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Thu, July 17, 2008 5:26 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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For a moderately clogged drain, you can use baking soda and vinegar. Put about ½ cup of baking soda into the drain, then slowly pour ½ cup of vinegar down the drain. The acidic nature of baking soda and the basic nature of vinegar will create a foaming action which will loosen the clog so that it can be rinsed away.
Step 2:
Plunging and pumping a drain is a steadfast way to clear drain blockages. Place the plunger directly over the drain and pump rapidly up and down several times. When you take away the plunger, the water should drain away. If it doesn’t, try again.
Step 3:
If your drain is still blocked, using a drain auger is a good option. Drain auger is a thin long piece of coiled metal with a hook at the end. Feed the auger down through the drain, turning it as you push it through the drainpipe. Either you will push the blockage or pull it up with the help of the hook.
Step 4:
Now, run hot water down the drain once you have opened the blockage. Hot water will wash away anything that may be sticking to the sides of the drainpipes.
Tags: Bathroom, Drain
Wed, July 9, 2008 8:05 am By James Coolridge
 Any plans to make your bathroom appealing? Then bathroom carpets are a must. It makes a bathroom feel warm and inviting to the people. It brings attraction to the bathrooms. They are no more isolated rooms in the corner, but a room with gentle looks. And this makes carpets ideal for use in bathrooms. Bathroom carpets keep the under side of your foot warm. It is the main reason for the wide use in bathrooms. It also supports from biting cold. It is also noteworthy that carpets are non-slip and are safe to use in bathrooms. If you have kids or elders in home, then never say no to bathroom carpets. No wonder this has become an ingredient part in home decoration. Available at lower prices, bathroom carpets are affordable for common men also and are available at various designs and eye catching colours. Generally there is a heavy demand for foam backed carpets among the users.
Just a minute please. Before running to purchase a brand new carpet for the bathroom it is better to know about the different type of fibres used in carpet manufacturing. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the different fibres will help in grabbing the best carpet to your home. Different artificial as well as natural fibres are used for carpet making.
The bathroom carpets from nylon fibres are highly durable, stain resistant and make perfect choice for high traffic areas. It is the highly popular in the market and ensures a long life. Nylon carpets are water resistant and is used bathrooms where the carpets come in contact with water regularly. The polypropylene fibre is resistant to moisture and is easy to clean and maintain. To make things more alluring they are the least expensive of the artificial fibres.
Before purchasing a bathroom carpet, just take care that they are affordable, durable and looks suitable for your bathrooms. Remember, these carpets can make bathrooms look attractive and appealing like any other room. Select the excellent carpets to make your bathroom an alluring part of the home.
Tags: Carpets, Bathroom, interior décor, interior design, fibre, non-slip, polypropylene fibre, nylon carpets
Mon, June 23, 2008 3:48 pm By Seth Eslin
 Steam shower is in the hit list of the most number of purchased household items. Though it is a hot item these days, many people still can’t afford a steam shower due to its high cost. Here comes the idea of installing one’s own steam shower at home which is a cheaper alternative. But before you grab your toolbox and start the work, there are certain things to consider before and at the time of construction of a steam shower. Read on to get steam shower construction tips.
To install a home steam shower, you need to cover the roof of the steam shower enclosure, purchase a special door to seal it and install a steam generator.
It is very important to cover the roof of the enclosure properly, ignorance of which may cause damage to the paint or wallpaper of the walls.
Acrylic dome top is one of the best materials to cover the roof of the steam shower enclosure. Covers made of fiberglass and stainless steel is other good options. When you cover it up, ensure that the ceiling is a bit sloped or curved and not flat. This is because, the condensed water drips straight down if the ceiling is flat. On the contrary, water will slide down the sides if the ceiling is sloped or curved.
Shower doors are available in different colors and styles for home steam shower. While choosing the door, you should ensure that the door is vapor-tight so that steam won’t escape from your steam shower enclosure.
Last but not the least; you need to install a steam shower generator. The generator produces the required steam for your steam shower. Your dealer will help you choose the right model of steam shower generator.
Hire a plumber and electrician to make the connections. It is important to hire a professional to do the job otherwise the warranty of your steam shower enclosure could be voided.
Tags: Bathroom, shower, ideas, steam, capsules, tips
Mon, May 5, 2008 4:50 am By James Coolridge
 When it comes to decorating small spaces, you require being more innovative. Though small rooms require less furniture, accessories and you can decorate them within a small budget, they often look cluttered. You can get the inviting appearance in your small rooms by an organized decoration of the rooms. Here are a few decorating ideas for small space that you should follow to ensure a much de-cluttered and organized space.
First of all, you should clear out the clutter in your rooms. Nothing can be eating-up the space like the stuff that is of no more use.
Let us start with the kitchen. Since there is not as much space as a bigger kitchen, you should utilize over-the-cabinet space in the kitchen for storage purposes. To add the decorative element, suspend a rack from the ceiling and hang a pot from the rack. Place the cooking apparatus in cabinets and drawers and the spices in baskets.
Now let us move on to the living room. Lighter shades give an illusive effect of space. Light, cool colors make a space feel open and airy. You could open up the space by painting the walls with light color. Bring in the natural light by using curtains. A coffee table accumulates much space in the living room. So, use an ottoman with a tray on top to hold drinks and prop up you feet. Instead of huge and bulky sofa, you can use sofa-cum-bed as furniture for the living room. Move the furniture out and away from walkways to open up the space and make it feel larger.
Talking about your bedroom, you can create much space by some creative thinking. Night tables can be avoided in your bedroom. Instead, mount a small shelf on each side of the bed to hold nighttime needs like a small lamp. Place bins under your bed and store out-of-season clothing in them.
The bathroom in your small apartment can be as luxurious as a bigger one by some modifications. Use an over-the-commode shelving unit to hold essentials. Instead of a towel bar, you can hang up the towels using decorative hooks.
The lighting in your home should be creating an illusion of space. Get rid of heavy draperies and open up the windows to let the light of the outdoors into the space. Add more lamps or install track lighting or recessed lighting.
By opening up the space, you will love to live in your small and beautiful home!
Tags: Lighting, Living Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen
Mon, April 28, 2008 6:26 pm By James Coolridge
 In Feng Shui bathroom, you can actually avoid any negative energy coming your way. Follow some universal principles in keeping your bathroom miles apart from all the bad drain energy they produce. Here are some tips for your Feng Shui bathroom.
The location: If you have a two-storey building then your bathroom should never be located right above the main house door or its wall. Your Feng Shui bathroom should not be visible from the main door of the house. Bathroom should face neither your bedroom nor your kitchen. The bathroom should not share their walls as well because all these elements bring negative energy to the residents.
Door and the seat: Always put the seat down and the door closed to keep the energy inside the bathroom. People have found it practically impossible to keep the doors closed because you need to let the steam out after a shower. Many bathrooms get a musky type smell when the bathroom door is kept close for a long time. However, if you want to let the positive Chi remain intact in your bathroom, it is recommended to keep the door closed.
If you don’t want to keep your door opened, place a plant on top of the toilet itself. Plants deflect the bad drain energy and add life force to your bathroom. Wind chimes by the window will also serve the purpose.
Colors: The ideal colors for your Feng Shui bathroom are earthy shades of brown or yellow. Therefore, the earth element in the colors would absorb the water element keeping it in the room and allowing its beneficial effects to remain in the house and be continuous for the people living in it.
The interiors: The toilet seat and the bathtub should have some space between them to allow the Chi to flow around. The windows should not be located directly in front of the door.
This way, design your Feng Shui bathroom and let the positive Chi flow into one of the relaxing rooms of your home!
Tags: Bathroom, color, interiors, window, location
Sat, April 5, 2008 6:40 pm By James Coolridge
 Under floor heating systems is gaining popularity. They are now preferred to many other heating systems. The main advantage of under floor heating systems is that they have unique heating technology which enables them to adjust the room temperature, to keep the room cozier. So if you are looking for a heating system to keep the temperature of your rooms warm, I would also suggest you to opt for under floor heating.
Besides saving money, most of the under flooring heating systems are hassle free and clean. The best thing about them is their convenience to use. They are better solutions to keep your rooms warm, irrespective of the room sizes.
As compared to radiators, under floor heating provide a nicer feeling of warmth. They allow the body to warm from feet to head. It is a great way to warm floors in bathroom and kitchens without the need for radiators. You can also place them in your bedroom.
More and more people in their newly built properties are using the under floor heating system.
Depending on your budget, under floor heating system is available in different wattage.
Under floor heating system actually act as complete home heating solutions.
Tags: Bathroom, Bedroom, under floor heating system, room temperature, Kitchen
Tue, March 25, 2008 9:00 am By James Coolridge
 Are you bored with your plain and old bathroom and want a radical makeover? But you are scared to death about that notion because it will burn a hole in your wallet. So you have been pushing back the desire. Not any more coz here’s how you can get your dream bathroom at a throwaway price!
It’s time for a little color therapy. Colors have proved to be more important to the eye than form itself! You can even use colors as part of an overall scheme to make your bathroom feel bigger. Try balancing a color using another different, but complementary one. This means you might just need a splash of yellow in a violet interior or a bit of orange to sweeten the effects of blue.
For easy inspiration, visit your paint store and pick up a bunch of color swatches along with several brochures containing matched and ready to go color schemes. Or for even more inspiration and advice, check out some of the great color resources on the web.
A simple color swap for your bathroom might be just the update you need! The best part is that it’s super budget friendly - you can complete the project by yourself easily in just a weekend and with only about $50 worth of materials.
Tags: Bathroom, makeover, color, look, tiles
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