flowering plants. The pollen grain may either be transferred through wind or through insects and birds. Their physical structure enables them to be transferred to the female parts of the plant...
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All about prevention and treatment of: Sunburn
Spending time outdoors or in tanning salons without adequate protection can leave one with sunburn due to prolonged or intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Symptoms of sunburn can range from the mild to the extreme. Taking adequate preventive measures...
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The benefits of a wicker storage chest
Wicker furniture has been used in diverse settings and enjoys growing popularity. A wicker storage chest can have versatile applications and be used for decorative effect. The various attributes of wicker ensure that your wicker storage chest will match...
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The benefits of glass mosaic tiles
Glass mosaic tiles are popular for their unmatched variety and visual appeal. Their non-porous attributes justifies their use in wet areas as in kitchen tiles, bathroom flooring and pool tiles. They make an excellent choice for artistic mosaic floors...
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The benefits of solid wood flooring
Wood flooring may be in solid wood, engineered wood or laminated wood. Solid wood floors are made from a single piece of hardwood lumber which is cut and milled to size. Solid wood flooring can be an expensive flooring type and one needs to fully appreciate...
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The benefits of an oak floor
If you choose an oak floor for your interiors, you are assured of the warmth and character it creates. However, oak floors are certainly not the cheapest flooring and their cost can be a significant component of an interior budget. To decide on an oak...
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What is a rain garden or bioretention basin?
The rain garden or bioretention pond is a shallow area in the landscape, designed to collect stormwater and drain it by recharging the ground. The concept of bioretention was originally developed for parking lots. The rain garden is a noteworthy solution...