DIY & Decor

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  • Bathroom Decor Trends

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    For the last couple of years two approaches have been dominating bathroom design & decoration – the modern and the natural. The modern bathroom is about high-tech gadgets and finishes. This look is defined by walk-in showers with frameless glass panels or a wet-room;  wall-mounted taps; wall-mounted TV; mood-lighting systems; steam enclosures; chrome, glass and…

  • Bathroom decoration

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    Bathroom decoration ideas for a small budget Sometimes we don’t have the money to remodel our bathroom but quite honestly a bathroom often doesn’t need a complete revamp, just some refreshing and restyling. Obviously if the bathroom is very dated, then it’s best to remodel – but if you have a decent shower, toilet bowl…

  • Small Rooms

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    We are living in smaller homes than we used to, yet we need to accommodate more stuff than ever before. In our previous article on decorating small spaces, we wrote about some of the basic rules of designing small rooms. If you’ve just moved into a smallish apartment or house read that article first –…

  • Laundry cleaning

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    In the previous articles you read about cleaning in a natural way; how to make your own cleaners; how to clean your bathroom and kitchen. This article will give you tips on how to clean your laundry in an eco-friendly way using non-toxic methods. For recent generations washing machines have made cleaning laundry much easier,…

  • Natural Kitchen Cleaners

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    In the previous articles you read about natural cleaning methods & products and how to utilise these to make your own household cleaners.  Then you read about how to use these to clean the bathroom. This article will help you to clean your kitchen naturally and ecologically.. Refrigerator cleaning Wipe the fridge with a solution…

  • Decorating rental properties

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    Investing in property is getting more and more popular, and is an ideal project for the DIY enthusiast. There are also many people who rent out their homes for a year or two whilst they travel around the world or work abroad. However, when it comes to decorating or preparing a property to rent out-…

  • Natural Bathroom cleaning

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    In the previous article you read about natural cleaning methods & products and how to create your own remedies. This article will help you to clean your bathroom naturally and ecologically. Bathroom cleaner Mix 1 ½ cups of bicarbonate of soda with 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 drop of lavender,…

  • Natural cleaning remedies

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    Having read about natural cleaning products, you can now try out the following remedies. If you know of any others, please add them at the bottom in the comments section. You can mix most of these agents in advance and keep them in recycled plastic bottles. They do not last as long as commercial chemical…

  • Natural Cleaning

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    We are getting more aware of the damaging effects of mainstream cleaning products on our health and the environment. More and more of us seem to suffer from environmental allergies or are becoming sensitive to chemical substances. More and more children are getting asthma – apparently mainly as a result of toxic household cleaners. The…

  • Summer sale

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    If you’re remodeling your home, or just a room in your home, this is the time to buy things! The Summer sales are on in most home & homeware stores, so start looking for some bargains. If you’re at the beginning of you’re project – think about the final picture. It’s not easy, but if…