Samuel Kelley
How to clean Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds are a popular choice for a window covering - they are easy to install and allow you to control the amount of light entering the room. However, like everything else, they will attract dust, and sooner or later they will need cleaning. Here's a quick guide on how to keep your blinds as fresh as when you bought them.
Remove stains
Check your blinds before cleaning for any sticky stains or other problem spots.
3 Food Packing Tips That Will Save Space in Your Camping Backpack
When it comes to packing for a camping trip, food and cooking utensils are two essentials that can't be left out of your backpack. However, it is possible to cut down on the space they take up if you want to leave more room for clothes, activity gear, or souvenirs. If you want to save space in your backpack, follow these 3 simple tips.
Empty Multiple Packets into One Bag
Three Essential Tips for Enhancing Your Interior Space Using Plantation Shutters
You should think about using plantation shutters if the time for replacing your old window covering has come. Plantation shutters have a simple design which will enhance the appeal of both modern spaces and traditional homes. Also, these elements are favoured by potential homeowners. The addition of the shutters could increase the value of your property. However, it is essential to remember that the level of appeal and the value will depend on your window treatment selection.
3 Beautiful Plant Varieties That Are Ideal For A Lush And Verdant Conservatory
Conservatories are a common addition to homes that experience cold winters. They're a wonderful way to enjoy communing with the natural world and enjoying the winter sun without having to brave the inhospitable elements at the same time. If you have a conservatory or you're planning to build one, then you may be hoping to create a lush, green indoor garden within the space.
Conservatories are an excellent location to grow plants in.
Shade Sail Splats: How to Deal With Target-Bombing Bird Droppings
When you decided to put up shade sails in your garden, you probably imagined how lovely it would be to sit under a gently billowing sail that gave you some stylish and welcome shade from the sun. Things may not look so rosy, however, when you look up at your sail one day and notice an unsightly blob of bird poo sitting on it. You can't do much to prevent your local feathered bird gang from leaving droppings on your sail every now and then, but you can make things right again by acting quickly to deal with the mess.
3 Things to Consider When Creating a Foodie's Kitchen in a Small Space
The new generation of classy cooking shows and celebrity chefs has spawned a growing breed of adventurous and appreciative home cooks. If you're a true foodie that loves to cook up delicious and exotic meals for friends and family, then renovating your kitchen will be a joyful and exciting project.
Many people imagine that a proper chef's kitchen needs to be spacious and if your kitchen is small, you may think you can't create a design that's a foodie's dream.
How to Prevent Fading in a Summerhouse
Found in a large number of suburban Australian homes, summerhouses are a popular way of creating an additional room in a garden. Because they have lots of windows, usually in the form of large glazed doors, summerhouses can get hot when they are not open. In addition, the amount of glazing allows lots of ultraviolet light in. In turn, this will cause the contents of a summerhouse to fade in time.
Reasons To Choose Aluminium Frames For Your New Double Glazed Windows
Whether you want to block out outside noise, prevent heat exchange that jacks up your heating an air conditioning bills or provide better security against burglars and other intruders, there are many good reasons to install double glazed windows in your home. However, any double glazed window is only as good as the frames that hold the two separate panes of glass in place, and when it comes to choosing frames you have a variety of different materials to choose from.
Discoloured Concrete Paths: Causes and Solutions
There's a reason why so many homes have paths made of concrete tiles. It's relatively inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing, and extremely durable. While concrete tiles can discolour as the years go by, this is generally a very minor lightening due to exposure to the sun and other elements. When one or more concrete tiles begin to darken, this is a sign that all might not be well, and a straightforward replacement is only ever going to be a temporary fix.
Shower Screens—The Irresistible Appeal of Glass
You may have been deliberating on giving your bathroom a facelift, but could be wary of spending outrageous amounts of money on a large-scale remodel. When some homeowners factor in how much work needs to be completed plus the cost of all the supplies and labour, the project remains a non-starter, and they stay stuck with their decrepit bathroom. But this does not have to be your reality. There are small changes that you can make that can have a massive impact on your space; one of them is changing out your shower curtains for a glass shower screen.