Secrets of Long Lasting Carpet.

• Vacuum it as often as several times a week; shampoo it at least once a year.
• Distributing wear patterns will also help prolong a carpet’s life. To do this, periodically rotate the carpet or reposition the furniture.
• Shampooing to deep-clean a carpet, use a supermarket spray-on carpet cleaner or a shampooing machine. Apply spray-on cleaner to the carpet one section at a time, then work it into the fibers with a damp sponge. When the cleaner dries, vacuum the residue away.
• Odors and stains. To deodorize a carpet, sprinkle baking soda over it, wait 30 minutes, then vacuum. For strong odors, rinse the area with a 20-80 solution of vinegar and water. When possible, clean spills immediately, blotting them with a clean white cloth instead of scrubbing them. The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to remove.
• Environmental hints new-carpet fumes. Most new carpets release fumes that can produce eye and throat irritation and nausea in some people. Keep the windows open and close off the room for at least 72 hours after installation.

Organizing Closets

Before...

Never had space of our own closets... Is your closet a disaster area!!

Then it's high time to consider installing a closet system. There are closet systems to meet every budget.

Solution for messy closets ...

Here's proof that even a tiny space can be organized using a closet system. This design features shelves and drawers on the left with a short hanging space on the right. Storage boxes keep cloths dust-free and neatly under wraps.Ready-made stackable shelves and cubes make space for every pair of shoes and a host of accessories.

After...

Home sweet home

Something that impressed me. So I would like to share with you guyz! All of us want our house to look great and wonderful. Maybe this can give some idea to those who like arrange your house.

The Solution: Place the sofa on the diagonal across the corner and replace the heavy chair and ottoman with lighter-weight canvas chairs. This arrangement brings the room into balance.

After the solution

Silk Lavender Eye Pillows

Beautifully made dream pillows and eye pillows are the epitome of pampering!It will block out the light and spread a soothing gentle weight over and around your eyes.These are perfect anytime. Take a little time to relax and soothe your eyes. Great for rejuvenating tired eyes.

• You will need flaxseed along with some soft, luxurious fabric such as dupioni silk. Flaxseed is perfect for those that are sensitive to scent. Cool, refreshing and blocks out the light. Provides gentle weight that gently relaxes your temples.
• You can add lavender or chamomile flowers if you want- lavender and chamomile can be left whole, but for an even softer pillow grind it into a powder using a food processor or spice grinder. Lavender is a natural anti-depressant and is becoming well known for relieving insomnia, headaches and stress.
• Make a small, tube shaped eye pillow or small, rectangular dream pillow from the fabric. Simply cut the shape out and sew three and 1/2 sides together with the fabric inside out. Then turn the fabric right side out and fill the pillow loosely with flaxseed. (If you are making a chamomile or lavender pillow fill with equal parts of lavender/chamomile -ground or whole- and flaxseed). Hand stitch the last of the pillow together or use a ribbon to tie it off. The dream pillow is put under a regular pillow at night to encourage sweet dreams and the eye pillow is laid directly over closed eyes to soothe and rejuvenate.
  
  

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Some Tips for More Effective Lighting

Lighting can cost you as much as 20% of your electric bill; you can find substantial savings by focusing upon energy efficiency. And don’t forget that while you’re saving money on your electric bill, you’re helping save the environment!

• Use compact fluorescent bulbs wherever possible. This relatively new kind of bulb may be more expensive, but is three to four times more energy efficient and may last up to ten times as long.
• Instead of brightly lighting every room, use task and accent lighting to light the specific areas of each room that you use.
• Turn off lights when not needed.
• Use one large bulb instead of several in areas that require bright general lighting.
  When possible, use natural light from windows and skylights.

Choosing the Right Paint Color

When it comes to decorating, choosing paint color can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, you may end up feeling that there are so many choices you don't know where to start!

The tips here will really help you if you feel stumped by this important choice:-

• Be Patient
• Coordinate Decorating Samples
• Really Study the Colors
• Tried and True Formula for Colors
• Trim it Out
• Choose the Paint Finish for the Job