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• These Are the People You Don’t Want in Your New Room
• Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture
• Four Surprising Cleaning Tips For a Sparkling Home

These Are the People You Don’t Want in Your New Room Posted: 18 Dec 2013 05:12 PM PST When you’ve gone through the process of redesigning one of your rooms and having renovations done, you will no doubt be highly excited and pleased by the outcome and want to show as many people as possible how great your property now looks. But while you’ll be understandably excited, it’s very important that you think carefully about who you want to show your rooms right away. Some people can be a bit of a hazard when it comes to properties, and are probably better off kept at a safe distance… The Friend Who Always Brings Their Dog Most of us know at least one friend who seems to always want to invite their dog along to events – regardless of whether you said they could, or even whether you’ve got a cat. Now with the best will in the world, dogs just aren’t great for your home and will be liable to leave hairs all over the place, to chew your furniture and quite possibly to urinate. You wouldn’t let a human round who did those things, so until this friend learns that they don’t always have a plus one for their pooch, you might want to think twice about having them round. The New Mum Likewise, Mum’s who always feel the need to bring their young children should also be kept away for as long as possible. It’s more understandable of course that they should bring their little companion with them seeing as they’d otherwise have to find a sitter, but that doesn’t make the milky vomit all over your new kitchen cabinets anymore welcome… The Accident Prone Friend Another character that most of us are familiar with is the perpetually accident-prone friend. These are the kinds of people who seem to be followed around by calamity, and who are constantly either knocking things over, falling on things, or snapping things off in their hands. Invite them round by all means, show them your new room through the window even, but maybe keep them from actually touching anything. The Muscle Head Another person who should probably ‘look but not touch’ is the muscle head that doesn’t know their own strength. You would hope that it would take some considerable force to break off your new doorknob, but then again there’s no need to have it stress tested on day one… The Kleptomaniac Hopefully none of your friends or family are regularly overcome by the irrepressible urge to steal your things, but if they are you should probably keep them out of your new rooms where you’ll have lots of nice new items on show. Also, consider getting them help… Friends Who Have Just Been Playing Football ‘Hey, I was just out playing football with the guys and I was wondering if you wanted me to swing by and check out that new room you’ve been banging on about?’ The answer is no. They are covered in mud and there’s a good chance they’ll be bringing the whole team… The Guy Who Always Wants a Party A newly decorated room is for most people a cause to treat your property with a newfound caution and respect. To others though it is a call to have a massive party and invite the entire neighbourhood. That would be nice of course, only it will end up demolishing the room you were celebrating. If you know a friend who always wants to have a party, then you might not even want to tell them about the renovation… Your Mum You know how you just spent thousands on turning your kitchen into the dream version of itself that you always wanted? Well there are few things that can ruin that as much as a few simple words from your Mum. Sure mud, vomit, dog muck and party animals are unwanted, but even those things are probably preferable to: ‘It would have looked even better in green…’ Leslie Kramer, the author of this post, is a freelance blogger, who is currently writing for Corefrontsa well-known name in custom renovations. Leslie is a movie buff and likes to work on DIY craft projects with her kids in her free time.

Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Posted: 18 Dec 2013 11:34 AM PST Toorak Residence was designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture, with garden that divided into two halves and visible through large north facing windows. Large sliding glass doors of the kitchen and living spaces open to an outdoor dining area at the high end of the site. This undercover section provides the family with a large entertaining space and built in cooking facilities with plenty of storage. Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture From Architect : ” A large flat quadrangle of hardy lawn is retained by a three meter masonry wall which overlooks the generous swimming pool. Access to the pool is positioned off a family activities room, with a secondary path through the lower garden to encourage “a walk in the garden”. Kids, family, friends and dogs use this outdoor space all year round, thus successfully fulfilling the client’s brief of easy care and usability. ” Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture For further detail visit Toorak Residence by Eckersley Garden Architecture.

Four Surprising Cleaning Tips For a Sparkling Home Posted: 17 Dec 2013 11:34 PM PST Everyone wants a home where they feel comfortable living. Many believe there is not only a purpose but a place for everything. However, others are not so concerned with keeping a home tidy. They drop items onto the floor upon entering a room and/or throw their items onto a couch or a bed. These people also tend to spill food or drinks and expect someone else to clean up after them. This only creates welcome areas for pests such as ants, roaches, mice, and bed bugs while making cleaning both time consuming and difficult. We clean our homes by wiping counters, sweeping and mopping floors, doing laundry, and spraying nicks and crevices. As a result, we become exhausted while exposing ourselves to harmful chemicals which can make us become sick or ill. Therefore, many companies have designed products with anti-bacterial and germ-fighting ingredients to ensure a healthier home. To do their part, experts and housewives have offered numerous tips for making a home sparkle. Here are four tips that may surprise you: (1) Wear rubber gloves and masks. Wear rubber gloves to remove unwanted, pet hair from upholstered furniture. Remove the hair simply by submerging the gloves into water. You may choose to wear disposable gloves to help save water or reusable gloves to minimize trash. Masks also come in handy if using a duster to reach high places such as shelves, crown moldings, ceiling lights, and light fixtures. Masks also help protect against allergic reactions to dust. (2) Remove smudges. Make a home-made solution of water and several squirts of dish soap. Dip a washcloth or rag in the solution. Wipe smudges from tables, counters, and baseboards. Be sure to take into consideration that corners and baseboards are easy places for pests to build their homes. (3) Clean the microwave. Place a microwave-safe bowl filled with lemon juice in the microwave. Bring the lemon juice to a boil by heating for 2-3 minutes. This loosens food and grease making the microwave easier to clean while leaving a lemony-fresh scent. As for the tray, remove it and clean with dishwashing liquid in the sink. (4) Smell the sparkle. Houses sparkle when adding shine and using streak-free products. However, to add a little extra sparkle to your home, consider using air fresheners and scented candles to release an aroma of fragrances. For more information on pest control, products, and services visit www.admiralpest.com.

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