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Block out That Noise Now!
Posted by Shue in Home Decorating Tips, Tips on 05 4th, 2009
Have you ever thought about sound-proofing your bedroom or any other part of the house? It is very helpful if you want to have a good night’s sleep when there is loud music blaring from the neighbor’s speakers.
There are sound-absorbing materials available that can be used for doors and ceilings to cut down noise. You can also use insulation tiles and carpeting for reducing noise pollution. Keep in mind that hard tiles and hardwood flooring are good transmitters of noise, so avoid them as much as possible.
Who would not like to come back to a peaceful home after work?
read comments (0)Which Paint is good for Your Child?
Posted by Shue in Home Decorating Tips, Tips on 05 3rd, 2009
A child will be a child and tend to use the wall as a drawing surface. My kid used to do the same thing. I was trying to find some paint that could save my walls from such art attacks!
I found out that there are various nontoxic, water-based acrylic paints available that are washable and do not chip off easily. You can also go for a semi-gloss enamel paint that has a little shine and looks good too.
These paints will not harm your kid even if he accidentally puts it into his mouth, so choose a shade now!
Which Doorbell Works Well
Posted by Shue in Home Decorating Tips, Tips on 05 2nd, 2009
Oh no, I am not going to talk about the different manufacturers of doorbells here. I am going to discuss what sort of doorbell is practical for home use.
There are some people who prefer a doorbell that sounds like a chirping bird. Then I have also come across a doorbell that actually played movie tracks when pressed! But I still prefer the ding-dong sounding doorbell as it serves the purpose well and is not very costly too. It is low on maintenance and care.
When you are anyway going to answer the doorbell, why spend so much on it?
Unclog that drain now
Posted by Shue in Bathroom, Kitchen, Tips on 05 1st, 2009
It is indeed irritating to find a clogged sink when you are in a hurry. There are several anti-clogging powders available that help you out in such emergencies. There are certain tricks that will keep your kitchen sink clear and not give rise to such situations.
Make it a point to pour a glass of very hot water down the drain every night before bedtime. This will wash out all the oily and greasy food stuff that sticks to the water pipes and keep it clean. Make sure that no food particles are left in the dishes before washing them in the sink to avoid clogging later.
