Fluorescent lights are a popular choice for lighting a garage space, as well as any other enclosed spaces around the home. They are also widely available and affordable, making them a well-recommended choice if you are on a budget. Florescent lights are designed to evenly light an enclosed area, emulating how it would be lit by daylight. This makes them perfect for work areas, or places that need a high level of visibility. They are also very reliable and energy efficient, especially when compared to other lighting options. Higher quality versions of fluorescent lights are also available, which produce more light…
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Painter’s tape is a unique type of masking tape that is used to cover an area to protect it when painting. It is especially useful for creating crisp straight lines and corners. Here’s how to use painter’s tape to mask an area for painting. First, tear of a strip of tape around two feet long. Carefully place the tape along the area that needs to be protected. Begin to seal the tape firmly against the surface. The tape can be tightly stuck down using a spoon or a fingernail. Once the tape has been sealed, paint the desired area. When…
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Camping stoves are often used outside the home in the countryside, but they can be fun to use in the garden too. They are a great way for families to experience a little outdoor adventure without leaving the home. However they do use an open flame so it’s important to know what you are doing before hand. Using a Camping Stove When using a camping stove in the garden, place the stove on a flat even surface. Ideally a paving stone or flat area of ground. If you are using a tent don’t light the stove inside of it, make…
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Coloured glass windows are a fantastic way to give a building a stylish, ornamental viewing opening that looks great from the outside as well as in. Coloured glass can be used in many different ways, from doors to garage openings, and stylised decorative windows. There are countless designs of coloured windows available, in modern and traditional styles. Which suits the house best will come down to personal taste, but it’s recommended to use traditional styles for older buildings and more modern designs for newer homes. Some of the styles available include: Etched glass, bevelled glass, overlay stained glass and fused…
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A simple house plant can transform and bring new life into a room. It’s an easy way to update the decor without investing in anything too extensive. But not all house plants are the same, with different plants being suited to different types of rooms. The Dining Room The types of plants that are best suited for the dining room are rubber trees, begonias and philodendrons. Anything that’s eye-catching and visually impressive works well in this space, a place that often sees guests. The Living Room For the living room, plants that are ornate and have a little grandeur about them breathe…
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Outdoor furniture makes a patio area, so much so that it’s almost strange not to have furniture of some sort. Even a small item can make a big impact, so choosing the right seats, tables and adornments is essential in furnishing a well designed patio space. Be sure to try out any patio seats before you buy them. If a seat is comfortable it will be used regularly, just like interior furniture. Trying out seats or benches is important, especially for interesting looking ones, as some seats might have good looks but not-so-good comfort. Remember that years can be added to the life…
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Fixing an awning to the side of a house can be quite a bold design statement. Awnings are large and dramatically change the visual appearance of the building, so choosing one that fits is important. Fortunately there are many designs to choose from, the right one just needs to be found. Fixed Or Retractable? Home awnings are available in fixed or retractable designs, both of which do the same job, but they do it in different ways. Fixed awnings are permanent structures, once installed they can’t be adjusted. They are more sturdy and tend to be larger in design than…
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When building or customising a modern home, one of the basic requirements is a good home networking system. This is the wiring that powers all of the equipment in the home, and can make a big difference to the quality of life of its residents. While there are a lot of electronics contractors out there that will install a system, not all of them work in the same way. Each of them will likely have a specific focus they try to herald to make them stand out from the rest. An audio installer that can install a home network will likely…
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In highly variable climates the temprature of a home can change rapidly. However, many people don’t tackle the problem before hand and often wait until the weather affects them so much that they are forced to deal with it. A good way to prepare a home for a variable climate is to install an active heating and cooling system. While this may be necessary in certain climates, don’t rush to buy a heater or air conditioner unless it is absoloutely necessary. It’s a good idea to consider how the home can be improved to make it more comfortable before purchasing expensive…
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In earlier times, homeowners didn’t pay attention towards garage doors because they thought that this is the place where they can park their vehicles but now criminals seek out so many things so homeowners are thinking of giving protection to their garages also. Garage doors not only protect the garage but also everything which is in it such as vehicles, tools and other belongings. Your garage is not only for parking vehicles but also this is a storage area.
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An unfortunate problem that occurs with roof vents is that they tend to leak. Often this is a result of heavy rainfall or other harsh weather conditions that can wear down these more vulnerable parts of the roof. However if this does occur the leaks can be fixed relatively quickly. Spotting the leak The first thing to do is to find exactly which part of the roof vent is leaking. Check for cracked housings on plastic roof vents and broken seams on metal ones. You might be tempted to throw caulk at the problem, but that solution won’t last long. There’s…
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Many of us make use of security cameras of some sort to keep watch over our homes. Its a good idea to do so, as cameras are a big deterrent against burglars, often stopping a potential break in just by having them placed somewhere where they are seen easily. But cameras can also be placed more strategically, improving their chance of catching burglars, should they manage to get into the home. It may come as a surprise, but many burglars gain entry int a home through the front door. What usually happens is that a burglar will come up to your…