Posted on : 26-05-2007 | By :
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You should think about all shapes of dining table according to your place following tips will help you
- Pluses:
- 1.Works well for casual (and romantic) dining since it seats 2-4 people.
- 2. Space-saver in a small room as it is easily stored or put away in corners when not in use.
- Minuses: Wouldn’t fit a large group; Looks odd in large or long rooms and the sharp corners can be dangerous for small children and pets.
- Pluses:
- Can seat more people and may also function as a buffet table.
Posted on : 26-05-2007 | By :
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- To avoid the formation of bath rings in the tub, avoid oily bath preparations. A moisturising bubble bath or bath oils will make matters worse. Avoid shampooing or conditioning your hair in the tub as well as that would add to your woes.
- Use a water softener if your water is hard; rinse the tub down immediately after bathing.
- If a ring forms, wipe it off with ammonia solution (wear rubber gloves while doing so to protect your skin and hands). Else dip a damp sponge in baking soda and use as a wipe. Scrub firmly for stubborn stains.
Posted on : 26-05-2007 | By :
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- Strip the bed of soiled linens. Place the pillows and blankets out of the way on a chair or table.
- Straighten the mattress and begin by placing a mattress cover on the mattress. Spread it out evenly and tuck in tightly at the corners.
- Place the bedsheet over this, letting sides hang down.
- Place the blanket. The top edge should be 12 inches away from the top of the bed.
- Fold the bedsheet back over the blanket.
- Spread the night spread over the blanket If using one.
Posted on : 26-05-2007 | By :
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- Fresh flowers can work wonders with their natural bright colours. If there is a corner you don’t know what to do with or don’t have the time to neaten up, just place a large flower vase with a bunch of colourful flowers and that’s it.
- Another natural way of adding colour is to place a large glass bowl of fresh fruits on a fresh smelling and clean table cloth. Fresh fruits of the season are very appealing and make guests feel very welcome.
- Changing cushion covers and adding a throw, bright ones for a dull room, and subdued colours for a bright room brings about an instant change.
Posted on : 26-05-2007 | By :
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- Change your soft furnishing to warmer and more solid shades of colour to create a warmer surroundings. You can also layer your furnishings by adding a runner over your table or adding a valance to your window treatment.
- You can re-arrange your furniture to create new seating arrangements that are closer together, nearer a focal point, for cozier evenings or to catch the sunlight as it changes direction.
- Bring out the carpets and dhurries to place under your feet. Place throw rugs casually over armchairs and sofas, on which you can cuddle up with a book whenever you wish.

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Tips to make perfect laundry room
- Paint the walls and the woodwork in the laundry room white using acrylic paint – it will look fresh and stains can be washed off easily.
- Opt for a top quality washing machine. A semi-automatic machine might suit you better, as it will do double the work of a fully automatic machine in die same time.
- Install a stainless-steel sink with running hot and cold water. Let the counter top be granite for easy cleaning and low maintenance.
- Fit easily reachable, open shelving to store all your laundry essentials. A few pegs on the wall behind the door would also come in handy for hanging laundry bags.
- If not using a machine dryer, utilise the height of the room space by suspending a clothesline overhead that can be hoisted up out of the way.
- A fold-down Formica surface can be propped up to fold laundry, treat stains, scrub collars and hems, repair clothes and do the ironing.
- The room should be well lit with natural or artificial light to make it easier to check for stains.
- Fix a rod across one wall of the room at an easily reachable height to hang ironed clothes on hangers before shifting to cupboards.
- To brighten the room, hang floral fabric curtains on the window. Old china plates look great as wall decoration instead of framed pictures which may be ruined by humidity.
- A comfortable stool to perch on while ironing is a must.
- Keep the space spotlessly clean.
Posted on : 21-05-2007 | By :
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- When the cold weather arrives, have a collection of cozy, fluffy throws to place on your furniture for snuggling. Remove them or replace with soft cotton or silk throws for warmer months.
- Remove the toasty down-filled duvet from your bed In the summer and substitute a light cotton matalasse bed cover or a simple cotton blanket.
- Floral arrangements of pine and holiday colours can be changed for light, colourful ones for the spring and summer. Put away dark brass or pottery containers and bring out clear glass or crystal vases.

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When washing bed linen add a few drops of lavender oil to the final rinse.
The light fragrance will help you sleep better.
Posted on : 16-05-2007 | By :
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- Cleaning the kitchen is the first step. Cockroaches breed in unclean, damp places that offer easy access to food. Keep all the eatables well covered and tightly sealed in vacuum-sealed containers. Wipe your countertop clean of sugar, atta any other food spills
- Start with periodic cleaning of the drains and the sewage system – the breeding place of the cockroaches. A weekly scrub and drain cleaner will go a long way.
- Fix cockroach traps inside all drain covers. (Ask your plumber to get you the rust-free ones for easier, fuss-free cleaning.)
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