Garage – your car’s room
Garages are for vehicles. But most households use the garage as storage space, and their cars have to be moved out to the drive way, or worse, the side walk.
The first thing to do is to identify which items should not be in the garage. Some old items can be sold to the junk shop, others can be repaired and reused within the house, others can be repaired and sold as second hand items during a garage sale, and the rest may be thrown out. Cabinets and shelves may be installed to save space, and to have items organized, so it would be easy to store and locate.
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Removing Butter Stains from Carpets
Carpets are good investments. Spots destroy their appearance, and one that poses a challenge is butter stains. Materials needed to remove them are: dye free paper towels, carpet spot cleaner, citrus spotter, solution of 1/3 vinegar, 2/3 water. Remove solids with spoon. Spray with citrus spotter, let stay for a second then blot it, not rub, with paper towel. When no more butter is transferred, spray with carpet spotter, then blot out. Repeat a few times then spray with vinegar solution. Lastly, place a stack of towels on the spot. This allows remaining material to seep into towels, out of the carpet. Dry the area thoroughly.
Wall Cleaning
Yep, they need cleaning too even with those glossy finishes that gives them a long lasting coat with nice sheen for many years. Internally painted surfaces such as walls normally last anywhere from five to ten years if they do not suffer greatly from dirt and grime. These walls especially glossy ones can be cleaned with a mild soap solution and a rag, being sure to test out in an inconspicuous space before doing the whole wall so you see if it affects or absorbs into the paint. Flat and semi-glossy walls are harder to deal with, they are preferred by most for they tend to be softer on the eyes, Keep on reading!
Dust Control
Dust is one of the things we rarely have control over in a home and if you happen to have some very allergic people living within, it’ll be a nightmare should the home not be properly isolated from the rest of the outside world. Pollen, dust and pollutants can cause severe allergic reactions, no to mention the seasonal hay fever people allergic to pollen get. Add to that dust mites and other dust that we naturally shed, it amounts to a lot of dust indeed that should be kept at low levels to keep even the healthiest individuals free from allergies. Regular vacuuming and dusting of furniture with either wet wipes or static brushes that can attract dust is a must, add to that the need for better filters for the air conditioning or even a filter for the ventilation holes that run through out the home to control dust to and from the centralized air conditioning unit that may be installed. Ceiling and other crawl spaces should be vacuumed properly and insulated to prevent drafts from bringing in dust, with ceilings and attics used for storage vacuumed as well. Dust is everywhere for sure but with regular cleaning and the right tools, taming this allergen can indeed be easier making the home a whole lot healthier.
Recession – Comeback of the DIY Warrior
As the recession tightens its grip over the world, it brings about a revival in a favorite past time of days gone by, DIY. Do-It-Yourself used to be a fad often associated with dad who always wanted to do stuff in the house with his own two hands. Through sweltering heat and freezing weather it worked and the jobs got done. Sometimes taking longer than it should but, it always results in a piece or work you have to just love (or risk the wrath of your dad!).
In today’s cash strapped economy, more and more people are opting to do their home improvements by themselves as much as they could to save on labor costs and materials (in theory that is). It brings together the long forgotten muscle memories when you used to know how to saw wood and hit nails with a hammer (hopefully avoiding your fingers!). It brings together the family who do their part for the common good, as it should have always been. A time forgotten and replaced with our fast paced life and stresses.
House Motif
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Due to the dangers of the outside world, more and more people are finding out ways to sedate their boredom within the safety of their homes instead of going out and so that they can save some money. This is done by creating a personalized entertainment room right at your homes. If you wish to make one yourself, like the one’s based on a 1930’s movie plush motif; making use of blood red, dark woods and gold accents. For the texture, use red felt or if you can afford it, velvet. Color the edges of the room in mahogany. Opt for a cosmopolitan and classic geometric-style wall-to-wall carpet for your floors. Use plush, upholstered chairs and couches as well as reclining ones. Install a mini fridge in the color of black or royal blue for that theater effect. Use prefabricated DVD holders to save money and flaunt style. And lastly, don’t forget the flat screen.