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Five kitchen remodelling ideas
It is true that we all spend a lot of time in our kitchen. We cook, eat, clean, spend time with our family and friends and sometimes, we even work, read and write in our kitchen. That is why the…
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How to remodel a bathroom
The bathroom became a room of importance at the end of the 19th century. In the beginning, the fixtures and the room was plain but, as the time progressed, the style changed and colour entered the…
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A guide to mould removal
Cleaning up heavy household mould infestation is often best left to mould removal companies. If you do tackle surface mildew and mould yourself, avoid contact with the mould and caustic cleaning…
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How to make a bamboo floor mat
Bamboo use in China has extended for at least 4000 years. Bamboo has been used to make mats, book, and as building materials. Bamboo is so plentiful that China has been called "the Kingdom of…
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A guide to buying a corner toilet
Rudimentary forms of toilets existed as far back as 3000BC. Romans developed the idea of the toilet further by having sewer systems. The first flush toilet may have been invented by John Harrington,…
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A guide to UPVC door handles
UPVC, or PVC, stands for polyvinyl chloride, and was invented by Eugen Baumann in 1872. In 1913, another German, Friedrich Klatte, developed a "new method of the polymerisation of vinyl chloride…
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A guide to small bathroom designs
Since the bathroom began to be a regular part of the house in the late 1899s, it has undergone a change from a sterile, hygienic room to one of colour and, perhaps even, comfort. When you have a…
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A guide to buying solid oak flooring
Oak floors are durable, hardwood floors thanks to the denseness of its wood. Historic homes in Europe have oak floors, and with proper care, these floors can last a long time. Oak wood is beautiful…
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Where to buy a steel bath
Steel bathtubs can be long lasting and durable products that help you to make a bathroom space complete. Where you should go to buy your bath will depend upon what kind of steel tub you are…
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Where to buy a flat pack kitchen
Flat pack refers to the method of packaging furniture in pieces. The assembly will not be by the factory but the buyer.The first company to make flat pack furniture was the Sauder Woodworking. In…
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Using free kitchen design tools
Designing your kitchen can be a fun project. However, it can be a bit overwhelming as well. Fortunately, you do not need to hire an architect to help you to plan your project - you can take advantage…
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Where to buy free-standing baths
The earliest free-standing bath dates back to at least 3300 BC. On the island of Crete, a free-standing pedestal tub made of pottery was found and was five feet long. In ancient Greece, tubs were…
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What you need to know about carpet padding
When you buy a carpet or lay a carpet down in your home, you need to think about carpet padding. Carpet padding helps to extend the life of your carpet by helping it to wear evenly, while keeping it…
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Gifts for the contemporary home
Housewarming is a tradition that is worldwide. A version of it can be found in most cultures. The origin is a wish to bring good fortune to the new home of friends and family. The tradition continues…
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A guide to decorating the living room
The living room is actually a fairly new invention. The room which it supplants as far as popularity is concerned is the parlour, that comes from the French verb "parler" which means "to speak." The…