20.12.10

How to Plan a New Years Eve Party for Children

When most individuals think of a New Years Eve party, they picture a party with mostly grownups and do not typically think of children when thinking about these types of parties. However, every year many New Years Eve parties either include children or are designed specifically for kids. Whether you are preparing to throw a New Years Eve party for your children or your friends or are only planning to allow your adult guests to bring their children to the party, there are some conditions which must be taken when planning a New Years Eve party.

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The Types of Christmas Trees to Choose From

The Christmas tree tradition in the United States came from German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. This tradition of Christmas trees is believed to stem from Germany from as early as 700 A.D and was part of the German tradition in the 1800s. During that period Christmas trees became available for sale in the United States since 1800s just about the same period that the former Woolworth’s department store began selling ready-made decorations for Christmas trees.

Although artificial Christmas trees are very popular, a lot of people still choose to have a freshly harvested Christmas tree either inside their homes, or out on their lawns. Just like all other trees, Christmas trees also come in different shapes and sizes that make a few types more popular than others.

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16.12.10

Potluck Ideas for a New Year’s Eve Party


If you are preparing to host a New Years Eve party this year, you may want to make it a pot luck event. A lot of people go for potluck picnics and parties for other social gatherings, so, why not for a New Years Eve party? Several advantages in hosting pot luck events include cutting down the amount of work for the party host, at the same time seeing to it that the guests enjoy most of the food provided. It can also reduce the amount of leftovers at the end of the evening. Here are some potluck ideas you can use for your New Year’s Eve party or just about any potluck party event you may have.

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Tips on Holding Christmas Parties at Home

It can be very gratifying to serve your friends, families and loved ones especially during the Christmas holidays. Taking some time to share food, entertainment and laughter in fun and festive ways is truly a part of the spirit of Christmas.

When deciding to hold a party at home, among the first things to consider is determining whether it will be a formal or an informal event. Among the key matters that demands careful consideration are the number of persons attending, the food and its preparation, and the Christmas themed decoration that fits the holiday festivities. It's also necessary to know who among your friends or family members will be available you out if needed.


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Proper Storage Tips for Your Snowmobile

Snowmobiles are a piece of equipment that commonly gets used for a maximum of four months out of the year in several areas. That means that they must be stored for around eight months out of the year. Taking extra safeguards and preparations when storing your snowmobile for the hotter months will make it easier to enjoy the wintertime with a fresh and maintained machine at the start of the season. Following are some primary rules and tips to follow when stashing away your snowmobile in order to ensure the maximum amount of enjoyment when the first snow falls in your region.

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6.12.10

DIY Old-fashioned Christmas Decorations

Once upon a time, families popped popcorn and bought cranberries and raisins. They took a thick needle and heavy-duty thread, and made long colorful streamers of white popcorn (no flavorings, please) and red cranberries, and draped them around an evergreen tree in their yard. It was a way of sharing the feast and the joy with birds and other wild creatures who otherwise have slim pickings in winter months. It was also beautiful.
Decorating for Christmas doesn’t actually require ANY electricity to do well.
Check out more of Christmas decorating tips by StaciB.

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Christmas Pictures - Free Wallpaper and Clip Art Sources for Kids This Christmas

Looking for inspiring Christmas pictures for projects and the kids this holiday season? Free wallpaper and clip art sources are in abundance on the web for Christmas, but where are best sources and what site offers what it is you’re looking for? Christmas wallpaper is fun to have as a screensaver and clip art works great for school projects as well as for holiday cards and fun emails. Check here for free clip art, pictures, and, wallpaper websites to visit for your Christmas projects.
Check out these Christmas resources shared by Heather Tooley.

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2.12.10

How to Make Votive Candles

Votives are among the easiest kinds of candles to make. For those who are new to candlemaking, this is an excellent experience while learning the basics of the candle-making process.
Votive candles are often used as accents for a center piece or decors. Votives are very economical because they can burn for up to fifteen hours.

Votives are very economical because they can burn for up to fifteen hours. Some votive candles need to have a holder.  To save money, look for votive candle holders at yard sales and thrift shop. To add a personalized touch to your votive candles, apply some of decor that suits your taste such as pretty ribbon, or pine cones, etc, with a hot glue gun around the votive candle holder.

Materials needed
double boiler
thermometer
wax
molds
wick
wick tabs
dye and fragrance (optional)

 The wick tabs will serve as the base for the candle. To ensure your candles will properly form in the molds, invest in a mold spray to keep them lubricated and clean.
Prepare your molding area by placing old newspapers under the wax molds.  This will ensure easy clean up afterwards.  When the wax melts, add the colors and scents if any. Pour the melted wax immediately into the molds up to its brim.
While wax is cooling down in the molds, ready your wicks. Attach a wick a few inches longer than the mold to a wick tab. Dip each wick into the hot wax. Keep watch over the votive molds because they cool faster then other types of candles. Once you see the wax begins to harden, insert a wick with the tab into a mold through the bottom. The metal tab will meld to the wax, as it continues to cool, securing it stays put at the base of the candle.  Be sure that your wick remains in the center of the votive while the candles cool.
When the wax completely cools and set, there will be a noticeable sink hole in it caused by natural shrinkage. You may pour melted wax into the molds once more to repair this. Make sure that the wax is about 15 degrees hotter than the initial wax you used to fill the votives. Once the candles have totally cooled again, they'll slide out of the molds with ease. Trim the wick to about half an inch from the candle top. For safety, you may choose to use a votive holder that is one or two inches taller than the actual candle.
Add a personal touch your candles with scents, colors or designs. Votive candles also make excellent gifts.

Do You Need to Remodel Your Bathroom?

Are you are one of those homeowners who wish that your abode was a little more exciting, bit different, or more attractive? Although many homeowners are more than satisfied with their home, there are some who wish for more. If you are among those homeowners, perhaps it’s time for a change. In spite of what you might believe, that change does not have to involve purchasing a new home, it can call for a simple remodeling project — a bathroom remodeling project, perhaps.

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How to Prevent Your Running Shoes From Getting Smelly

Sometimes, running shoes become smelly basically because of perspiration. If your feet easily get sweaty, the odor gets worse because a particular type of bacteria or fungi grows between your toes. Here are a few ways to help keep your running shoes from smelling stinky:

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Choose the Perfect Dog House for Your Canine Family Member

Dogs have been among the most popular family pets from ages and taking care of a dog calls for showing him suitable care and tending to all of his needs and housing is among the basic needs of every animal. When it concerns dog houses, you'll be able to find more adequate solutions to take proper care of your dog’s housing essentials while keeping to your budget, if that's an issue.

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23.11.10

How to Have a Wonderful and Frugal Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about food. From the turkey to the pumpkin pie, we eat it up until we can eat no more. The Thanksgiving hostess or host is satisfied when the guests sigh with satisfaction and say, "I can’t eat another bite, as much as I would like to!"

How to make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner without warping your budget out of control isn’t as hard as it may seem at first. A frugal attitude and a little planning is all it takes.

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20.11.10

How to Plan for and Prepare a Turkey for Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and your friends. The following information may help you prepare your special Thanksgiving meal and help you countdown to the holiday.

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10.11.10

How To Get Your Car Ready For Winter

When the cold north wind starts stripping the trees of their leaves and the nights start getting longer, we know that winter is quickly approaching. Winter driving conditions can become dangerous quickly. It is important that both you and your car are ready for anything. Before the snow hits and the roads become icy, be sure your car is running at its best and that you are prepared for an emergency. Here are some tips from Patricia Cartwright:

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9.11.10

Easy Thanksgiving Craft Decorations for Kids

Easy crafts for kids to do on Thanksgiving is the mission of parents and teachers this holiday season. Want to know how to make some insanely fun Thanksgiving decorations with kids? There are two fun craft ideas classrooms and kids at home can make with these how-to’s including supplies needed.

Here are some wonderful craft projects by Heather Tooley'

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Budget Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts

Thanksgiving hostesses go to a lot of trouble to make certain that everyone enjoys the holiday. Housecleaning, decorating and meal planning can take days. Every step in a Thanksgiving Day celebration is carefully choreographed by a hostess for the enjoyment of all attendees.

It is not uncommon for guests to want to do something for the hostess in return for all of her trouble. A small hostess gift is always a welcome gesture. The gift need not be elaborate or expensive. It just needs to be something that is carefully chosen and of good quality.

Are you looking for an inexpensive or budget Thanksgiving hostess gift to give this holiday? If so, this list by Gayle Crabtree has some great ideas that you will get started on your search.


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29.10.10

How to Make Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces for Decoration

Looking for easy Thanksgiving table centerpieces to make? There are incredible ways to create simple decorations for your table that will take little time and money to make. Whether you want decorating ideas for the main table at Thanksgiving or the coffee table, these ideas will work all the same. Here are some ideas as shared by Heather Tooley:

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22.10.10

Easy Ghoulish Halloween Decorations for Your Door


You can get really creative decorating your door for Halloween with items you already have. Remember, this is where the little ones and their parents will be coming for Halloween treats and you want them to leave with treats and a sense of wonder. Earthones shows us how to do it.

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Halloween Craft – Recycle Tin Cans Into Halloween Lanterns

Here’s a fun craft project for the whole family – recycle tin cans into Halloween lanterns. Punch holes in the tin can with an awl (or large nail) to create a face or design that will be illuminated from the inside with a candle. SueDoeNim shows us how...

20.10.10

Cute Costumes You Can Make for Your Baby or Toddler for Halloween

There is nothing like creating the perfect costume for your child that lets them shine on this fun holiday.

As children get older they start having their own costume ideas, but babies you can dress any way you please, though I feel for the little ones, costumes should be cute rather than scary; and simple to remove when your child needs changing or gets sleepy.

Martha Lownsberry shows us 5 great costumes for babies that can also be modified for toddlers as well.

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17.10.10

How to Make Fake Bones

Halloween is second only to Christmas in the amount of decorations we display every year in America. People go to great lengths and expense to create the creepy scenes and displays that decorate their homes and yards. The truly intrepid may even convert a portion of their home into a make shift haunted house, for the sole purpose of striking terror into the neighborhood kids.

Making your own fake bones is not all that hard and you will be surprised at how realistic they can look with just a little effort. The instructions here are for a large undefined bone, but the process can be used for almost any kind of long bone.

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14.10.10

A Guide to Fall Gardening

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A lot of gardeners don't even consider fall gardening because of the wintertime frosts that may come too soon. On the contrary, fall gardening will make excellent vegetables and will prolong crops long after spring planted plants are finished. Vegetables farmed from fall gardening are occasionally sweeter and milder than those that grow in the summertime and provide a brand new taste to the same old veggies.

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12.10.10

Halloween Hair:How to Create a Halloween Hair Raising Hair Style!

If you are dressing up this Halloween as a witch or other creature or character and don’t know what to do with your hair then here is a hair raising "up do" you can easily accomplish. This Halloween hair style idea is suitable for girls (or boys) with long hair and could go with any number of costume ideas including aliens, witches, electric shocked person, a slave to fashion, goblin, gnome, Empire State building or even adapt this hair do to suit a period costume such as Marie Antoinette. It might also be fun to wear a tall witch’s hat on top of this Halloween hair style and then take the hat off during the party to reveal this awesome hair!

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9.10.10

Home Decorating Ideas for Halloween

If there's ever a season when the ghosts and goblins wander the streets of the modern world, that time is Halloween. Nowadays, ghost and goblins are probably a bit more scary than at any early time in history but they're frequently tempered by a princess seeking frogs and a couple of witches and wizards along the way. Halloween is an excellent day to be a child but can also be a smashing day for adults as well. Decorating for Halloween can be nearly as fun as going out there and begging for candy whatever day of the week.

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7.10.10

Professional Installation of Auto Sound Systems Imperative



One of the heaviest decisions that people involve to make when choosing on an auto sound system is the decision of whether or not have the system professionally set up. On the one hand, it will add up a pretty sizeable fee to the bottom line but you just may find that the fee is considerably worth the expense you'd have to pay to fix any errors you might make along the way. The fact of the matter is that setting up an auto sound system is not a leisurely task and calls for no small degree of skill and concentration.

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8.9.10

What You Need to Know About On-Ground Swimming Pools and Filtration Systems

Clean clear swimming pool water is not only inviting, but a good indication that the swimming pool is free of bacteria and any of the impurities that could cause stuffed noses, red eyes, and even worse ailments. The quest for good clean looking swimming pool water has folks trying all different types of chemicals and filters. Before blaming your filter or the chemicals you are using, first consider the filtration system that came with the swimming pool. If your On-Ground Swimming Pool was built with a rolled metal wall, more than likely, it does not have a bottom drain. On-Ground Swimming pools with rolled metal walls are only designed to hold the liner that contains the water.

1.9.10

How to Prepare A Cozy Guest Bedroom



Guest room preparation is one of the necessary matters to attend to when having a beloved one stay in your home.

One of the necessary preparations of having a beloved one to stay is making the guest room. If the designated place where the guest will be staying is a spare room that’s not used a great deal, it is very practically urged to spend one night at that place yourself to be sure it is not freezing cold or practically uninhabitable. Rooms that are left alone uninhabited or vacant for quite some time may quickly become stale or damp, with a musty odor, or worse, develop strange sounds you may not be ordinarily aware of. Some hosts even lend  their own cozy bedroom, but if this isn’t necessary, do see to it that you have made the guest room as welcoming and as comfortable as possible. During the cold season, guarantee that the bed will be adequately warm – an electric blanket or a hot-water bag in a soft cover is a genuine treat.



Provide additional pillows too plus some cozy throws or covers, which could also make the bed appear more welcoming. If lady friends are coming, it’s fun to place some gorgeous treats in the room. Light a scented oil diffuser or  a scented candle or  in a relaxing neutral aroma such as peppermint or eucalyptus to comfort the tired nerves of the guest, particularly if they arrived from a long travel. Place a cozy terry cloth robe for your guest to use – travelers ordinarily don’t bring robes since it’s too bulky to pack. These preparation matters will make the room feel more inhabited, not aseptic and frigid like an infirmary room or a morgue.

A welcoming home does not necessarily have to be glamorously pretentious. Make the best of what you have. What’s important is that the guest feels welcome in a friendly accommodating atmosphere, which will make his or her stay an unforgettable one.



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17.8.10

How to Buy the Right Amount of Paint


Use this three-step method to calculate how much paint you’ll need for your DIY painting project.

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How to Choose the Right Paint Color for Wall Painting

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Here’s how to make sure the color you select in the store will look perfect on your walls.
...If after this test, you still love the color , buy as much paint as you’ll need.

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16.8.10

Easiest Ways to Organize Your Garage

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The main purpose of the garage is to protect your car or vehicle, so you want to be sure to leave enough room for it. This means use of vertical spaces (walls, open rafters) for storage. Items that you wouldn’t want in the house because of size or dirt belong in the garage.

12.8.10

Facts You Should Know About Fabric Softeners

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What are fabric softeners?
Many people use a fabric softener to cut static cling caused by the dryer’s tumbling. The friction-reducing chemicals in softeners prevent a static charge from accumulating.

There are three basic types of fabric softeners. Rinse liquids are added to the wash during the rinse cycle; many washing machines automatically add them from a dispenser atop the agitator. Drying sheets are infused with softener. When you put a sheet into the dryer along with the laundry, contact and heat release the softener. Detergents with fabric softeners are added at the start of the wash cycle.

Laundry Tips to Get The Best Results

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You can get the best results from your laundry washing experience with these tips:
  • Separate very dirty clothes that should be presoaked or washed in hot water from lightly soiled or temperature-sensitive items.
  • Separate sweatshirts, new towels, and products made from chenille yarn (all of which may tend to generate lint) from permanent press clothes and corduroys (which attract lint)
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How to Clean Refrigerators and Freezers to Save Energy

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The refrigerator is an essential appliance in the house or in your business establishment. Here’s how to clean the refrigerator or freezer more efficiently.

The condenser coil, which helps disperse heat, it tends to collect dust because it is outside the cabinet. Dust lowers the efficiency of the appliance in addition to that, it also raises the electricity cost. The condenser should be cleaned annually or twice a year, particularly before the onset of the summer season. The reason is that because high weather temperatures impose heavy demands on a refrigerating system.

Choosing the Best Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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A common culprit of toilet bowl stains is the mineral build-up that can be seen around the water line and under the rim. This is especially true when hard water, which is high in mineral content, is the type of water being supplied to the household. As the water evaporates, minerals such as whitish calcium or magnesium compounds and rust-colored iron compounds are left behind, coating the upper part of the bowl and eventually hardening into a scale. Even with soft water, molds can still form a dark coating in the bowl. With slicker types of ceramics, such deposits are lesser. But constant scratching by abrasive cleaners and aging can leave the surface more susceptible to mineral and mold buildup.

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11.8.10

Using Recycled Products for Craft Projects


There are numerous uses for products that may be deemed as trash. Before you throw that piece of empty box or plastic container away, think twice. You could bring them to life in more ways than one especially in your art or craft project.


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Clever and Cheap Ways to Clean Your Toilet Bowl

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The toilet bowl is our own private throne. It should be kept clean at all times. Here are cheap solutions to help you keep your toilet bowl fresh and squeaky clean.

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How to Effectively Use Colors to Decorate Your Room


Colors can set a room’s mood and can visually affect its size. Using the right colors can single-handedly create a space that reflects your mood and style.

On your walls, different shades give differing effects:


Pale shades
Use a soft tint of color to create a calming effect and to make the room appear larger. Nice pale shades that are most effective are butter yellow, shell pink, or misty green.
Bright shades
To make walls stand out and to create an energizing atmosphere, choose vivid colors. You can try using cobalt blue, canary yellow, or grass green.
Deep shades
Rich, deep shades conjure feelings of comfort and safety, and make the room look cozier.
Why not try Bordeaux red, amber gold, or sapphire blue.
Make your kitchen cabinets come alive with color.
Cabinet color can open up or pare down the kitchen.

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Pale shades are best for reflecting light and thus make the kitchen more open and airy.
Bright shades unify the space by creating a strong focal point. Bright shades can also distract the eye away from appearance of clutter.
Deep shades can disguise flaws. Because deep shades can absorb light, the dents and scratches seem to vanish.
Colors on furniture
Colors can enhance, refine, or highlight a piece of furniture.

Pale shades can lighten appearance of bulky furniture, making them look more delicate.
Bright shades draw attention to the furniture piece, making it the focal point of a room.
Deep shades can make a particular piece of furniture look more substantial and serious.
Colors on floors
Add intimacy to a room and highlight a focal furniture piece with floor color.

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Pale shades showcase elegant dark wooden furniture by providing a sharp contrast.

Bright shades create a similar effect to that of an area rug by highlighting a focal of any room.
Deep shades lend coziness to a large room without making it appear smaller.

Set the mood of the room with color.

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Colors can have an effect on people both emotionally and physically. According to Dr. Morton Walker, author of The Power of Color, bright colors energize, causing a rise in blood pressure and heart rate. Pale colors, on the other hand, slow the action of the heart.

Pale colors are known to relieve stress and lower blood pressure. They produce a sense of warmth and have the ability to soften hard surfaces like sinks and counters, making them very appealing for use in kitchens and baths. Pale colors work well in bedrooms, too, or in any room you want to have a stress-free feel.
To feel energized and create a dynamic mood in a room, use bright colors. Such colors are great for children’s rooms, kitchens, family rooms, or anywhere you want a lively mood to prevail. Just keep in mind that, when using brights, a little goes a long way. Intersperse bright shades with neutral colors to keep them from becoming too overpowering.

Deep shades have a quiet strength about them that is very comforting. Deep shades are believed to reduce marvelous excitement and relax the mind. For this reason, these shades are the choice for dens or masterbaths, in which you want to spend time alone contemplating.

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9.8.10

Fight Bathroom Mildew with These Simple Tips

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Keeping the bathroom and shower mildew-free is quite a challenge to many people. Here are ways to remove mildew from your bathroom and simple solutions to keep them off. Good thing about it is that you don’t have to spend on expensive mold and mildew cleaning solutions if you follow these simple tips.

5.8.10

How to Paint Your Walls and Ceilings Efficiently

The key to getting a professional-looking paint job is preparing walls properly, painting surfaces in the correct order, and using the right tools. But before beginning the painting process, take time to collect the materials you will need, then follow the steps in the order listed.

Here are five easy steps to ensure a smooth and lasting paint finish for your walls and ceilings.

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29.7.10

How to Deal with Manmade Fabrics in Today’s Homes

Let’s face it. Dirt, stains, and scratches will always be around no matter how careful and meticulous you may be in the care of the home. But don’t get discouraged. You need not be a slave nor need a slave to keep your home clean, comfortable and attractive.
One way to minimize the work of home maintenance is to be well informed on home furnishing and finishes. It will be then more economical to maintain them in terms of time and money spent, unlike the hit-and-miss system.
Following is a guideline to manmade fabrics and other materials found in today’s homes.

ACRYLIC—used for rugs, curtains, drapery, and upholstery fabrics.  It looks and feels like wool, can be easily washed and dries up quickly.  Apart from being wrinkle resistant, stains are easily removed.  It is also resistant to moths and mildew.

ACETATE— This washable and quick drying material is commonly used for shower curtains.  Blended with other fabrics, it is used for curtains, drapery, and upholstery.

GLASS FIBER—This material is good for curtains, drapery, and bedspreads.  It is washable and dries up quickly.  Do not wring the cloth.
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NODACRYLIC – Furry rugs, carpets, curtains and drapery contains this material.  It is washable, highly resistant to chemical stains and does not support combustion.

NYLON—It is commonly used in upholstery fabrics and carpets but generally not in curtaining as it’s not recommended for prolonged exposure to sun. This material is washable, quick drying, requires little ironing, and resists wrinkling and mildew.

OLEFIN – used in carpets and outdoor furniture upholsteries. It is highly resistant to chemicals, moisture, mildew and sunlight.

POLYESTER—This is frequently blended with other fabrics for use in curtains and drapery.  It is washable, drip-dry, quick-drying, and wrinkle resistant.
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RAYON – Two major types are Bemberg – silky and sheer, and Viscose – stronger and more versatile.  The ranges are from silkiness to wooliness.  The many purposes of this material include use in upholstery, curtain, drapery fabrics and rugs.

SARAN – is good outdoor furniture upholstery.  It can also be used for screenings, and, combined with other materials for curtain, drapery and wall coverings. It is easily washed and quick-drying but shrinks in intense heat.  It is also resistant to sun, salt, staining and weather.

VINYL – This waterproof material resists staining and can be washed or wiped clean.  It is often used for upholstery and wall coverings.

When you are aware of the positive and negative features of these manmade fabrics, you can better decide which fabric suits best your needs in the home and your particular lifestyle.
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