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Nov 24, 2011

Add Some Festive Décor To Your Curtain Poles


There are a number of ways to add a little bit of Christmas spirit to your home. The obvious choice is through the Christmas tree, as this has been a tradition for longer than anyone could care to remember. Many people choose to put decorative lights outside their house, and maybe inside too. There are many decorative accents you can add all around the home without having them stand out quite as much as a tree or lights. These pieces can simply be added onto existing furnishings in the home and don’t require any extra additions to the home.

Nov 23, 2011

5 Benefits of Marble Flooring


There are many flooring options available for home builders to choose from. They come in various colors and designs and are made of different materials. Some of the flooring options to choose from are vinyl, linoleum and hardwood. However, one of the most popular materials used for flooring is marble. Here are 5 benefits of marble flooring.

Nov 21, 2011

10 Home Decorating Ideas To Quickly Update Any Room


Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten:
1. Rearrange The Furniture- Pull your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.

Types Of Foundation


Foundation is the lowest part of a structure which provides a base for the super structure proper. This term includes the portion of the structure below the ground level as well as the artificial arrangement of concrete block, piles, raft, grillage, etc. provided to transmit the loads on the structure including the dead weight of the structure itself to the soil below.
If a steel girder provided in a structure is found to be weak and flexible, it can usually be strengthened by suitable means; if a column acting as a load bearing member in a building is found to be indequate, it can be made safe by providing additional reinforcement or by introducing intermediate columns, but if the foundation of a building yields and ruptures the structure, then little can be done to improve the situation.

Nov 19, 2011

Leakage And Defects Caused By Leakage

One of the essential requirements of a building is that it should be dry. Dampness in building may occur due to bad design, faulty construction and use of poor quality of materials. Dampness not only affects the life of the building adversely, but also creates unhygienic conditions for the occupants. Hence, treatment to check dampness is considered to be one of the important items of the work in the construction of the building. The treatment given to prevent leakage of water from roof is generally termed as water proofing, whereas the treatment given to keep the walls, floors and basement dry is termed as damp proofing.

Purpose Of Foundation

Foundation is the lowest part of a structure which provides a base for the super structure proper. This term includes the portion of the structure below the ground level as well as the artificial arrangement of concrete block, piles, raft, grillage, etc. provided to transmit the loads on the structure including the dead weight of the structure itself to the soil below.

Nov 16, 2011

Kitchen Storage Ideas

Kitchen is the most practical space of your home and needs more attention than your other rooms otherwise it gives a dreadful look. The most recent trend in kitchen organization is to utilize pull-out drawers and base organizers. If you are not ready to redesign your kitchen, you can simply implement smart storage ideas for your kitchen. It will definitely enhance the look of your kitchen as well as storage space. 

Commercial Bathroom Dividers

Commercial Bathroom Dividers provide the privacy that people demand in public and office restrooms. These dividers are offered in a large variety of designs and materials. This article will explore the most popular designs and materials currently on the market. Commentary will also be offered about the most common application for each type of material and the key features. The most affordable class of Commercial Bathroom Dividers is Baked Enamel. Today they are stronger and more moisture resistant than those of the past. Their increased strength and moisture resistance is derived from the interlocking panel construction which locks facing metal sheets together without any opening. This prevents moisture from entering the interior and corroding the metal. The manufacturer backs this design with a fifteen year warranty against panel rust-out. The paint process uses the latest technology to create superior adhesion of the paint to the metal. The unit is then "baked" for a very durable and attractive outer finish. This class of divider is the least expensive and most popular with budget-conscious customers. These dividers are found in schools, shopping malls, restaurants, office buildings, and warehouse and manufacturing facilities.

Making the Most from Small Spaces



These days it seems like everybody is downsizing. Moving into a smaller space doesn’t mean you’ll have to live like you did in your college dorm room. There are so many ways to fool the eye and make you think a room is much larger than it actually is. Check out these easy tips to make the most out of a small space.

Nov 13, 2011

White Kitchen Cabinets For a Timeless Kitchen

Timeless and classic, it is the descriptions given to the most popular white kitchen cabinets , and adapt to almost any subject and style of the house. In addition, the cabinets to allow more freedom to play with a variety of tones and colors on floors, walls, and even home accessories.

Nov 1, 2011

Top Ten Tips for Laying Concrete


There's no need to be intimidated by laying concrete - it's an easy material to work with and incredibly versatile. The only thing to remember is that it's difficult to fix mistakes after you've made them, so always plan carefully before you start. Our top ten tips should help you get a great result.