Cats are lovely pets to have in the house but they can quickly become the enemy when they turn your beautiful leather couch into a toilet. When a cat urinates on the couch, you are not only left with an unpleasant smell to deal with but also stains that may prove a challenge to remove. But that is not the only reason you need to be worried; the urine can also destroy the leather by removing all of its tanning oils, and in the end, you are left with a couch that has brittle leather.
11 May 2016
When shopping for building materials for a home renovation or remolding project, it's good to think about reclaimed or recycled materials. This will keep those materials out of landfills and also cut down on the disturbance caused to the ecosystem when harvesting virgin materials. You may not realize the number of reclaimed and recycled building materials you can use for your home, both inside and out, so note a few of those here and then discuss these options with a contractor.
11 May 2016
Painting wood furniture is not as difficult as you might imagine, and this can give old pieces new life and a completely new style. However, as simple as it might be, painting wood furniture does involve some details and some techniques that many homeowners often overlook. When they do, the pieces they paint look shoddy or the paint job is obviously amateurish. To avoid this happening, note the following simple tips.
5 August 2015
If you're responsible for configuring a new library at your facility then there are certain rules and protocols you need to be aware of. You need to know how to set up the library shelving system in the first place, how to properly "shelve" a book and how to manage your library efficiently. What are the main points to consider? Configuring the Space Always ensure that the shelves are properly adjusted according to the average height of the books they contain.
22 April 2015
Teak furniture is renowned for its outdoor resilience even with neglectful maintenance. As such, it should be your first choice when adorning your outdoor spaces. Though expensive, teak has excellent value for its money. It also offers great functionality in outdoor areas where other timber types would shrivel under tough weather conditions. Here are some great furniture choices for your teak outdoor furniture. Pool-side furniture Teak is great for pool-side applications, not only due to the weather, but also because of the exposure to water.
23 March 2015
Hiring a removalist may seem easy, but if you overlook certain basic questions during the hiring process, you could end up with some serious issues. Some of these issues may be with the delivery of your items, other scheduling mishaps, or with the amount of coverage on your items. Before you hire a removalist for your next move, consider the following questions you should ask and why you should ask them.
13 March 2015