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Archive for January 20th, 2009

2009
20
January

A New Look To An Old Room

by Alix Montoya

There are literally hundreds of ideas for simple remodeling jobs for an old bedroom available in the market nowadays. The choices can easily be overwhelming. Luckily, here are some simple tips and tricks to get you started on the right way.

Try to start out on the small stuff like the choice of fabrics, textures and colors. You can easily replace or change any of these without too much effort. Try getting new pillows for your bed and a new bed cover. Change the drapes to create a new atmosphere inside the room. Try to rearrange, or replace completely the pictures in the frames. Place them all in one wall and put them in different frames instead of sticking to one kind. You’ll find it looking great in no time.

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2009
20
January

Stem Cuttings

by Keith Markensen

There are a number of ways that professional gardeners propagate new plants. The main methods, which will be described here, are stem cutting and leaf cutting. Creating new stock from cuttings serves a dual purpose: obviously, you are able to produce more plants, but you are also able to trim back the existing plant, maintaining its appearance and health and preventing it from becoming overgrown.

To create cuttings, you rarely require specialized tools. Most of what you need can be found in the average household. You will need a number of pots in varying sizes, a sharp penknife or razor blade and if you think you will need them, a “dibble” and a tamper.

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2009
20
January

How To Clean Upholstery Without Causing Damage

by Chris Channing

The upholstery one owns usually isn’t the target of a cleaning regimen- but sometimes even furniture gets dirty enough that a real solution must be found to clean it. From your average dust to annoying stains or spills, there are vastly different solutions to take depending on the upholstery type and the type of stain in question.

Before any cleaning is done, the first step is to maintain a logical composure and assess the damage. If the problem is just a little dust or something else somewhat minor, a vacuum can come in very handy. Vacuums will sometimes help spread the dust, so be sure to supplement the plan with some form of wet cleaning solution if it becomes a problem. For vacuum use, a brush attachment usually works best if available.

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