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Baby Room Furniture

2009-08-29T05:31:00.000-07:00

While going to buy furniture for your baby room, keep in mind the comfort and safety of your little baby. It should compliment the décor of your baby room also. If the furnishings are comfortable and baby-friendly, your baby can get full relaxation. A crib, a changing table, a rocker or glider, a chest, a side table, and a toy box etc. are essential articles for your baby room. The below are given some options for baby room furniture.

Baby Bassinets: the bassinets are very useful to keep new born babies close to parents. Make a choice of bassinets that can be lifted easily and be moved freely anywhere. Good bassinets keep your baby safe and sound. When baby is able to roll onto by self, it’s time to choose another option.
Baby Stroller: Strollers offer you comfort while you are going outside with your baby. They are available in a variety of styles and designs. But opt for the one giving you and your baby maximum safety and comfort. Baby strollers come in single, double and triplet options. There are carriage and umbrella styles. It is easy to use umbrella stroller since they can be folded easily and used while traveling.

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Precautions while cleaning ceiling

2009-08-28T05:28:00.000-07:00

When you are planning to clean whole house, start the project from ceiling followed by dusting off walls, doors, windows, cabinets, furniture, covering utensils and cleaning floors. Some precautions should be followed while cleaning ceiling since it is a tough job and needs regular maintenance.

Cover furniture, floors and fixtures with cloths, polythene sheets or any other covering material to protect them from droppings.
Avoid using ladder or stool for cleaning instead use long handle device.
Always wash ceilings before washing walls and floors to avoid dirt fall on clean walls and floors.
Wear rubber gloves with cuff for safeguard of hands while cleaning the ceiling with liquid cleaner.
Utilize goggles or cloth to protect eyes while cleaning the ceiling.
Ensure that no drips of water or cleaning agent run on the walls.
Never rub cobwebs on ceiling or walls for cleaning as it will spoil the finishing leaving ugly marks on the surface.

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Benefits of modular office furniture

2009-08-27T05:58:00.000-07:00

Modular office furniture is useful to get full comfort during office hours and create perfect working place for all employees. It comes in all shapes, colors and sizes. The chairs, tables and other articles have adjustable settings. This enhances the look of your office and creates an innovation in office as well. Employees are more creative when they feel comfortable in office environment. This office furniture is cost effective and provides a large work area for group of people sitting altogether. Modular office furniture can be made from pieces designed to fit in a number of different combinations. For example if you need an L shape desk, you can make it with two or three pieces of modular desk. You can rearrange modular office furniture according to your need.

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Choosing plants for roof garden

2009-08-20T04:51:00.000-07:00

A roof garden reduces pollution in urban areas and makes your house attractive as well. Growing a roof garden is good option to make the environment fresh. Let’s know how to select plants for roof garden.

Plants with fiber root are good for roof garden. Don’t make a choice for the plants with deep roots as they can cause harm to the building. The plants with deep roots can be planted in big planters. While planting keep in mind that hard plants are planted at sunny side and plants requiring less sunlight are planted at non-sunny side. Several vegetables and shrubs can be grown in roof garden also. Heavy shrubs and vegetables with deep roots can damage the structure. You should prefer the plants having less requirement of water. So, let’s grow a roof garden to make roof appealing and beautiful.

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Enhance office interiors with stained glass

2009-08-19T05:20:00.000-07:00

Stained glass is used to add to the beauty of office interiors. The glass in front door creates a charming look and greets every visitor. The front glass panels of drawer or cabinet in shelves ornament offices well. Multicolored stained glass panels cover portions of windows in offices. Card holders and pencil boxes of stained glass are charming office things. Stained glass offers you matchless décor with various colors, themes and artworks. You can make your home or office worth looking with a variety of glass and artworks on glass as well.

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Tips for Office Furniture

2009-08-18T05:29:00.000-07:00

While buying furniture for your office you should think about employees’ comfort and health. It is important to think about size, shape, comfort and material of furniture. The office furniture mainly includes chairs, desks, filing cabinets and cupboards. You can opt for ergonomic furniture to increase the productivity of employees since this furniture is not harmful to body.

Office Chair: Office chair should be comfortable since employees spend eight hours daily. Your office furniture is not too comfortable or too uncomfortable. If you place too uncomfortable furniture, it may affect the health of employees causing fatigue, back ache and spine problem.

Filing Cabinet: To make your office clutter free and store files, filing cabinet is required. The filing cabinet of small size is adjustable in your cabin. It can reduce clutter and organize your work. Horizontal filing cabinets or storage pedestals are easy to access and help to reduce the cutter in office.

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How to landscape a small place?

2009-08-14T05:56:00.000-07:00

Greenery and flower plants can be grown in small space for landscaping and pleasant surroundings. Only you should be selective for ornamental plants and trees. Though a small space can limit your imagination of an attractive garden, yet there are lots of options of plants having a variety of color, shapes and sizes to make the small piece of land inspiring. Here are given tips on creating a landscape.

Place colorful plant containers: Place plant containers if you do not have enough space. The containers should go well with the theme of garden. They are of normal size; too big containers can look odd in small space. Also keep in mind the color and design of plant container. You can use hanging containers and baskets, to decorate your garden.
Use window boxes: You can place window box on wall and place them in window. Window boxes come in various sizes, colors and designs. Select annual flower plants for window box and pick a plant that does not grow quickly.

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Installation of Kitchen Sink

2009-08-12T05:42:00.000-07:00

Kitchen sink is used for disposal of wastages into sewerage system. You can increase sink utility by installing a unit suited to your needs, for example you can replace single bowl unit with double bowl unit. Here are given a few steps for installation of kitchen sink.

Place the sink at right space: Measure the space left in countertop for sink and place the sink to the correct size according to existing hole. Put the sink in space left in counter top from upper side and keep the top of sink 2 cm or equal to the thickness of stone used in counter top below top level of countertop.
Keep the sink parallel to countertop: Ensure that the sink is parallel to countertop and is placed in a way as not to disturb underlying cabinet.
Install the sink properly: Fit C. P. brass or P.V. C union in sink drainage hole as per manufacturers’ instructions with white lead and thread. Make sure that the fitting is tight without having any leakage. C. P. brass or P.V. C. union should be connected to 40 mm G. I. or P. V. C waste pipe, which are bent towards wall and discharge into floor trap.

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Stylish Bathtubs

2009-08-07T05:54:00.000-07:00

Taking luxurious bath in tubs and enjoying its freshness is the pleasure that we want to enjoy. A stylish bathtub is one of the luxurious choices that give comfort, relaxation and refreshment. You can make a choice from a variety of bathtubs from modern bathtub to claw foot and from Jacuzzi to drop in bathtubs to match the accessories of your bathroom. Here are given a few choices for you.

Modern bathtubs: Modern bathtubs made of stone, glass, wood, steel, plastic and acrylic are popular choices of bathtubs. Thee bathtubs are very light weight and durable. Another feature of modern bathtubs is that they are available in various shapes, styles and designs. Modern faucets can be fixed with these bathtubs.
Drop in bathtubs: Usually located in floors drop in tubs are designed to overcome the problem of floor mounted bathtub. These are available in different designs and have faucets. Light weight material fiber glass, acrylic and plastic is used for such bathtubs.

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Know house wiring rules as per ISI specifications

2009-08-06T05:27:00.000-07:00

I’ve come to know some Indian electricity ISI rules which I want to share with you for the safety of your house and you too. To make your home electric shock proof, keep in mind the following precautions while doing house wiring.

Implement wiring on distribution system: The wiring should be carried out on distribution systems with main and branch distribution boards to convenient centers. It is without isolated fuses. As far as possible all conductors should run along walls and ceilings for thorough inspection.
Don’t exceed load on circuit: The number of points on light circuits should not exceed 10 or total load on circuit should not exceed 800 watts. For power wiring circuit the number of points in a circuit should not be more than 2 and the size of wire should be 1.5 mm square for copper and 2 mm square for aluminum.
Utilize earth wire of proper gauge: Earth wire should be 14 SWG in case of copper and 4 mm square in case of aluminum. Fuse wire should be connected to phase wire only and neutral link should be connected to neutral wire. Connect all switches in phase wire. Minimum size of earth wire for light circuit is 1 mm square for copper and 1.5 mm square for aluminum.

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Gardening Tools

2009-08-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

A number of gardening tools are used for proper maintenance of garden. The requirement of tools is based on the size of garden, soil type, plants and grass of the garden. If your garden is small, hand fork can be used for removing weeds. Here are given some common tools like spade, hand fork, rakes, hoes, gloves and seep hose required for garden.

Trowel: It is another tool used to dig small holes for planting or weeding. It is similar to hand fork and can be used to loosen the soil of container plants for aeration process.

Hand Fork: A hand fork is used for removing weeds from small garden. Wooden handle fork is preferred as it is durable and easily accessible. Avoid hand fork with plastic handle because it is less durable than wooden handle fork.

Lawn Mower: It is used to cut grass from the garden. Electric lawn mower and ‘Push on Mower’ are ideal for small lawns. Ride on mower is ideal for big lawns. Hand Pruner: This tool is used for pruning as well as for taking cuttings from plants. While using hand pruner, take care that it is fitted to your hands.

Seep Hose: Seep hose is black rubber pipe with holes in it. That’s why it’s called as leaky pipe. The pipe is laid on the ground among plants and water seeps through the pores of pipe. Thus the plants are watered with the help of ‘Seep Hose’. It is an economic way to water the garden.

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Choosing colorful granite countertops

2009-07-31T05:59:00.000-07:00

Now you can easily search a counter top of an attractive color to enhance the prettiness of your kitchen. It is very simple, just go to the supplier and ask for some samples of granite tops. Take those samples at home, compare and match them with the furnishings of kitchen and then deicide which color matches best with décor of your kitchen. After taking decision, go back to the supplier and ask him to show the slab of same color. If it fulfills your requirements, you can buy it for countertop of your kitchen. “Dark granite best matches with lighter cupboards, cabinets and décor of the place”, say some homemakers.

Granite countertops are available in various shades of white to browns, reds, greens, blues black etc. The most popular choices are brown and beige. Granite counter tops with cool polished surface offer an excellent surface for rolling out pastry dough. These countertops are hard and tough, extremely scratch resistant and keep their luster longer than other materials. They are inflammable and do not let bacteria grow on them randomly.

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Making a trendy master bedroom

2009-07-30T22:55:00.001-07:00

You can give ornamental touch to your master bedroom with elegant furniture, romantic lighting, soothing colors, attractive curtains, fireplace etc. Fireplace is a pretty addition to create a romantic atmosphere in master bedroom. It offers a royal look and warm feeling and makes your bedroom a beautiful paradise. You can use fresh flowers to spread fragrance and cheer up master bedroom. Any charming window treatment gives finishing touch to the beauty of the room. Cover windows with curtains to maintain privacy when you need it. You can use valances, drapers for windows as they are of light weight. Wooden blinds add luxurious feel to your bedroom. For warm and cozy feel in master bedroom, lay wooden flooring or laminate flooring. Carpet is another good choice to create luxurious feel in master bedroom.

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How to accessorize kids’ room curtains?

2009-07-29T05:55:00.000-07:00

Kids want to seek pleasure from every object inside or outside of the house. They are attracted towards colorful curtains, bright accessories, themed wall papers and playthings. So while you are going to decorate kids’ room, always remember their interests for colors, patterns and themes. Here are some choices of curtains’ accessories in kids’ room.

Curtain Rods: Curtain rods are used not only to hang curtains but also to enhance the prettiness of your kids’ room. Wooden curtain rods give a cozy look to their room. Since kids like trendy and stylish things in their room so you can choose from a variety of metal curtain rods such as solid brass, chrome and brushed chrome etc.
Curtain Tiebacks: Curtain tiebacks are used to tie curtains with windows. You can make tiebacks of same fabric for curtains. For a dramatic look, you can make tiebacks of contrasting material.
Curtain Tassels: Tassels offer stylish touch to kids’ curtains. They are available in different colors. Attractive colors of tassels make your kids’ curtains eye-catching. You can make tassels of same fabric for curtains.

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How to refresh your bathroom?

2009-07-28T05:25:00.000-07:00

A refreshed bathroom keeps our body and mind revitalized throughout the day whereas a damp and smelly bathroom increases the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew and creates unhygienic environment. Here are given some tips to eliminate bathroom odor for the delight of bathing.

Clean bathroom floors regularly: If bathroom floors are not cleaned daily, they become unhygienic and give unpleasant odor. They must be cleaned to remove dust and hair and be mopped with detergent soap and water to remove decaying things. Wash the floors with clean water and make them dry with clean coarse cloth.
Wash bathroom curtains and floor mats: Bathroom curtains, floor mats and towels give musty odors due to bacteria and mildew. You can avoid this problem by using clean curtains and floor mats in your bathroom. They should be changed daily to keep your bathroom fresh.
Clean clogged drains: Clogged bathroom drains create odor in bathroom. You can do water flushing daily to prevent drains from clogging. Also flush the drain after 3 or 4 weeks by pouring the mixture of one cup of baking soda and one cup of white vinegar. After one hour of pouring the mixture, also pour some hot water into the drain and flush it thoroughly. You can use plunger to unclog the drain. If bathroom drain still emits odor, pour either bleach or white vinegar down the drain to make it odor free.

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Embellish your garden with gurgling fountains

2009-07-27T21:53:00.000-07:00

Garden fountains enhance the beauty and functionality of your garden filled with flowers or plants, shrubs and trees. You can choose from various designs of fountains ranging from statues, ornamental platform and wall fountains. Fountains not only increase a beautiful accent to your garden but also refresh the surrounding environment. If you have a large garden, you may choose a large garden fountain. For small garden you can choose a statue fountain or free standing fountain. Garden fountains giving water fall look make your garden more elegant. A statue fountain in water pond looks like a center piece of garden. You can fix fountain in a small pond in garden. Fountains are one of the main attractions and boost up aesthetic sense of the exterior décor of your house.

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Ideas for teenagers’ bedroom décor

2009-07-24T06:10:00.000-07:00

While decorating teenagers’ bedroom, remember the taste and needs of your teenage boy or girl. You need to be creative to make their room amusing. Your teens would like to sit on comfy beds and prefer stylish dressers and trendy storage choices. Colorful curtains, appealing rugs and good-looking wall accents enhance the beauty of their rooms.

Ornament bedroom walls: Colorful paintings, oil portraits, black and white photographs etc. offer a charming look to your teenagers’ bedroom. You can stick their favorite photographs, greeting cards etc. on walls. Also display the artwork of your teens on bedroom walls to give a personal touch to their room.
Select right bed: Choose appropriate bed for the full comfort of your teenagers. Beds with storage are very useful in your teen’s bedroom. Bunk bed and loft bed are suitable for teenage boy or girl. For small space bedrooms, bunk bed is an ideal choice to save the space. You can add an element of fun and creation with loft beds.
Place lovely bean bags: Use bean bags and ottomans for sitting purposes in teenagers’ bedroom. Bean bags are available in various shapes and designs such as banana shape, round shape, football shape etc. They offer stylish look to your teens’ bedroom. For spacious feel, you can place a long loveseat sofa in their bedrooms.

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Tips to make a small space bigger

2009-07-22T06:11:00.000-07:00

Lots of people live in small houses facing problems due to cluttered space. If you are facing such problems, GharExpert has solution to untidy space. Here are given some easy tips to make your small home comfortable, clutter free and organized.

Remove clutter in the room: To make the room organized clear unnecessary stuff from small space. Place essential articles on shelves and organize stuff behind doors, table skirts. When the things are neatly arranged, small space looks more open.
Choose natural or artificial lighting: You can opt for natural or artificial lighting to make your room look larger. Open outside windows to let natural light enter the room. Track or recessed lighting makes small space bigger also. To reflect light and maximize the feel of space, you can use large frame mirror on a wall or stand a large frame mirror against the wall.
Use plain upholstery and light fabrics: Make use of upholstery of plain color for furniture instead of dark colors, bold plaids or stripes to save the space. To create interest and stick to neutral tones, make use of textures. Apply soft floral vines or simple stripes to keep the space look simple.

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Various features of TMT bars

2009-07-21T05:41:00.000-07:00

Thermo mechanically treated (TMT) bars are high strength deformed steel bars which are used in reinforced cement concrete work. TMT bars have strength, ductility, welding ability, bending ability etc. These bars have following features.

Earthquake resistance
Corrosion resistance
High thermal resistance
More bonding strength
Economical and safe in use
Better ductility and malleability
High yield strength and toughness
No loss in strength at welded joints

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Tips for Garden Pest Control

2009-07-20T06:22:00.000-07:00

Garden pests can be killed without using chemical pesticides that harms you and your family. Pesticides pollute air, water, soil, plants, and animals and cause harm to honeybees, butterflies, ladybugs that eat lots of pests also. To kill pests without chemicals is a good way to keep your environment safe. We’ve identified some tips to control garden pests.

Grow plants in organic soil that does not let pests flourish. Use one or more compost bins for making compost at home.
Use ‘Orange Guard’, a non-toxic pest killer. D Limonene, an ingredient destroys insect's respiratory system.
Grow pest resistant plants like daisies, mint, and rosemary that attract many birds eating pests. Also learn about pests that destroy other insects.
Don’t spray chemicals to save some pests like ladybugs, ground beetles, and birds that eat other pests and fungi.
Do pruning to remove diseased parts and leaves of plants so that they can grow well.

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Protect your home from bugs

2009-07-18T06:19:00.000-07:00

Bugs destroy household items and create unsanitary conditions in the house. They can enter food items and may affect on the health of occupants of the house. During rainy season the number of bugs is increased but the people don’t take them seriously. We are serious about the problem of insects, so we have identified a few tips to keep them at bay.

Wash dishes instantly: Wash dishes without any delay as soaked dishes can attract bugs. After washing dishes ensure to drain out water and wipe down the sink.
Fix instant screen door: You can install instant screen door, an excellent bug checking device into each door, especially in doors to family gathering or at places outside the house. The bug screen shuts automatically with two magnetic fasteners.
Spray anti termite chemical: Anti-termite chemical should be sprayed on all door and window shutters periodically. Also insecticidal spray should be done at regular interval.
Check leakages in water supply pipes: Any leakage in water supply and sewer pipes should be checked to avoid dampness which attracts bugs. There is no leakage through rainy water pipes and roof slab.
Remove all debris and garbage: All debris lying around your home should be cleaned. Also wash inside and outside trashes and recycling containers once a month. Put lids on your trash to keep bugs away.

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How to make bedroom clutter free?

2009-07-17T05:45:00.000-07:00

If you want to make your bedroom a place of recreation, remove clutter and organize all items. To enjoy peace, harmony and sound sleep in your bedroom, use comfortable and space saving beds and efficient storage space to keep your clothes. Fix soft and subtle lighting to set up pleasant mood. Here are given some more tips to make your bedroom clutter free.

Utilize storage bed: Bed with drawers is used to store things and decreases clutter in bedroom. You can store bed sheets, quilts, blankets, towels, garments, extra curtains, pillow covers, seasonal clothes and other items that create clutter in your bedroom. Futon beds are very functional and save space in bedroom. You can use futon bed as sofa during day and turn it into bed during night. Wall folded bed is another choice of bed as it can be folded into the wall during day and be utilized to sleep during night.
Install shelves: Shelves are space saver and can be used to place books, containers, boxes, CD’s holders, torch, trophies, computer, and get them organized. You can make three or four small shelves which look like a box on the wall and put a decorative item in single box which looks organized as well as decorative.

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How to ensure the quality of white cement?

2009-07-16T22:16:00.000-07:00

White cement is one of the important raw materials used for construction of your house. It has high degree of whiteness and is mainly used for architectural beauty, interior and exterior decorations. To make sure the quality of white cement you can apply the following tips.

Check fineness of white cement: After sieving, the cement on IS test Sieve No.9 (B.S. Sieve No 170) should not exceed 10% in case of Ordinary Portland Cement. The specific surface by Air Permeability method should not be less than 2150 sq. cm/ kg in case of Ordinary Portland Cement.
Ensure the soundness: Alternatively autoclave expansion should not be more than 0.5% when tested according to IS 269 of 1989.
Check setting time: Setting time of any type or any grade of cement when tested by VICAT apparatus method described in IS: 4031 should confirm following requirement.

a) Initial setting time: Not less than 30 minutes

b )Final setting time: Not more than 600 minutes i.e. 10 hours

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How to keep your home during rainy season?

2009-07-10T03:55:00.000-07:00

Rain is a fun but it may affect your health if your home is not ready to face the problems due to rain. To avoid any problem and enjoy rainy weather, make sure you have checked all related elements of your home before the start of rain. Here are given some tips that you can follow before/during rainy season.

Fix ventilators to remove dampness: the humidity of rain reaches the contents of house and can cause harm to the health of occupants. To remove humidity and ensure enough cross-ventilation and fresh air throughout the house, fix ventilators in high humid areas of the house.
Protect wooden cupboards and drawers: The moisture of rainwater can destroy articles put in your cupboards and drawers. To protect clothes and other valuable things, put camphor balls in your closet. Also you can place Neem tree leaves in cupboards since it also protects clothes and furniture from silver fish.
Do regular house cleaning: Clean your house regularly to protect it from moisture present in air. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are good options to reduce humidity levels inside your home. Upholstery and rugs should be exposed to sunlight to protect them from moisture.

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What affects orientation of building?

2009-07-09T04:14:00.000-07:00

Orientation of building offers maximum ventilation and natural light, provides comfortable living in house and saves energy bills as well. There are many factors that affect orientation of building. GharExpert has identified some of them which are following.

Solar radiation and temperature: Intensity of solar radiation depends on the direction of sunrays. The temperature of a living space increases due to sun radiation and affects whole environment of the house. Solar radiation acts in two ways i.e. one is when sunrays directly come to the house through openings and the other is when radiation comes indirectly through walls and roof of building by absorbing heat.
Prevailing winds: winds help create natural ventilation in a building and offer more comfort during high humidity. During orientation of a building and designing doors and windows openings, the direction of wind flow should be considered. Fix windows and ventilators at proper location in building to provide maximum air and light. Maximum air and ventilation can be obtained if the level of opening is at the level of occupancy.

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Precautions for dampness during construction

2009-07-08T05:14:00.000-07:00

Dampness creates an unhealthy environment for inhabitants of the house and gradually spoils affected part of the building. To avoid the problem of dampness, you can apply several safety measures during construction of the building. I’ve tried to identify a few precautions for the treatment of dampness.

Make proper drainage system and fix water supply pipes tightly. The joints of rainy water pipes are fitted tightly and properly to avoid leakages through them.
Create proper slopes in floors of kitchen, bathroom, roof and “Chhajja” for smooth flow of water.
Finish the joints of parapet with tile tracing or with rain water pipes and any expansion joints smoothly to avoid stagnant water which could eventually penetrate into the building. Cement concrete gola in corner ensures proper flow of water and protect building from dampness in long run.
Ensure if rainy water penetrates through the joints of building. If the joints are treated during construction, the water would flow without penetrating into the building.
Plaster top surface of “Chhaja” and maintain proper drip course to avoid leakage/dampness.

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What are sources of daylighting?

2009-07-07T21:16:00.000-07:00

Would you like to enjoy natural light or daylighting in your home? If yes, fix windows, ventilators, skylights etc. while designing building to get the benefit of daylighting. Daylighting creates productive environment for occupants and reduces 30 to 40 % of total energy costs. It depends on color of walls, ceiling and floors such as light color reflects more light than dark color.

Source of Daylight: The Sun is primary source of daylighting and the sunlight comprises following two parts.

Direct solar light
Sky radiation

Direct solar light is not taken into consideration during daylighting. Sky radiation is considered while designing daylighting in homes. The value of sky radiation depends on the position of the Sun defined by its altitude which changes with the change in altitude of the area throughout the year.

Daylight Factor: Daylight factor is the quality of daylight in a room. It is the ratio of outside illumination over inside illumination. The intensity of daylight in a room is subject to frequent fluctuations and harshness. It is found more or less constant when the sky is clear or overcast.

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How to prepare & utilize ready mix concrete?

2009-07-06T22:19:00.001-07:00

Ready Mix Concrete, known as RMX refers to a concrete mix in plastic or unhardened state. It is prepared in a factory or batching plant as per required specification. The concrete is mixed under computer-controlled operations according to quality control norms. At mixing site the ready mix concrete is prepared by mixing Portland cement, water, coarse aggregate comprising gravel or crushed stone and fine aggregate consisting of coarse sand which are procured separately and be mixed in specified proportions.

How to utilize ready mix concrete?
After mixing cement concrete, the mix is carried through trucks mounted with transit mixer on working site and is placed at required component of building/work with the help of sophisticated equipments and methods. Ready mix concrete is preferred to on-site concrete mixing due to non-availability of good raw materials at site, lack of facilities and non-availability of trained technical staff. However, ready mix concrete prepared at sites of longer distances can reduce the flexibility in supply chain and in actual components of the building.

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How to install oak flooring?

2009-07-04T03:51:00.000-07:00

Before you begin to install oak flooring, lay base coat and compact earth properly. Level cement concrete in proper slope in ratio of1:2:4. The floor material should be stored at room temperature at least 24 hours before starting installation. The following tips are useful for further installation of oak flooring.

Clean and level the surface: Keep the surface clean, dry and in proper level before laying oak flooring.
Start laying oak flooring using wedges: Begin laying engineered oak flooring boards along longest straight wall in the room and use wedges to maintain 10 mm gap between boards and skirting board or wall.
Ensure proper joints in rows of boards: Make sure that the joints or offsets do not coincide in the rows instead they are staggered. To obtain staggered joints, use full length of board in first row, start with 2/3 length of board in 2nd row and begin with 1/3rd length of board in the 3rd row.
Fit boards & do finishing: Cut the ends of boards at walls allowing a gap of 10 mm. To fit boards around corners or odd shapes, draw a cardboard template and trace outline of the template on board and use jigsaw to cut out the shape. To fit engineered oak flooring under a doorframe, use handsaw to cut thin slice from the bottom of doorframe allowing boards to slide under it.

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Electric Shock – Causes & Preventions

2009-07-03T05:20:00.000-07:00

Electric shock is the flow of electrons, electrical current through body. Electric current gives shock depending on the intensity of voltage. Electric shock occurs due to leakage and earth faults in electrical appliances.

What causes electric shock?
Open electric sockets, fallen high voltage line, or any exposure of an electrical energy source cause electrical shock. If you touch electric wire of low voltage, you will get light electric shock but if you get in touch with high voltage electric wire, you would get high electric shock. Electric shock causes pain to our body, generate heat inside body and can damage our tissues leading to permanent disability.

How to prevent electric shock?
Stop electric supply while repairing: Shut electric supply from the mains before taking up electrical repair work. Make sure the power is off using a simple pocket tester, a multi-meter, or lamp, blow dryer or any other appliances after closing power supply.

Make use of good wiring: Utilize good wiring and change any damaged, rusted wiring immediately. Don’t make joints in wiring. All necessary joints should have proper tapes/insulation. Avoid loose connection in wiring and make use of fuse / MCB’s of appropriate. Keep away from overhead lines and do not touch broken wires.

Utilize safety standards: Safety equipments such as masks for dust, safety glasses for eye protection and gloves to preserve your hands should be used at the time of electric works. Keep your face away from the panel at the very moment you turn on or off a breaker.

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How to pick textured paint?

2009-07-02T22:21:00.000-07:00

Do you want to add stunning effects to the beauty of your home? Opt for textured paint which makes interiors of your home inspiring. They have different looks like gritty look of sand stone or marble stone, wooden appearance. Premixed form of textured paint contains small, grainy appearance. These paints protect walls/ surfaces from weather changes; withstand extremes of heat, cold and rain. They are extremely resistant to Fungs and Algae, peeling, flaking and fading and stay bright. Textured paints can cover minor defects, uneven surface and imperfection in walls. To get more ideas about texture designs, the best way is to look at model houses, go through magazines or pick sample cards showing different finishes available with paint dealers.

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How to design a cottage garden?

2009-07-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

GharExpert has found out some guidelines on “How to design cottage garden”. The first step is to plan layout of garden like pathway, seating area, fences etc. A traditional cottage garden has straight pathway whereas a modern cottage garden has curved pathways and the plants are grown along them. Evergreen shrubs are planted in cottage garden. Cottage garden is rich source of a variety of roses. Grow these plants with annuals or perennials of different colors. The plants having soft colors add to the beauty of the garden. A platform of wood or concrete can be provided for seating purposes. Wrought iron furniture and cane furniture can be placed there. A variety of containers such as an old water pitcher, old flower vase and old basket used for planting tree enhance aesthetic sense of the garden.

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What causes indoor air pollution?

2009-06-30T22:30:00.001-07:00

Everyone should remember that the quality of indoor air always affects our health and contents of the house as well. Polluted indoor air can cause asthma, allergic diseases and other respiratory problems. Unclean indoor air weakens our immune system and makes us sick. Burning of wood, charcoal, dung, crop residue, heating, cooking, and smoking, use of chemicals, dampness, and improper drainage are major causes of indoor air pollution. Dust collection can create pollution in indoor air and a few building materials such as asbestos fibers; particle boards etc. also affect indoor air. So unhygienic air in and around home create risk to our lives. A few more causes of indoor air pollution are given below.

Chemicals, biological materials create air pollution, cause harm to human beings and destroys natural environment.
Molds, termite, bacteria, gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, volatile organic compounds and energy stressor induce adverse effects on health and affect indoor air quality.
High temperature and humidity levels can increase pollutants in indoor air. So, indoor air is becoming health hazard day by day in comparison to outdoor air.

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How to ventilate your kitchen?

2009-06-29T05:20:00.000-07:00

You can ventilate your kitchen with many approaches. Ventilating fans are one of the approaches which remove vapor, smoke and unpleasant smells from kitchen. They maintain indoor air quality as kitchen needs more ventilation than other rooms at home. You can opt for extractor exhaust fans which remove air having smoke or grease generated from cooking. This fan is installed over cooking top and becomes an ideal choice for kitchen ventilation. Wall mounted exhaust fans hung from the wall of kitchen remove unpleasant air outside. Kitchen range exhaust fans are mounted above kitchen stove to get rid stale air in the kitchen and to expel foul odors and reduce moisture levels in your cooking area as well. Before you install ventilating fans, make sure they are of proper size and be installed properly.

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Make a choice of swimming pools

2009-06-26T04:33:00.000-07:00

Swimming pools are rich source of cooling down boiling summer and getting refreshed the body and mind. Swimming into pools is very useful exercise for heart and whole body. It gives us pleasure and pleases our senses too.

A variety of options of swimming pools are available in the market such as you can opt for above-ground pool and in-ground swimming pool. Above ground pools are convenient, economical and require less maintenance. They are available in decorative and extra thin vinyl pool linear. These pools are cheaper choices and are convenient in comparison to in-ground pools. People prefer these swimming pools in small apartments as the space is limited. In-ground swimming pool is available in vinyl, concrete and fiber glass choices. Concrete swimming pool can be constructed in any shape whereas vinyl swimming pools are basically pre-fabricated in shape. Fiber glass swimming pools are available in pre-designed format and can be placed inside a hole into the ground. There is less need of chemicals to keep fiber glass pool germ free. Use chemicals to kill germs, maintain swimming pool properly and keep on enjoying freshness from bathing.

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Benefits of Shell Roofs

2009-06-25T04:09:00.001-07:00

Do you want to create architectural view for the roof of your house? Shell Roofs are the right choice of roofing that meets practical requirements of the building. These roofs are useful for the areas where large floor areas are required to be covered without any obstruction from the columns. The roofs are provided in public buildings like libraries, theatres, recreation centers, factories or workshops etc. Shell roofs have several benefits such as these roofs cover more area without any intermediate columns. These roofs have no leakage problems and their architectural view adds to the beauty of nearby area. The large area under these roofs may be used for conferences and big gatherings.

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How to grow container garden?

2009-06-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

Container gardening is a hobby which makes smart use of space, selection of plants and the choice of containers. Some design principles can be followed to make container gardening effective and beautiful. At first make a choice of plants according to the size of pot. Large pots should not be used for small plants since they will be lost in them. You can pick containers of different heights, colors and plants to create focal point inside the house. Make a choice for plants such as perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, ferns, vegetables etc. that you want to grow in container garden. Thus you can experience beauty and benefits of greenery from container gardening.

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Know Vastu for Your Office

2009-06-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Gharexpert has identified a few Vastu rules for interior of your office so that the business can be enhanced day by day. First of all select a site that is free from vastu defects and choose rectangular or square plot for your office. You should plan reception in northeast of office where the receptionist sit facing north or east direction. Make waiting room in northeast or northwest direction of the building. The northeast corner should be utilized for temple. The office of chairman or general manager should be built in southwest or south direction of the building. The employees should sit facing the north or east direction but they should not sit under beam. The loft of beam can be covered with wooden board if necessary. The center of office should not have any heavy structure. Avoid dark colors since they make us short tempered. Don’t hang or paste paintings showing sadness in the office to avoid discord among staff members.

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Home security with advanced safety systems

2009-06-19T05:12:00.000-07:00

Many advanced security systems can ensure the safety of your home. These devices inform us about the theft, burglary and wrong doings inside or outside the house. Surveillance camera is one of the best devices to detect thieves and check outside activities. It sends signals through wireless transmitter and the house owner can check home security at any point of time during day. Motion detector can be the first line of defense against burglars and thieves whereas automatic electric security gates make home security tougher. You can open or close these gates manually as well as automatically with the help of remote. Home security alarm is a telephone based monitoring system which is directly linked to a ‘Security Company’. This company provides 24 hours service with fully qualified security guards.

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Enhance the prettiness of drawing room

2009-06-18T04:41:00.000-07:00

You can add to the beauty of your drawing room with nicely decorated furniture. Traditional three seater sofas, loveseats and couches, sectional sofas and even modular corner sofas with awkward angles are beautiful furniture options for drawing room. You can use sofa beds for occasional guests. Modular drawing room furniture not only has matching sofas, side tables and chairs but it is more functional and practical. Lighting is another important point for enhancing the look of your drawing room furniture. Install proper lighting for relaxing feel in the room. You can add facilities to drawers to drag, open and then push back to hide them. The matching color of walls with furniture or matching shades with furniture look interesting. Luxury and modular furniture are best suited for elegant, classic, formal and stylish drawing rooms. You can make extensive search on internet for furniture stores or home decorators providing furniture of premium quality.

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How to Start Gardening?

2009-06-17T05:08:00.001-07:00

Before you start gardening, you need to prepare soil for planting trees. At first remove grass and weeds from garden area with the help of shovel. Ensure that the type of soil is right or not for garden. Black soil is very good for plants. If it is dark brown that’s quite good also. Yellow, grey, mottled are not so good. You can add compost to such soil to improve its’ fertility. To add compost to the soil, spread it on the top of existing soil and make use of shovel to mix it with soil.

In fact gardening is an excellent hobby to make environment pollution free and improve natural phenomenon. For being successful in the task you need to know some basic things like selection of plants, soil and water requirements of the plants. Go for flower plants to make your garden beautiful. Bulb flower plants, shrubs and creepers look beautiful in the garden. You should know about water requirements of plants since proper watering is essential. In first week, the plants need water daily whereas they can be watered after every two days in second week. In later the plants may be watered once a week.

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Vastu principles for plants

2009-06-16T04:37:00.000-07:00

Grow plants in east and north area of the house to fetch positive energy to the house, verifies vastu. Vastu tells that flower plants are planted in the south west portion of the house. Jasmine, Rose, Marigold, Champak, Mogra and Prijat are good around the house as they offer positive energy. Grow money plant inside the house to bring good luck to the occupants of house. Any large tree should not be planted in the centre of the house. A rock garden in southwest portion of the house is useful.

Big trees can be planted in south and west portion of the house. They should not be too close to the building since they block sunlight and their roots can damage foundation. No tree should be planted in north east corner of the house. Avoid thorny plants except rose as they have negative energy.

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Making a green house

2009-06-15T06:12:00.000-07:00

You can make your house energy efficient and environment friendly by using natural light, growing environment friendly plants, applying thermal insulation techniques and using low VOC products. Here are a few ways to make your home energy saving and environment friendly.

Grow environment friendly plants: Grow such plants which are good for your environment and animals. You can go for perennial plants that live for more than a year and reduce the cost of plantation frequently.

Apply thermal insulation technique on walls and roof: Thermal insulation on all outer walls of the house minimizes weather effects and saves energy during summer and winter season. Insulate roof of the house to save energy since it receives solar radiation throughout the day.

Use low volatile organic compounds (VOC): Make use of low V.O.C. products to maintain healthy indoor air for good health. Low VOC paint for walls and cleaning products are useful. Do not use particle boards or medium density board for articles of furniture as they have adhesives releasing urea formaldehyde which is harmful to health.

Utilize natural light and CFL:Use sunlight from doors, windows, ventilators and openings and enjoy the benefits of natural light. You should opt for energy saving compact florescent light, CFL bulb/ tubes. These bulbs/tubes produce less heat and save energy required for thermal comfort

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How to enjoy safe bath?

2009-06-13T05:17:00.000-07:00

A safe and pleasant bathroom not only soothes our body and mind but also amuses the senses. A pleasant bath is remedy to all day long worries and laziness. To enjoy unhurt bath, make sure the floor of bathroom is not slippery. Follow all safety measures for energetic bath and put everything in its right place. Never leave child alone in bathtub else he may sink into the tub. Non skid bathroom mats are placed to avoid injury. Grab bars or rails are installed as they help come out from bath tub. Install sink with cabinet which is used to store floor cleaner, drain openers under the sink. Heaters, electrical products are kept away from bathtubs, shower place and sinks. Water heaters are set up at a degree of 120. Keep shampoos, lotions and soap dish away from children’s reach. Make use of good lights in bathroom especially in the night.

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Vastu for Paint Color

2009-06-12T04:23:00.000-07:00

Vastu verifies that auspicious colors bring peace, happiness and energies into the house. It recommends some lucky colors for every room of the house. As pink is an auspicious color for bedroom. Light blue and light green are also considered good for bedroom. Green color in children’s bedroom is helpful in their study. Yellow, blue, green, tan and beige are excellent colors for living room since these colors are pleasant for guests. The white is thought best color for kitchen. Yellow, orange, rose pink, chocolate and red colors are also good colors for kitchen. Bathroom can be painted in white or a mix of black and white or gray colors. Pink and other pastel colors are also good for bathroom. The pink, green and blue colors are considered good for dining room as they are refreshing colors. Orange color promotes positive feeling, happiness, and good social relationship.

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Making a pleasant bedroom

2009-06-11T05:14:00.000-07:00

You can turn your bedroom into pleasing and private space by applying several embellishing thoughts. For example you can make use of attractive wall colors and can renovate the room by painting it into attractive patterns. You should have at least one accented wall in your bedroom to avoid monotonous appearance. To add glitters and curiosity with Jewelry, use Sham diamond jewels on porthole to make the room shiny. A few ornamental materials like butterfly sticks enhance the decor. You can do fanciful artwork in bedroom or hang wall paintings from famous artists. Hanging paintings in a sequence give wonderful effect to the wall or bedroom. Also you can place lamps on bedside table or fix it on accented wall of bedroom. Velvet blankets and matching colored pillows make your bedroom luxurious and beautiful. You can use fragrant candles to cheer up your feel for the room.

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Roller and spray painting techniques

2009-06-10T04:37:00.000-07:00

Both roller and spray paintings need a professional painter to do painting. If an unskilled painter is employed on the job, the painting work may spoil and result in patchy work on walls. Before you start doing roller painting, roller and container should be cleaned. The contents of the paint should be mixed thoroughly. Now dip the roller into mixed paint and run it from top to bottom. Again dip the roller and run it adjacent to the painted area above in the same way. Run the roller without dipping it into paint horizontally and vertically on the applied paint coat to spread it uniformly.

Spray painting requires skill to hold spray gun properly and to prepare the mixture of the paint. Before starting painting work, the surface, spray machine and container should be cleaned. Spray painting should be done only when dry condition prevails. To do spray painting hold spray gun perpendicular to the surface and pass over the surface in a uniform sweeping motion. To achieve best results, try different air pressure and fan adjustment.

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Taking plunge into sparkling bathroom

2009-06-09T03:57:00.000-07:00

A pleasant bathroom not only refreshes our body but also amuses the senses. Various color schemes can be selected to make your bathroom inviting. For example red color revitalizes feelings and boosts up the power. It influences your bathing experience. Orange color is used to manipulate happiness and entertainment. Yellow color is associated with intellect; emotions and is inspiring. Green color gives fresh, coolness of nature and encourages emotional stability. Blue color reminds us of vast oceans and brings the feel of crisp morning air.

Light color bathroom fittings enhance the look of the room. The room should be equipped with proper lighting to clearly see your face while taking bath. Bathroom fixtures from reputed brand give new looks the room. Modern valves and sinks offer interesting look to your bathroom.

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Make a stylish interior with various colors.

2009-06-08T04:41:00.000-07:00

Paint Colors not only add to the beauty of walls but also refresh the mood of living beings in the house. They form a protective layer on surfaces for easy cleaning and protect them from weathering or other external factors. The colors offer different aesthetic effects on surfaces of the walls. For example light colors with a lot of white make an area seem larger and airy. For smaller rooms it is preferable to have all walls and ceilings of light colors. To enhance the effect of light colors, opt for matching furnishing of the room. Avoid dark colors which give the impression of less space. Neutral colors offer a touch of liveliness and can be added by choosing brightly accented furnishings in a room. Earthy colors like terracotta (soil), deep reds, brown give your room a very ethnic look.

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Vastu makes married life blissful

2009-06-06T04:43:00.000-07:00

Vastu interprets how to make married life delightful and successful. Vastu provides solutions to various difficulties in marital life. For example it tells to locate bedroom in south-west direction of the house for pleasant life. It prohibits using north-east bedroom for newly wed couple. The south-west of bedroom is right way to place bed whereas south direction is appropriate for placing head-side of the bed. Wooden bed gives better results rather than metal bed. The use of mirror should be avoided in the room because it can cause quarrel between the couple. Also avoid placing television or computer in bedroom because they reflect like a mirror. The paintings symbolizing death, violence and negative aspects of life should not be hanged on walls since they create negative feelings. Painting walls in light colors like green, light blue, rose pink inspires life. So it is essential for every couple to know remedies of Vastu defects in married life.

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Make your house cost efficient

2009-06-04T06:11:00.000-07:00

To make cost efficient and strong construction, you can opt for filler slab which ensure high-quality construction and reduces the cost of construction too. Experts say that you can save up to 25 % of the construction cost using cost effective construction techniques.

Actually cost-effective, innovative and environment friendly housing depends on appropriate use of materials available locally, latest technology and construction skills. The air gap formed by contours of tiles makes an excellent thermal insulation layer. The design integrity of a filler slab needs careful planning keeping in mind negative zones and reinforcement areas. Filler slabs provide aesthetically designed ceilings and enhance thermal comfort inside the building due to heat-resistant qualities and the gap between two burnt clay tiles. They can save up to 23% in comparison to traditional slab and can reduce the use of cement and steel up to 40%.

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Tips for Bedroom Flooring

2009-06-03T06:06:00.000-07:00

Make a choice of bedroom flooring that is pleasant and comfortable to bare feet. The flooring should match up with the furniture and decor of your room. It is charming and adds to the beauty of your bedroom. A variety of colors, patterns, materials and styles are available in choices of bedroom flooring. Marble flooring, vinyl flooring, wooden flooring, bamboo flooring and cork flooring are some nice choices for bedroom flooring. Carpets and rugs in bedroom draw everyone’s attention for their texture and patterns.

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Making cost effective construction

2009-05-26T04:36:00.000-07:00

Due to increasing cost of construction/building, cost effective construction techniques are required. Such techniques provide strong, environment friendly, ecological, energy efficient construction. Initially you can construct using R - trap bond which is economical, strong and aesthetic. This bond saves 25% of total number of bricks and 40% of mortar. Funicular shells over edge beams provide an attractive alternative to RCC construction for small to medium spans and are cost effective since required quantity of steel and cement is much less and saves on costly shuttering.

Fly ash gypsum stabilized mud blocks with less water absorption capacity are much stronger and cheaper than cement stabilized blocks. Using 5 to 10% fly ash G in construction, 30% saving in cement can be achieved in addition to utilization of waste product like fly ash. Pre cast concrete blocks having similar dimension of stone blocks without large size stone pieces have excellent properties in comparison to additional masonry blocks which are cheaper and facilitate speedy construction.

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Vastu for Children Room

2009-05-25T03:41:00.000-07:00

Vastu confirms to situate children's room in west direction. The location of bed in children’s room is south-west corner whereas the head of bed is in south or east direction. The door of bedroom is not opposite to the bed as per vastu shashtra.

All furniture should be kept a few inches away from walls. It is not placed at the centre of the room. Study table is placed in such direction that child can face east, north and north-east while studying. Thus placed table increases both memory and concentration and creates new ideas. Use up-lighters at south-east corner in children’s room as they are good for health and create positive energy. Never use sharp lights and spot lights which create mental strain. Opt for green color which is ideally recommended for children’s room because it gives freshness, peace and increases brain power.

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Cement Paint

2009-05-23T04:10:00.000-07:00

Cement paint is extremely tough and can be applied on external walls/surfaces of the house. It is available in various colors and can be matched with any shade when required. It gives a matt finish, an inexpensive way to cover large areas. Cement paint is most suitable for worse environments and gives best results on newly concrete surface.

Before application of the paint, the surface should be cleaned of all mortar dropping, dirt, dust, grease and other foreign matters. Before you apply paint, cement or concrete surface should be wet thoroughly to provide moisture that helps in proper curing of the paint. Water proof cement paint should not be applied on the surface, treated already with white wash, color wash; distemper dry or oil bound distemper, varnishes etc. A coat of waterproof cement paint should be applied over patches after wetting the surface completely. The paint should be used within an hour after mixing otherwise the mixture would be set and thicken which will affect the flow and finishing of paint.

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Design living room according to vastu

2009-05-22T04:16:00.000-07:00

Vastu verifies to locate living room in east or north direction. In east or north facing house, living room can be in northeast direction. The door of living room should also be in east or north direction because these directions are very auspicious for doors. The windows fixed in east and north directions are useful to get natural ventilation and light. The walls of living should be painted in white, yellow, blue or green. A nice painting such as painting of waterfall, rising sun gives positive energy and create a pleasing environment in the room.

As per vastu the furniture should be placed in west or south direction in living room. Make a choice for rectangular or square rather than opting for furniture of oval, circular or odd shape furniture. The showcase or heavy articles etc. should be in put in south or west direction. T.V. or any entertaining media should be placed in southeast direction. Avoid placing T.V. in north-east or south-west corner. Aquariums are beneficial to place in North, East and North-East of living room. The faults related to north-west corner can be corrected by putting an aquarium. You should avoid aquarium in south direction since it draws out positive energies from the house.

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Enliven living room with wrought iron furniture

2009-05-21T04:33:00.000-07:00

You can cheer up the beauty of your living space by placing wrought iron furniture there. Various articles of wrought iron furniture such as iron chairs, iron sofas, iron tables etc. add to the splendor of living room.

Highly durable and inspiring: Wrought iron chairs are highly durable and have a good finishing touch whereas iron sofa enhances the beauty of living space. You can select from various types of chairs such as plain chair, arm chair, rocking chair, relaxing chair, and upholstered back chair. Wrought iron sofas are perfect blend of techniques with hand craft and are furnished with cushions of various fabrics like cotton, silk, polyester, leather etc.
A variety of styles: In modern wrought iron tables used to furnish living room with amazing styles are in trend. These iron tables are electro-statically coated and are finished with high quality paint to protect them from rust and decay.

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Home Interior Decoration Ideas

2009-05-20T05:29:00.001-07:00

Interior decoration means decoration and furnishing of interiors in homes, offices and other living spaces. The decoration includes many ornamental aspects such as lighting, color, texture, paint, furniture, flooring, fabric installations, window treatments, reorganization of furniture and fixing decorative accessories. In fact interior decoration is a overhauling of a home. The following are a few tips to create attractive interiors of a home.

Paint a wall in your favorite color to make it a point of attraction. You can hang interesting wallpapers. Keep in mind that is the color of wall is matching with other objects like furniture or curtains in the room.
Hang decorative interior pictures that reflect your individuality. Opt for ornamental frames of these pictures to add to the beauty of pictures and room as well. You can hang a mirror to reflect architectural element.
Reorganize furniture and try to position it in a decorative way. For example, arrange sofa diagonally in a narrow living room.
Place plants to breathe fresh air in a room. Growing greenery/plants in your room adds to interior beauty and makes environment free from pollution also.

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Make your home energy efficient

2009-05-19T05:24:00.000-07:00

You can design an energy efficient and environment friendly house/home by utilizing natural light and ventilation. You can opt for natural ways to do activities at home. Here are given a few ways to make home energy efficient and environment friendly.

Get maximum solar heat and ventilation to save energy: Solar heat coming from your doors and windows during winter can save up to 10% energy used for heating rooms. Similarly cut your cooling bills in summer by preventing solar heat from entering the rooms/ house by hanging blinds, curtains and by providing shades on doors, windows etc. Fix windows towards the flow of natural air and fix exhaust fan into the opposite direction to remove polluted air out and to minimize energy bills.
Apply thermal insulation technique on walls and roof: Thermal insulation method saves energy bills during summer and winter season. The insulation on all outer walls of the house minimizes weather effects and saves energy.
Insulate roof to save energy: The roof of the house should be insulated to save energy because the roof receives solar radiation throughout the day. The top treatment can be done on roof in two ways i.e. Thermal insulation and Damp proof course.

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Vastu Tips for Study Room

2009-05-18T05:30:00.000-07:00

Vastu verifies to locate study room in East, North or north-east of the house since these directions are good for concentration in studies. The study table should be placed facing East or North and the student should face in the same direction while studying. The table should be square or rectangular - not be too big or too small. Open space in front of student augments fresh ideas. The students should sleep with his head towards East or South for better concentration. Make sure there is no mirror in study room because the reflection of mirror doubles work load. The study room should be painted in light colors rather than dark colors as light colors boost up learning power. The room should be illuminated with proper lighting or sunlight that gives them energy for doing works.

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Kitchen lighting

2009-05-15T06:12:00.000-07:00

Kitchen lighting plays important role while cooking food in kitchen. As working in kitchen starts before daybreak and finishes after sunset, so it requires ample lighting to create the sense of excitement and energy. Glossy kitchen lighting enhances the beauty of kitchen as well as provides enough glowing for your cooking. The lighting of same color should be used in kitchen for smart working. Pendant and chandelier fixtures can be used over dinning table where all family members sit together to enjoy meal. The following are a few choices of kitchen lighting.

Fluorescent light: This lighting produces less heat and helps in keeping your kitchen cool in summer season. It lasts for up to 10,000 hours. The fluorescent lamps, called tube lights have four times greater efficiency than incandescent lamps.
Xenon light: This lighting is a kind of incandescent lighting. It is durable and can be dimmed if needed. It is filled with Xenon gas and provides a brighter light. It may be used as task lighting but it requires transformers. Xenon lighting can be used for cabinets.

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Benefits of Thermal Insulation

2009-05-14T04:31:00.000-07:00

Thermal insulation reduces the transfer heat/cold from outer atmosphere to indoor atmosphere. The insulation protects us from scorching heat/cold which has adverse effect on our health. Many insulating materials such as gypsum board, asbestos cement board, clip board, chip board, foam glasses etc. are useful in reduction of thermal effects. The surface temperature of flat roof may be reduced by sprinkling water on roof at regular intervals during hot hours. The orientation of building has important role in reduction of thermal resistance. The building should be designed in such a way that the entry of solar energy is minimum in summer whereas it is maximum in winter.

Benefits of thermal insulation

Comfort: It provides comfort because the temperature of room remains cool in summer and warm in winter.
Fuel saving: It saves fuel required to maintain desired temperature of the room.
Condensation Resistant: Insulating materials fixed on inner surface of walls stops condensation, the deposition of moisture on interior walls and ceiling.

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Bathroom Design Ideas

2009-05-13T04:38:00.000-07:00

Bathroom is a private space where you dive into coolness, refreshment and amusement. A lot of color schemes, attractive flooring and interior décor themes create a wonderful bathroom. Glass showers and attractive lighting fixtures, fantastic accessories are key decorative items for stimulating bathrooms. Let’s know some bathroom design tips.

Bathroom shower door: Glass shower doors are available in a variety of designs and often swing in both directions. These shower doors are useful for easy and quick clean up. These shower doors come in a variety of finishes like nickel, chrome, brass or many more. You can pick any of the themes that match up with theme of your bathroom.
Bathroom ventilation: good ventilation is required in bathrooms where a lot of moisture exists. Large windows are practical in reducing the effect of moisture. To keep bathroom dry an exhaust fan is required for proper circulation of air.
Bathroom flooring: bathroom flooring should be attractive, anti slippery, damp proof, hard and durable. A variety of colors, shapes and textures of tiles is available for bathroom flooring. Marble flooring is durable and easy in cleaning. Vinyl tile flooring lasts long and is very easy to clean. You can choose any of them according to your fancy and budget.

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Courtyard Houses

2009-05-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Courtyard houses reflect on ancient Indian architecture. These houses fulfill spatial and functional requirements of occupants of the house. The courtyards inside the house are core elements of such architecture. The yards were designed to provide adequate air and sunlight. Courtyard houses can take any challenge of changing climate, rain, thunder, storm, scorching heat, chilled winter etc. These houses are hygienic to inhabitants of the house.

The attractive design of courtyard houses show our ancient cultural and social values in addition to architectural beauty. Several splendid designs such as ‘Haveli’, ‘Mahal’ ‘Wada’, Deori’ or ‘Nalukettu’ etc. are some finest examples of such heritage. The courtyards were essence of this architecture; which are very practical for air and ventilating purposes. Indian courtyard houses have been remarkable for residential architecture and are excellent designs for new constructions as well.

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Vastu for Pooja Room

2009-05-11T04:46:00.000-07:00

Vastu controls positive and negative energy in the house. When it comes to locate pooja room in house, it should be planned into north-east direction which is considered as an excellent location for pooja room. ‘Pooja room’ situated in north-east brings prosperity, good health, wealth, happiness and peace of mind. The north-east is auspicious direction as morning sunrays directly fall from north-east and give us positive energy. Pooja room in north quadrant provides good results while in big plots this room can be constructed at Brahmasthan (central portion) of the house.

In case there is no facility for the location of Pooja room separately, you can utilize a corner or shelf as a pooja room. The room should be located on ground floor, not on first floor or in basement. It should not be inside bedroom, not be made above, below or adjacent to toilet or kitchen.

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Making a choice of computer desk

2009-05-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

While choosing computer desks, keep in mind the design and ease at work on the desk. Whether it is your home or office, computer desks must offer a smooth platform causing no harm to health. You can select an attractive computer desk such as Standard computer desk, Executive computer desk, U-Shaped computer desk, L-Shaped computer desk that fits into your individual requirements in terms of height, distance of keyboard tray and size of monitor.

The height and distance of desk should be proper to avoid back pain or stress on eyes. Usually a rectangular desk with straight edges is preferred shape for keyboard tray and monitor set up. The most popular choice is a computer desk with diagonal, or 90 degree corners. The position of the monitor can help you fight eyestrain and back pain. Keep computer desk at the height that your eye level is a little bit higher than the top of the monitor screen. You can easily adjust monitor height with monitor lift or arm. Your choice may be excellent one if your desk fulfills all needs.

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Cushion Covers

2009-05-08T04:29:00.000-07:00

Cushion covers add to the beauty of sofas, pillows, beds, couches or any other interior furnishing in your home. These covers offer finishing touch to the interior of a home. No home décor is complete till it is furnished with cushion covers. In fact cushion covers are a bonus to interior beauty. They can superbly change interior look of your home in addition to covering up your cushions. Multicolored and embroidered cushion covers create luxurious look and can transform your room into rapture.

Cushion covers are available in a variety of amazing textures and designs. The covers come into various shapes such as square, rectangular, round, oval and other shapes like flowers, animals, stars etc. These covers are further ornamented using mirror works, prints, embroidery and patch work on them.

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Innovative Kids’ Room Themes

2009-05-06T04:19:00.000-07:00

Are you going to design your kids’ room? Keep in mind their wild imaginations, playthings, fun items, color schemes, wall papers in their rooms. It’s wise to allow them go through raptures, make their imagination go wild; enjoy funny items. If you want your kids to play indoors, you need to make their room interesting and playful.

To make your kids room interesting, apply fascinating color themes on walls, place cartoons and attractive toys and add several fun things to your kids’ room. You can decorate your kids’ room with any theme that your kid would like to entertain with. In fact kids’ room reflects your creativity for colors and various themes on wall paints. The following are a few choices of kids’ room themes.

Movie Themes: Every kid wants to see an animated film like Alibaba’s, Aladin’s, any toy story etc. It’s wise to purchase cloths, furniture items with movie themes. You can go for wall papers showing movie characters or paint them on walls.

Cartoon themes: cartoons having different drawings and colors attract kids’ attention towards them. You can fulfill their quest imaginative of pictures by drawing various cartoons on walls. Cartoons characters like Mickey mouse, a fairy, any flower etc. can turn their room into a land of pleasure. In addition you can go for hand painted murals, curved lines and other pretty diagrams on walls.

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Taking Therapeutic Bath

2009-05-04T04:38:00.001-07:00

Taking bath into hot water/Jacuzzi bath reduces stress and gives freshness. After bath you would feel extremely relaxed and revitalized. Warm bath allows you to get pleasure from luxurious dip into Jacuzzi. Jacuzzi bath is therapeutic since the body and mind are refreshed after getting warm massage through warm water. After bath you would feel extremely relaxed and refreshed. So a warm bath definitely reduces stress.

A sink bath is most practical way to lessen worries and relieve the strain. A warm bath takes away day long hassle and makes you refreshed for further activities. Our body gets a warm massage that makes us feel nice after a weary day. It’s always luxurious to dip into Jacuzzi easing at stress of the day.

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Bedroom Lighting

2009-05-01T05:37:00.000-07:00

Bedroom lighting greatly affects the way you go through the night. Consider all activities in bedroom before you go for any lighting. In addition to sleeping, the room can be used for exercise, reading or watching movie. You can opt for task lighting, chandeliers, and dimmers to make your bedroom a pleasant place. You may need reading lamp on both sides of your bed. Elegant fixtures are required to create a warm atmosphere in bedroom.

Tips for bedroom lighting

Install stylish chandelier fixtures to create a stimulating atmosphere in bedroom.
Utilize dimmers that match with surroundings of your bedroom to enjoy romantic night.
Fix ceiling lighting at the centre of room to provide proper illumination.
Apply wall scones to create stylish and lustrous look in bedroom.
Never use opaque ceiling lights as they make you room too dark.

Thus you can create calm, relaxed and refreshing atmosphere in your bedroom.

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Tile Flooring

2009-04-30T05:06:00.001-07:00

Tile flooring is one of the fastest growing trends in flooring design. Tiles come in a variety of designs, sizes and materials. The following are a few choices of tiles to ornament floors of your house.

Glazed Tiles: These tiles have more shine than of unglazed tiles. Attractive patterns, designs and wide color range of tiles create pleasant feel while walking on floors. Glazed tiles are thin with surface texture ranging from high gloss to mat. The tiles are preferred for external surfaces as they get prone to polishing when exposed to water.
Mosaic Tiles: If you want to modernize your home, opt for mosaic tiles. The tiles are available in various designs and shapes. A variety of color, texture and designs makes mosaic tiles a superior choice for flooring.
Ceramic Tiles: These tiles are available in variety of colors, designs and finish. The designer can extend his imagination and create unique wall and floor design using these tiles. These tiles are scratch resistant, stain resistant and durable.

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Kitchen Design Ideas

2009-04-29T04:34:00.000-07:00

Designing a kitchen needs special attention as it is considered the heart of home. Each designing element has importance in kitchen. You have to make a choice for modern counter tops and storage cabinets for food materials. Color themes match up with walls of the house. Lighting fixtures with good lighting are required for proper cooking in the kitchen. There are enough selves for placing materials on them. The design of your kitchen not only reflects your cooking range but aesthetic beauty of the space also.

While designing kitchen

Opt for sliding or folding, soft open doors that can be shut with a gentle touch. The windows are so designed that they draw maximum daylight into kitchen giving cross ventilation. Outer door and window shutters should have wire gauze. The floor of kitchen is one centimeter lower than any other floor in house. Make sure there is proper flow in foor fltowards floor trap in kitchen. Keeping in mind wear and tear and spills of food, choose any of terrazzo, marble slab, Kota stone and ceramic tiles flooring which are resistant to acid and chemicals also.

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Timber Purchasing Guidelines

2009-04-28T04:15:00.000-07:00

Hard wood or ply wood products for example ply panel, block board particle board etc. are used to make articles of furniture and enhance interiors of the house. Frames and shutters of doors and windows should be made from hard wood. The timber must be of first grade and be free from decay, fungal growth, cracks dead knots, warm holes and warps or streaks on splits of exposed edges and be well seasoned.

Guidelines for purchasing quality timber

Don’t purchase any warp wooden piece.
Don’t purchase any wooden piece with dead knots, cracks, decayed portion and fungi etc. also.
Check out wood or timber for color and cracks as shopkeepers polish wooden piece and fill putty between cracks and in decayed portions to hide defects.
Identify any suspected spot on wood by rubbing with any hard object. If there is any putty, it will come out from wooden piece.
Make sure that corner of wooden piece is at right angle. If it is not at right angle, the size of wooden piece remains less than that of required at the time of finishing.

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Dinning Room Chairs

2009-04-27T06:50:00.000-07:00

Interior décor of dinning room remains incomplete till it is furnished with an attractive dinning room chairs. These chairs provide us comfort and luxury while taking meal. Opt for dining chairs that match up with color and pattern of walls. They can give us comfort and luxury while watching movie or listening to music in living room too. A nice arrangement of chairs can make you conspicuous and wow for interior beauty of dining room. Let’s find out a few options of dinning room chairs.

Wooden dining room chair: Wooden dinning room chairs have always been in demand. They are superbly crafted and give excellent look to your dinning room. These chairs offer classic style with modern convenience and make the space matchless. Wooden chairs are available in variety of colors including a range of shades of natural wood and present fine craftsmanship, endless designs, and luxurious look.

Plastic dining room chair: Plastic chairs are becoming popular as an article of furniture in dining room. They add to the look of dining room and provide ease at dining. Plastic chars are light weight, easy to clean, and less expensive. They are available in a variety of designs and bases including wire, four-legged and rocker. They come in various colors and styles like classic, curved back or shell back style or a contoured plastic seat.

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Choice of Living Room Sofa

2009-04-25T05:48:00.000-07:00

Do you want to enhance aesthetic appeal of your living room? Opt for a sofa that matches with interior décor of living room i.e. the color of wall paints and other furniture articles of the room. To enjoy relaxation in leisurely hours and make perfect sense of interior decoration in your living, make a choice of sofa in modern design. However, the selection of sofas purely depends on individual tastes, budget and décor of the room. here I’ve tried to pick a type of sofa.

Inflatable Sofa: Inflatable sofa is latest in trend for the décor of living room. It is called ‘air sofas’ also and is available in multiple colors, different styles and designs. Inflatable sofas are mostly made of plastic and match with modern finishing of the room. This sofa come in various sizes and shapes and is gaining popularity. It is durable, decorative and inexpensive for your living room. This sofa serves the purpose of normal sofa and offers comfort when you are away from home as it is easily portable. It is durable and comfortable and has become functional choices for living room.

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Vastu tips for kitchen

2009-04-24T04:53:00.000-07:00

Vastu provides solution space ailments of kitchen. It tells to locate kitchen in south-east of home as this area brings happiness and prosperity. As per Vastu the lord of ‘Agni’ (Fire) prevails in south-east direction. The stove/hearth should be placed in the same direction of kitchen for the cook may face east direction while cooking.

The second best location for kitchen is north-west part of home. Kitchen must be designed carefully to avoid any negative effects on the health of family members. East quadrant is an excellent location for kitchen as this area brings prosperity and pleasure. South-east is the best location for kitchen also. Do not construct kitchen in north quadrant in diagonal plots to avoid bad effects on the health of female members of family. Avoid locating kitchen under or above Pooja Room, Toilet or Bedroom.

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Low cost interior design

2009-04-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

We are always eager to know latest trends and designs so that we can make interiors of our home wow and stylish. In this post I have tried to identify some low cost interior techniques for wonderful look of home. Fascinating wall paints beautify walls while modern living room sofas are added bonus to the grace of home. Motivating wall papers are another feature for living rooms. The choice of exquisite fabrics for curtains and other items makes our home superb.

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Attractive bedroom windows

2009-04-17T06:14:00.001-07:00

Bedroom windows are rich source of natural light and ventilation to bedroom. To get complete relaxation in leisurely hours and add aesthetic touch to the beauty of your bedroom, opt for stylish and functional windows. Various bedroom windows like skylight windows, awning window, casement windows etc are available for your choice.

Awning bedroom windows: Awning windows are hinged at the top of the wall and open outwards at the bottom with the help of a crank handle. These windows have unique style, energy efficiency, low maintenance and durability and offer light and breeze. You can maintain privacy using windows besides enjoying proper ventilation.
Bay and bow bedroom windows: They are usually made of three adjacent windows or sections of windows in a series and give a curved look. Bay and bow windows receive greater amount of light in comparison to flat windows. Bay windows create a spacious feel in bedrooms and add to the beauty of bedroom.

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Brick Bonds

2009-04-15T00:33:00.000-07:00

High-quality brick bonds ensure the strength of entire brick works and add to the beauty of brick walls and brick pillars. As for example English bond is widely used and is considered to be the strongest bond. Let' s a few types of bonds.

Rat-Trap: Bond Rat-trap bond is laid by placing bricks on their sides having a cavity of 4 (100 mm), with alternate course of stretchers and headers. The headers and stretchers are staggered in subsequent layers to give more strength to the walls. R trap bond takes 20% less bricks, 24% less cement and has 25% less weight than English bond. This bond helps in maintaining good thermal comfort inside the building.

Header Bond: All bricks are arranged in header courses in header bond. This bond is used for curved surface in brick work because if stretcher is used for curved surface, it would project beyond the face of wall.

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Contemporary living room furniture

2009-04-14T05:10:00.000-07:00

To create the sense of comfort and style in your living room, you can opt for contemporary living room furniture. It includes accent chairs, wicker coffee tables, end tables, ottomans, pedestal tables and normal sofas. Here are given a few choices of contemporary living room furniture.

Contemporary sofas: Sofa is always a center of attraction in living room. In the same way contemporary sofa gives functional and aesthetic sense. It provides comfort and relaxation and can be used as sofa cum bed in living room.

Wickers coffee table: Place wicker coffee tables in living room to add an elegant touch to the prettiness of the room. These tables are available in different designs such as: oval, rectangular, square etc. Wicker coffee tables are easy to maintain.

TV stands: These stands provide base for television or other entertaining devices. The stands available in a variety of designs offer aesthetic look to your living room. Some stands have drawers to store CDs and DVD players.

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Garden Furniture

2009-04-13T22:57:00.000-07:00

Attractive garden furniture adds to the beauty of your garden besides giving you comfortable place to sit. A number of garden furniture such as garden benches, tables, garden swings, loungers etc. available in trendy designs makes your garden a pleasant area. You can select from any comfortable furniture from wrought iron garden furniture, cedar garden furniture, plastic garden furniture or stone garden furniture, wood furniture etc.

While deciding on garden furniture, always keep in mind whether conditions. Avoid furniture made from metals in hot climates. Wooden furniture is perfect choice for the area where direct sunlight falls. In regions of heavy rain, portable furniture like weaker, plastic and cane furniture is ideal choice since it can be moved from one place to the other. Also the garden furniture made from stone and concrete is a good option for regions of heavy rains. You can opt for teak wood, rustproof wrought iron furniture if you want solid garden furniture.

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Glass Block Windows - Privacy Plus Security In Bathroom

2009-04-10T05:02:00.000-07:00

To boost up interior look of your bathroom, you can select glass block windows. They will no only add aesthetic beauty to bathroom but will provide enough privacy too. Glass block windows are available in various patterns and have following features.

Benefits of glass block windows

Reduce heating and cooling costs as glass block windows are energy efficient in comparison to single pane glass window.
Offer you obscurity for privacy concern as well as style to your bathroom.
Give you additional security as compared to traditional windows which can be an easy target for intruders. In fact glass block windows come with vinyl frame and nailing fin that gives outstanding security.
Match with any style such as contemporary, traditional or transitional design style.
Easy to clean with soap and water or window cleaning solution.
Easy to maintain as compared to existing bathroom windows since bathroom glass windows are either mortared in or nailed into framed walls.

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2009-04-09T23:23:00.001-07:00

Shower Head - A Stylish Bathing Experience

2009-04-09T05:40:00.000-07:00

Do you want to refresh your body and mind? Opt for a good shower head which gives you a new experience of bath. You can pick out from a variety of incredible designs and attractive styles to add to interior décor of your bathroom. You can choose glass shower heads for wonderful feel in your bathroom. Here are given some choices of shower heads.

Rain shower heads: to enjoy a gentle shower experience, go for rain shower heads. These shower heads pour shower on your body and mind and cool down them. Also you can get high pressure shower experience under these shower heads. Using rain shower head, you can really get an astonishing relaxing feel.

Adjustable shower heads: these shower heads are most popular as you can set them anywhere in your bathroom. Only you need to select right adjustable shower heads for your bathroom so that you can easily grip them while taking bath. Adjustable shower heads allow you to move shower spray around your body.

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Bathroom Safety Tips

2009-04-08T00:55:00.000-07:00

While taking bath, make sure you have made safety arrangements to enjoy pleasant bath. You need to set up the temperature of water heater, use non skid mats and grab bars etc. In addition to good electric devices and appliances, you should keep bathroom neat, clean and dry also. Here are given some bathroom safety tips to enjoy carefree and real bath.

Make use of non-skid mats while you are in bathtub or shower and use another on bathroom floor to avoid fall.
Install grab bars on walls to help you keep balanced while leaving bathtub or shower. Attach grab bars to the studs or other structural supports in wall.
Utilize a transfer bench for elderly or injured persons to help them keep their balance when they step in or out of bathtub or shower.
Elevate toilet seats to help them use their toilets safely and comfortably without any assistance.
Set the temperature of water heater below 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). Hire a professional to do the job for you.
Fix ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect self from dangerous shocks when water and electricity come in contact. Hire an electrician to install GFCI circuit in your bathroom.

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Kitchen Flooring

2009-04-06T04:08:00.000-07:00

Attractive kitchen flooring looks amazing and boosts up the working of the kitchen. You can enhance interiors of a kitchen using any of linoleum flooring, tile flooring, cork flooring, wood flooring, laminate flooring; vinyl flooring etc. Here are given a few choices of flooring for kitchen.

Hardwood flooring: choose hardwood flooring if you want to create beauty and style in your kitchen. It is sound proof and gives charming look in you kitchen. Hardwood kitchen flooring lasts long when properly taken care of. You can simply refinish or stain hardwood floor when you fed up with hardwood kitchen flooring. Today hardwood kitchen flooring is available in urethane finishes which makes flooring resistant to stains and water.

Vinyl flooring: Vinyl kitchen flooring has become popular as it comes in various colors and patterns. It is easy to stand on vinyl flooring for a long time as it consists of soft material. Although vinyl is long lasting but it may get peeled. The only drawback of vinyl flooring is that it is susceptible to water.

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Modern Living Room

2009-04-03T04:43:00.000-07:00

Modern living room reflects aesthetic beauty of home interiors. Modern style furniture in living room has straight lines and offers high comfort level. The furniture with low level, soft furnishing, light colors, space saving furniture, all give modern touch to the interior beauty of living room. All modern accessories are eye catching; compliments to the interiors of living room and offer welcoming atmosphere to your living room.

Modern living room consists of straight line furniture with no carving and offers luxury. Modern style furniture has no ornamentation and is upholstered to give softness to your living room. Sofa, accent chairs, loveseats, coffee table, end table, modern TV stand and entertainment center are essentials of modern living room. Wicker furniture and ottomans are also in trend and add warmth to your living room. You can place a plant container in one corner of the room to enhance the look of modern living room

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Crystal Chandelier

2009-04-02T02:25:00.000-07:00

Do you want to create dazzling effects in your dining room? Opt for crystal chandeliers which offer engaging look to the interiors of your dining room. Crystal chandeliers add sparkling effects to your dining room. You can choose large, modern and genuine styles of crystal chandeliers. The chandeliers may be three armed or five armed, candle lit or lit with glow bulbs.

Crystal chandeliers compliments color schemes
The chandeliers should compliment interior color schemes of dining room. For example select chandelier with gold or bronze finish for earthy tones of your dining room. The chandeliers with silver or black finish look astonishing with the black, blue and white color tones.

Crystal chandeliers magnify light and make your dining amusing. The prismatic effect of crystal chandelier creates a magnificent look around the room. The chandeliers offer matchless beauty to entire décor of the house for ever.

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Living Room Recliners

2009-04-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

Living room recliners offer relaxation to your body when you get tired of your work. These recliners add luxurious touch to the beauty of living room besides giving you the comfort. The recliners with footrest offer absolute comfort when you feel tired from your routine work. You can pick out from a few choices of living room recliners.

Loveseat Recliners: Loveseat recliners are the best option to make your living room good-looking. The loveseat with additional seating is enough to offer you total relaxation. Pick out loveseats with appealing colors and styles that match with interiors of your living room.
Swivel Base Recliners: Swivel base recliners offer you the facility to change their position using the handle of swivel. The strong metal frame with a swivel base supports the chair. The back of the chair is padded with soft fabric and the sloped arms of chair holds up your arms while taking rest. These swivel base recliners offer a style with comfort. Leather upholstered swivel recliner gives a luxurious touch to your living room.

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Kitchen Countertops

2009-03-31T04:56:00.000-07:00

Kitchen countertops ornament interiors of your kitchen. Numerous countertops like granite countertop, marble countertop, laminate countertop, stainless steel countertop etc. enrich the beauty of your kitchen. Always choose a countertop that resists cuts, heat, dampness, grease and corrosive products and matches with different elements of kitchen like cabinets, appliances etc. The following are a few choices of kitchen countertops.

Granite countertop: Granite is widely used for kitchen countertops and enhances elegance of the kitchen. It is long lasting, maintenance-free and does not let bacteria grow randomly. Granite countertops are inflammable when any hot pots are set on them. The granite being made from hardest materials like diamond absorbs stains.
Laminate countertop: Laminate countertops are available in a variety of styles, colors, and textures. The countertop is impact resistant, quite easy to clean and maintain, durable but not permanent. It offers good looks forever if proper care is taken. It has a drawback as it is impossible to repair scratches and cuts.
Stainless steel countertop: choose stainless steel countertop to give modern look to you kitchen. This countertop is easy to clean hygienic, light in weight. The top can handle hot pots and do not chip or scratch. It requires minimal maintenance and can be wiped with baby oil to become smear-free. Also it is durable and heat resistant, nonporous and limits the growth of bacteria.

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Brick Arches

2009-03-30T06:01:00.000-07:00

Brick arches enrich aesthetic beauty and offer architectural view of the buildings. They cover openings of door and windows and transfer the upper loads to the side of walls. The arches need not any extra reinforcements as brick lintels do because of wedge shaped units. A number of arches have been developed over centuries. Here are given details of a few arch designs.

Fine axed brick arch: these arches are constructed carefully by setting bricks into required shape. The bricks are cut into wedge shape properly for fine architectural work in buildings. These arches are constructed with bricks in contrasting colors and the finished shape of fine brick arch gives pleasing appearance.

Gauged brick arch: gauged brick arch is very ornamental and expensive. The bricks have fine dressing before use and the joints between bricks are also very fine. Only a skilled mason with sound knowledge of geometry can construct these arches.

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Bathroom Mirrors

2009-03-28T00:04:00.000-07:00

To make your bathroom appealing, install decorative bathroom mirrors on walls of bathroom. Such bathroom mirrors offer engaging look to the beauty of bathroom interiors. The mirrors add stunning effects to bathroom and make you bathroom elegant. Here are given a few choices of mirrors for your bathroom.

Decorative bathroom mirrors: decorative mirrors enhance the interiors of bathroom. They look wonderful when wall accents and light fixtures are installed on both sides of the mirror. Try to match the look of decorative mirror with the style of your bathroom so that it may complement overall décor of bathroom.

Frameless bathroom mirrors: The view of frameless mirrors is fairly clear in comparison to framed mirrors. You can choose your style, material and finish to give a different look to the bathroom. The glass used in frameless mirrors should be pure.

Round bathroom mirrors: You can use round mirrors to make your bathroom elegant and charming. Round mirrors look nice when they are equipped with mosaic or wooden frames. Opt for wooden frame to get traditional style and choose mosaic frames for modern style.

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The Wonder of Flowers

2009-03-27T00:59:00.000-07:00

The flowers are symbol of love and peace and spread the fragrance around us. The freshness and beauty of flowers soothe our eyes and revitalizes the body and mind. They not only enhance visual beauty of the place but cheer up moods also. Here are given some of uses of the flowers.

Flowers bathroom: Fresh flowers add to the freshness of bath and make the whole bathroom fragrant. On or more fresh flowers help set up the romantic atmosphere in bathroom. Glass or color vases offer a nice touch to the texture of bathroom.

Flowers in dining room: Make use of fresh flowers as a showpiece on dining room table. Select the flowers according to the style and decoration of dining hall. For simple, elegant table furnishing, you can put a sequence of flashing vases or candles on table cloth. Refreshing flowers in every vase creates astonishing atmosphere throughout mealtime or casual dinners. The candles make stimulating blend with sophistication of flowers. A lonely daisy or some other fresh flowers cherish the mood and create feel of love for nature.

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Bedroom Windows

2009-03-26T00:38:00.000-07:00

Bedroom windows are rich source of natural light and ventilation to bedroom where you relax in leisurely hours and get refreshed for the coming day. Opt for a stylish and functional window to add aesthetic touch to the beauty of your bedroom and your house as well. A variety of bedroom windows are available in the market like skylight windows, awning window, casement windows etc.

Awning bedroom windows: these windows offer light and breeze when fixed on walls. Awning windows are hinged at the top of the wall and open outwards at the bottom with the help of a crank handle. These windows have specific features such as unique style, energy efficiency, low maintenance and durability. You can maintain privacy using windows besides enjoying proper ventilation.

Bay and bow bedroom windows: these bedroom windows change the entire look of your bedroom. They are usually made of three adjacent windows or sections of windows in a series and give a curved look. Bay and bow bedroom windows receive greater amount of light as compared to flat windows in rooms. Bay windows create a spacious feel in bedrooms.

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How to decorate your veranda?

2009-03-25T05:04:00.000-07:00

To enhance aesthetic sense and give wings to exterior beauty of your house, you should decorate the porch or veranda in your house. A well decorated veranda gives ornamental space where you sit and relax in leisurely hours. Here are a few tips to decorate veranda of your house.

Make use of colorful furniture: you can place one, two or more than two articles of furniture according to the space available but make sure that it does not create a clutter. Choose light or dark color furniture but keep in mind that light color makes the space look larger whereas the dark colors make the space look small.
Illuminate veranda with table lamps: Table lamps create aesthetic look and offer warm atmosphere in veranda. They are available in different styles and colors and match with the décor. Use string light around veranda if you want to enjoy more lighting in the evening.
Place decorative pieces: these decorative pieces give final touch to the beauty of porch making it attractive. You can use plants, beautiful vases for decoration to change the look of your veranda.

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Dining Room Lighting

2009-03-24T00:41:00.000-07:00

Dining room lighting gives lots of choices to illuminate your dining room. Accent lights, gorgeous chandeliers, pendant etc. affects the colors of wall finishes, curtains and upholstery. Proper lighting makes your mood cheerful while dining, especially with guests in the room. While installing lighting in your dining room, always remember the size and decoration of the room. To create perfect illumination, you can use layers of light in dining room. Such layers of light make your meal time pleasant without creating any glare on your eyes.

Chandeliers for dining room lighting
Chandeliers are wonderful and ornamental elements and boost up the look of entire dining room. Hang chandelier at least 30 inches above the surface of table to provide sufficient lighting for dining. Glass chandeliers provide gleaming effect in dining room. Also you can make choices of other chandeliers like brass, aluminum, wrought iron, crystal chandelier etc.

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Roof Flashing

2009-03-23T00:01:00.001-07:00

Roof flashing technique is used to prevent water leaks from the roof of a house or a building. The flashing is a metal sheet which is installed at roof valleys/ gutter, chimneys, skylights, ridges, roof-wall intersections of the roof. Here are given a few roof flashings to stop leakage of water from the roof of your house.

Chimney flashing: This flashing is installed around the base of chimney to protect house from leakage. This flashing is fixed where walls of chimney rest on roof shingles. It has been categorized in two parts i.e. Cap flashing and Base flashing. Along the slope of roof, cap flashings are arranged in steps where upper steps overlap lower steps. Base flashing should be inserted in such a way on the roof consisting of slate, tiles or asphalt shingles as the joints are water tight living no possibility of leakage.

Valley flashing: This flashing is provided at the joints of two roofs to protect roof from leakage. The channel/gutter is provided on supports to drain out rain water from the roof.

Vent pipe flashing: this flashing is fixed over chimneys and pipes. It comes in shape of cone with a flange at the base and works into the shingles when roofing is applied.

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Bedroom Flooring

2009-03-20T00:14:00.000-07:00

To make your bedroom relaxing and appealing you can opt for marble flooring, laminate flooring, linoleum flooring, cork flooring etc. These floorings offer serene, romantic and aesthetic atmosphere to bedroom. A few bedroom flooring choices are given below.

Linoleum flooring for bedroom: this flooring is an excellent choice as it is soothing to bare feet and one of the most cost effective flooring choices. It is available in a variety of designs and colors and is becoming popular. It is durable, water resistant and remains good under good under tough situations.
Bamboo flooring for bedroom: this flooring is one of the best choices as it remains cool under extreme hot and cold atmosphere. It is suitable for severe weathering conditions. So bamboo flooring is durable, comfortable and superior.
Laminate flooring for bedroom: this flooring comes in various colors, styles and shapes. It is installed only on leveled floor and needs proper maintenance to avoid any damage. This bedroom flooring is clean, durable and scratch resistant. It is easy to install and makes the room look cool. Therefore this flooring becomes a great choice for bedroom.

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Marble flooring and its maintenance

2009-03-19T04:03:00.000-07:00

Marble flooring: Marble is a unique and decorative natural stone that provides aesthetic beauty to the flooring of dining or living room. It has been known for its beauty, craftsmanship, durability in interiors of the house. Marble flooring does not let grow antigens and bacteria which cause allergic diseases. So it’s often called as hypo-allergenic flooring. In summer, the cool surface of marble flooring provides pleasant feel under barefoot.

How to keep marble flooring clean
It is simple to clean marble floor with warm water and a clean sponge. Make the sponge little wet and rub the floor gently till it becomes clean and glossy. If the floor is extremely dirty, use a good detergent and clean cloth till it becomes shiny.

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Stained glass windows

2009-03-14T05:24:00.000-07:00

Stained glass windows allow natural sunlight to enter the house besides providing privacy to you. Such glass windows protect artwork, carpet, woods and furniture from damage by drawing intense sunlight back from your house. They not only offer aesthetic beauty to the windows but make your house appealing also. Stained glass windows, doors and skylights boost up the décor of a home. Stained glass can be applied for various items as follow.

Applications of stained glass

Interior/exterior doors
Cabinets or articles of furniture
Custom lamps, room dividers and partitions
Beveled glass windows, skylights and sidelights
Stained glass skylights for residential/commercial use

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