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Finding the Perfect Cat Tree for your Cat, not as Easy as you Might Think
The Easiest Home Business Ideas
Work At Home Tips To Boost Your Holiday Income
E-mail Marketing – Selling Your Work from Home Ideas
Kitchen Ideas
Kids Bath Accessories | Kids Bath Decor | kids bathroom ideas
Home Tips: Windows does not feel the cold
Chest Exercises at Home Tips
Bad Ideas Boise
Build a big house gym for cheap

Finding the Perfect Cat Tree for your Cat, not as Easy as you Might Think

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Many cats need a good amount of stimulation in order to keep them from becoming board, and we all know what a board cat is capable of! Cat trees provide that type of stimulation.

Most people wonder what to look for in a cat tree. As a cat tree manufacturer and a cat breeder, I would like to point out what is important to me.

Safety first:

All cat breeders know what mischief our cats are capable of. If there's danger in your house, your cats are going to find it. Not only is the cat tree manufacturer responsible for making a well built, safe cat tree but the cat owner is responsible for using good judgement in the selection and use of it..

First, make sure the design of the cat tree does not compromise safety. Only purchase stable, well built cat trees. Beware of cat trees that are cheaply made and can collapse under the weight of your cats. You also want to purchase a cat tree that will not tip over when your cat , who has invisible wings it seems, takes a flying leap and lands on top or on the side of the tree. You have to take into account that smaller, lighter cat trees will not be as stable when used by a big, heavy cat, but even if you buy a small cat tree there are ways to test for stability. You can test your cat tree before purchase by taking it through the tip test. Tip the cat tree a bit and see if it falls over or if it rights itself (be careful if it's a large tree, you don't want a large tree falling on you and the store might not appreciate you knocking over all of the large trees in the place). Rock it a bit to see if it stays upright. It's ok if the tree sways some with the movement of the cat, that's normal, but it is not OK if the cat tree tips over easily.

If you purchase your tree from an internet website you won't be able to put it through the tip test, but you can always ask for customer testimonials to see how other customers feel about the stability of the products you intend to buy. Be sure that there is a return policy in case the tree does not meet stability requirements, however, also be sure to read and agree to the store's return policy before you make the purchase. Many stores will not let you return a used product so be sure to take the tip test before you let your cats use the tree.

Your cat tree should be sturdy enough to surface clean and sanitize. There are a large number of cats trees on the market that are made with cardboard tubing as the core of the structure. I don't recommend cat trees made with cardboard because cardboard may not hold up well, especially if you surface clean your cat tree regularly with anything moist. If you have a cat tree with cardboard tubing as the main supportive structure, be sure to inspect it regularly for any weakness.

Many cat trees use toxic chemicals, dyes, and glues in the manufacturing process. It is not a good idea to use a cat tree with any of these items, particularly for cats that tend to bite at the carpeting and materials used on cat trees.

Be sure to buy a tree suitable for it's purpose. Don't buy a carpeted cat tree for outside unless it will be in an area protected from rain and moisture. If you keep a carpet and wood cat tree outside, even under a covered patio, moisture may still cause mold to develop on or inside of your cat tree.

For outside cat furniture, make sure that the cat house is suitable for cats. Most outdoor houses on the market are designed for dogs and not for cats, so do your homework when looking for those type of items.

Now for owner responsibility in the use and placement of the cat tree. As the owner it is important that you use good judgement when finding a suitable spot for your cat tree. Don't put your cat tree in any area that cats might get hurt jumping down from the tree or if they should fall from the tree, particularly if the tree is very tall. One time someone reported that they placed a tall cat tree at the top of 3 flights of stairs. The stairs were open all the way to the basement. For unknown reasons the cat fell from the top of the tree and fell down three flights of stairs, landing on the basement steps. I'm happy to report that there were no serious injuries, but this was a lesson learned for that poor cat owner who chose the wrong spot for her cat tree!

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My own cats spy their 6 foot cat tree from the 10 foot balcony in my house wanting to jump all the way over to the cat tree. My husband thought about putting the cat tree under the balcony so they could get onto the top of the cat tree from there. I thought it was not a wise idea because I did not want to encourage my cats to play balancing acts on the balcony rail, and if we ever moved the cat tree they might still think that they can play on the balcony. Instead, I keep the cat tree on the other side of the room and reprimand my cats when they get on the balcony. I plan on putting patio netting over the front of the balcony to keep them off.

There are other hidden dangers that the cat owner needs to beware of. Some cat trees are very large and heavy. You want to be sure that you keep large dogs and children away from and off off your cat trees. Large dogs might be able to tip over the cat tree and children like to climb on them and they might fall from the tree or knock them down on top of themselves. Make it clear to your human children and your non feline furry children that it is NOT OK to play on or around the cat tree.

Dangling toys can also be a huge hazzard for playful cats. I heard a report about an accident from a person tying a long, thin bungee type of toy to a cat tree. When the owner was out of the room the cat hung herself on the bungee cord. The owner came back into the room just in time to save the cat! If you want to put a danging toy on your cat tree, make sure it is not long enough for the cat to wrap around it's neck.. Bungee type of toys can be particularly dangerous because they stretch.

You want to be cautious about any toy that is hanging from anywhere, be it doorknob or cat tree.

Finally, don't do anything stupid like put a tv set on top of the cat tree trunk. It sounds really off the wall but I have heard of really strange uses for cat trees.

Accessability:

Make sure the cat tree you intend to purchase is accessible to your cats. There are all kinds of situations that call for a really accessible cat tree. Your cats may be old, overweight, declawed, or have health issues. If you have large cats, will your cat tree be large enough to accommodate them? Will they fit into the cubby holes or house(if the cat tree has holes or houses)?

The cats also need to be able to get up and down the tree easily or they probably wont use it.

A good idea is to get a cat tree that you can purchase additional parts in case your tree needs to be more accessible. If the cat tree looks like a cat tree, can your purchase extra branch steps? If it looks like a regular, multi level structure, can your purchase more steps? It's also a good idea to purchase some sort of ladder for cats who are declawed (I am not a supporter of declawing but should you end up with a declawed cat you need to be able to accommodate it too). Your cat trees are no good unless your cats like them and will use them, so be sure your cat tree is designed with your cat in mind. We've had take a second look and to improve the accessability of our cat trees over the years.

Durability:

Durability is not only an issue of getting your moneys worth but also of safety. Most mass manufactured cat trees on the market today are made with the cheapest materials possible. As stated previously, many use cardboard tubing as the main support structure. Cardboard is not very durable, especially if you clean your cat tree. All plywood has some amount of chemicals in it, however, press board and chipboard has a large amount of undesirable chemicals in it and is not as durable as plywood or solid wood.

Fabric is not as durable as carpeting, which is thicker and can stand up to cats scratching better. Of course, no carpeting is going to last forever, but you will get more bang for your buck if your cat tree is carpet covered rather then fabric covered.

Appeal:

Appeal is more important then most people think. Not only should the tree appeal to your cats but it should appeal to you and your visitors. The cat tree should be designed in a way that is attractive to your cats. If a cat tree is designed with cats in mind, usually cats will take to it instantly. Many cats are territorial, so if you have a large number of cats or territorial, cats it is recommended that you buy a large cat tree with multiple, separate spaces for each cat to claim as it's own.

There are certain materials that most cats are attracted to. Cats like warmth and softness when sleeping and they like things they can really dig their claws into when playing. Having a cat tree that provides spaces where you can put soft, warm cat beds is always a plus, as is having a cat tree that can withstand rough play.

Next we want a cat tree that will appeal to our design and style. It does no good to spend 00.00 on a new leather sofa and thousands on decor if you're going to have a big, ugly, rickety cat tree sitting in the middle of your livingroom! The idea is not to detract from your decor, but to add to it. There's no reason you should compromise your style because you have cats to please (although your cats would tell you different). If that is the case, you might as well pick up the 70′s checkerboard sofa sitting on your street corner and throw that into the living room for your cats to use as a scratching post. Of course, different people have different styles, likes and dislikes, so my idea of attractive might not be yours, but im sure you get the drift.

Finally, we come to PRICE::

It's not true that 100% of the time if you spend less you'll get less and if you spend more you get more, but generally speaking, you get what you pay for.

I'll let you in on a not so secret, secret. I'm a penny pincher. I drive my family crazy. Let me tell you a story about my uh – hmmm…"penny pinching abilities". When I was in school my father would take us to a restaurant every morning to eat breakfast before school. I'd buy the heaviest meal, and eat well every morning because I knew he'd give me .00 for lunch everyday. I never used the .00 to buy lunch. Instead, I would starve myself all day to be able to save the .00.I would go home famished but never broke. I saved so much money that way that when my other family members needed to borrow money they knew I always had some to lend them. Sure, I lent them the money, but I always charged interest! So what's the moral of my story? If you can save a buck or two, please do. That being said, I never, ever, will compromise quality to save money. I feel that if you're compromising quality to save money, then you really haven't saved anything, in fact, you've lost money because it will be just that much faster that you'll have to replace the item. I also, never buy anything im not 100% happy with buying. I won't settle for second best because to me, second best is money not well spent. I don't mind getting used items, but I have to be sure that those are of good quality as well. When it comes to cat trees, it's not a good idea to get a used cat tree unless you know the person who your getting the cat tree from and know that the cats who used the tree are disease free. There are a terrible amount of diseases and parasites that can hide in cat trees.

If you're anything like me, and I suspect that you are since I've done business with probably thousands of cat breeders and pet owners, you spend inordinate amounts of your cats but nothing on yourself. I'll wear the same pair of tennis shoes until they fall apart (husband has to sneak into the closet and get them and throw them away because he knows I will wear them till I'm waking on insole liners held together with shoelaces), but when it comes to my cats, I have to have the latest, greatest and cutest. So, if you're like me, I feel bad for you, but at least now you know how to find a perfect cat tree for your beloved furbabies.

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Kitchen Ideas

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 01:15 AM PDT

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Turn Your Kitchen Into A Dream Kitchen

Clearly there are quite a few different ways to decorate the kitchen of the home. Most people discover immense inspiration to do these types of decorating projects on their own after watching Home Improvement television shows or reading about how easy it can be from Dcor publications or online newsletters. A perfect way to begin kitchen decorating projects is to do the walls first. Using new wallpaper or new paint give the impression of a new backdrop to your kitchen while allowing for fresh palette for beginning decorating. Alternatively you may desire to have paint on the walls and then add a wallpaper border around the middle of the room.

In an ideal situation the layout of any kitchen plan should make way for easy movement in the kitchen and for there to be easy access to kitchen supplies etc. It is important to ensure that that you create counters at the perfect height in order to make things easy for the cook when preparing meals. Be sure to be aware if the cook is left handed as it may take more thought as to the direction cabinets door should open to make it easier for him or her to cook. Big appliances and utensils can be assigned to their own spaces while smaller areas are designed appropriately for small items.

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Another easy do it yourself kitchen remodelling idea is to gave a faclift to any cabinets made from wood that we may have and which are fairly aged. Restaining and then adding a new surface to wooden cabinets leaves the kitchen area with a sparkling glow. However, do not try to sand wood veneer cabinets, definitely leave a job like this to the professionals. Cabinet hardware and accessories are inexpensive. A new set of cabinet handles and hinges revitalizes most cabinets. Taking out solid cabinet doors and putting in their place glass doors makes a kitchen look much bigger. Using stencils to design kitchen cabinets are also a great idea when decorating. Learning to apply stencils is quite simple and making use of repeated stencil motifs in the kitchen can be very impressive.

Putting in a kitchen island will definitely rank as the number 1 decorating idea to enhance a kitchen’s look and feel. Kitchen islands clearly creates much needed extra counter space and provide a hangout place. If funds and space are limited then a great alternative would be a kitchen cart. Kitchen carts can have wheels for moving around, as well as have drawers, shelves and racks to hang knives and forks.

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Kids Bath Accessories | Kids Bath Decor | kids bathroom ideas

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 11:49 PM PDT

The period of childhood is one of the most formative periods in a child’s life. It is a stage where everything leaves an impression on their mind. It might seem insignificant, but it is true that one has to be careful of what exactly goes into designing a kids bathroom, in your search for kids bathroom ideas, so as to create the right impression on the child’s mind.
Recently, we decided to give my niece’s bathroom a makeover. With my love for interior design, I decided to take charge of the entire project. It took a while to compile everything, to make it the best we could. It was a challenge, to give her what she wanted, yet to have fittings and accessories that would be safe for a 4 year old. It took us 2 months, that’s right, 2 months, to get the entire project completed. Don’t be disheartened. The time factor is really subjective, depending on the scale on which you want to decorate your kids bathroom. Today, kids bathroom decor has become a niche in itself. The variety available in the market is mind-boggling. Kids are spoiled for choice; so was my niece. These were some of the themes we explored before we zeroed in on the final one.

– Fluttering butterflies and colorful ones too, all in different sizes.
– Similar to the butterflies, a variety of flowers that make the time spent in the bathroom a colorful experience.
– A combination of mermaids and fish, making it a perfect underwater experience.
– A real royal bath for your little princess.

While shopping, we also came across some themes for little boys.

– Transported to another universe altogether.
– For the little ones who are obsessed with pirates.
– Perfect for boys enthralled by speed.
– Add in the flavor of his favorite sport in his bathroom.

These themes transform the bathroom into a different world by itself, and make the little ones who refuse to take a bath, want to spend all day in it. For those of you who may find it a little pricey to invest in full-fledged themes, you have an option of purchasing a kit comprising shower curtains, towels, soap dispensers and toothbrush holders, belonging to various themes, that will still give the bathroom a complete look.

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Home Tips: Windows does not feel the cold

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 10:21 PM PDT

Most windows today

you buy a nail flange that goes around the window. It can easily install with little or no need for additional flashing caulking or other additional measures. In other words, by properly installing Windows is easy. But, you notice that many of the trim on the inside of the windows and they still feel drafts and condensation always look in the winter to be. Why not?

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The movement of air you feel in front of your windows are generally not moving air through them if they later. This air movement is known as the “convective loop”. This course is the product of the cold temperature outside convection through the glass and meets warm air from the house. This is the same way the wind is formed. Warm air rises from the ground to the meeting in the air with cooler air in the air. When you combine two different temperatures, you get air movement and the beginning of condensation. The amount of wind and condensation depends on how the two radically different temperatures when they met.

Condensation is a product of the temperature through the cold glass convection in response to warm temperatures. Condensation, if severe enough can rot wood, shape, and the demise of your windows and serious health problems in a very short period of time.

Solution

There are very few manufacturers in the Windows install correctly, but in reality Any window can be installed to reduce if not eliminate problem.

First, remove the window and nail a 2×4 color with the inside of the structure of origin. The new window will size you to the opening between the years of 2×4 to be. It comes standard with a pen across the flange perimeter of the window.

nail the window in place centered in the opening, to ensure that Paselementen under the edge and the window is stained and shallow.

You will notice that instead of an extension of the leg, needed to the interior, there is little space on the cover. You can cedar or a local contractor gutter use your bow a couple of pet supplies extruded aluminum coil. Make sure to caulk and seal the exterior fiberglass stuffed inside of the window to the side, or window / door foam can. Just move the window by style bag to cover the news and the gypsum board which is used to paint.

Note that the condensate window and there is no air moving around the screen. It must be the right window? Actually not

The Secret

By moving the window to the inside of the frame, it is more focused the hot side of the heating jacket. Due to the warm house temperatures are more regular and hot air convection on the outside and forms of convection loop outside the home. If condensation forms, it outside where the air to properly dry and take it back into the atmosphere.

This method will not reduce your energy bills and will have no effect other than the suppression of convection loop outside your house and the elimination of moisture problems in your windows. There are many other methods of moisture control panel. For most of the details on the methods of humidity control, see my article on HRV units and advice to other houses.

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Chest Exercises at Home Tips

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 08:57 PM PDT

The chest is a component of the body that is situated between the neck as well as the abdomen. It protects the important organs of the body like the heart and lungs. By using proper and regular exercises, the pectoral and trapezoids muscle tissue can be strengthened so that they can protect these delicate organs from the body.

Exercises for the particular Chest
Exercising the chest assists maintain the fitness concentrations and supports the sensitive organs (lungs and heart) as mentioned previously. Following are the chest exercises that can be done at home with relieve, and which are great.

Push Ups
Push ups are regarded as the best chest exercises during at home. This type of workout must be used in bodybuilding. There are extensive types or variations of your chest exercise like your planche push ups, boxer’s press ups, guillotine push ups, Maltese press ups, etc. The basic method or technique of doing a push up is usually to face the ground while lying in a very horizontal position and raising the body by using the arms. The push ups are employed for many different activities like athletic training, military exercising, physical education in college, etc. The planche push ups are extremely difficult that you’re performing since it requires the sum of body weight to be transferred about the hands, while the legs be lifted within the air. The boxer’s push ups will be performed while wearing boxing gloves and by using knuckles instead of palms. From the Maltese push ups, the hands are inserted near the hips instead of pectorals in normal force ups. The distance between the hands within the Maltese push ups is in excess of that in other force ups.

Flat Bench Dumbbell Media
To perform the washboard bench dumbbell press, you should lie back on the bench. In this placement, the hands would go out freely from the counter. Dumbbells should be held in all the hands and pressed up-wards slowly. When the best position is reached, the dumbbells needs to be lowered back again.

Dumbbell Pullovers
The dumbbell pullover way too is performed while lying over a bench. The dumbbells should be held in place above the head then lowered behind. While reducing the dumbbells, one can feel a stretch within the rib cage. This dumbbell exercise can be useful for working up the chest muscle tissue. The workout should be done slowly adequate proper care to avoid any specific injury. The benefit of using a bench is the scope for arm activities increases. The dumbbell pullover belongs to the good chest exercises at home.

Cable Flyes
The cable flyes are performed by using cable pulleys that get D-handles. Initially, the weight settings on the machine should be adjusted ordinary manner, that performing 10 – 15 repetitions will be easy. The cable handle ought to be grabbed between the thumb and palm as opposed to the fingers. The first cable handle must be pulled with one hand protected second handle is grabbed considering the other hand. While both hands take control on the cable handles when that arms are fully extended, both the legs ought to be taken forward 1 by 1 and rested in a new stable position. The hands should next be dragged forward in the hugging motion. The movement of hands needs to be preceded by inhalation as well as succeeded by exhalation. This completes one repetition in the cable fly exercise.

Exercising regularly is wonderful for the health, and you are required to take time out that you’re performing the simple chest exercises from home to strengthen your pectoral and adjoining muscle groups.

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Bad Ideas Boise

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 07:29 PM PDT

Many people in Idaho Falls

began refurbishing facilities. Some people are even remodeling homes sold. There are many contractors in Idaho Falls, but it’s hard to know who the best.

I’m trying to cultivate a house for resale in Idaho Falls usually means buying a house shit, stuck it on, and try to sell it for a better price than you bought it. Idaho Falls, you’ll never know if the owner took to looking after the house and usually have to be refurbished bathroom. When remodeling a room in Idaho Falls, you just need a few changes in general. However, if there are forms you have no choice but to do all the damage will be expensive to repair. The only thing you can do when you arrive is to wipe out and shape it never happens again preventDefault.

If you are remodeling your bathroom in Idaho Falls, and you see some crazy, you know what it is and you know how to care for him? Do you need a contractor at this point?

Molds come in many different types. Some are black and hairy, others may just be your toilet in your bathroom. Moldy grout is easily supported with bleach. Toxic black form is much more dangerous and serious conditions is a professional will have to step in when remodeling your bathroom keep your eyes open for the most dangerous type of form is known as black form. It can be toxic and in most cases has called them.

Mold can be a very serious and can lead to breathing problems, headaches, rashes, and many other undesirable things. Because the area of any bathroom is generally found that many more will try to reform.

as disturbing as the form is all you need to know while remodeling your bathroom happens when you are unknown you can pick it up to throw your hands touch. Not only that, but it can also be transmitted from person to person. Many people who are remodeling their bathrooms, be sure to remove the mold itself. You may not want to remove yourself form. Once form is properly removed can aggravate the problem and the form is distributed throughout the house. Idaho Falls, the best solution for your problem is a contractor or a kind of professional to use would be better to have a professional who have extensive experience with the form given, that they remove the mold in your bathroom wrong. While trying to grow your bathroom, you should always wear gloves a safe environment to take.

Get your pan with a professional will be more expensive, but worth it. You do not want to risk spreading the problem. Once the mold is removed correctly, you should keep in mind that you must return the form preventDefault. . When installing a fan that can back preventDefault

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