Kids want to be able to express who they are and what better place to start than their own bedrooms? While adults usually get to choose between a California King or Eastern King sized bed, kids have a lot more fun options to pick from. Trundle beds, bunk, beds complete with built-in workstations, even adding a head and footboard are among the many choices they'll get to grow up with. In this two-part article, we'll be able to go over what beds will suit your child up to his teenage years.
After your child finally outgrows his or her crib and toddler bed, it's time to move on to bigger and better things. Moving your child to a twin-sized bed is the next step, and there are a variety of styles that will suit your child. A great option to consider is purchasing a bed that comes with underbed storage for all your child's toys, clothes and extra linens. This style is perfect if your child's bedroom happens to be small in size, and as every parent knows, your child's toy collection will end up all over the place if there's no proper storage area. And, this gives your child an excuse to throw things under the bed!
Trundle beds are also another option if your child's friend or relative regularly stays the night. Oftentimes, you'll find that once your child doesn't necessarily need his pull-out trundle anymore, it can be easily replaced with underbed drawers. Trundle beds can accommodate two children; however, it may not be comfortable for long. My next suggestion is to go for bunk beds designed with mortis and tenon joinery. The good thing about bunk beds is that they're usually two twin beds stacked upon one another. Once your kids are ready to have their own rooms, or are even just over the idea of climbing into bed, you can usually disassemble the bunk to make two separate beds. Of course, this all depends on the design of the bunk and whether it's made of wood or metal.
In our continuing series, we'll next touch on futon bunk beds, workstation beds, and adding subtle mature features to your child's bed that even your teenager will appreciate.
Labels: childrens bedroom furniture, coffee tables, dining room furniture, home decor, interior decorating
Most people spend long hours each week in their office, making it very important to have the right style of furniture. While comfort is important, you really need to be more focused on the office furniture being ergonomically correct then on the color or material of it.
You will feel much better at the end of the work day, and have more energy to complete your tasks with an ergonomically correct office chair. It will help improve your posture, resulting in less pain in your back and neck areas. It will also reduce the risk of office injuries and claims.
If you use a computer in your office on a regular basis, not having the right posture can lead to carpal tunnel in your wrists. This is the result of moving them in a particular repetitive motion throughout the day. Along with an ergonomically correct keyboard, you can prevent such injuries from happening.
Many manufacturers of ergonomically correct office furniture offer a wide selection of office furniture products to choose from. This allows you to still get a great looking office but one that is designed for your body as well. It is a good idea to purchase ergonomically correct office furniture with the help of a qualified consultant. They will be able to identity what needs to be improved with your current working conditions.
You can purchase entire office furniture work stations including desks, chairs, computers, keyboards, and all the accessories that are ergonomically correct. You can save a great deal of money if you purchase a package deal than if you buy one or two pieces separately.
Many people who use office furniture don't realize that it has a negative effect on their posture, health, productivity, and even their mood. More employers are starting to recognize the importance of providing ergonomically correct office furniture. Not only do the employees get more work accomplished, they take fewer sick days.
Labels: Office Furniture
How do you describe shabby chic decorating? The dictionary gives the definition of shabby as, "worn out, frayed, or threadbare after long use". The definition of chic is, "sheek, stylish and elegant". Thus, shabby chic decorating is a style of decorating that uses a mix of stylish and beautiful objects with those that are worn out and frayed.
Five keys to decorating success with the shabby chic decorating style:
1) Start by taking a look around your attic or basement for abandoned or unused furniture or home décor. Also, check with friends and relatives—they might love to get rid of discarded items. Flea markets, yard sales and secondhand stores are also great places to browse. This takes time but is well worth it since shabby chic decorating is known as a decorating budget dream!
2) Select a few choice items that can be used with furniture and home décor you already own. Be creative using white paint or whitewash on furniture. Distressed surfaces are also a distinctive element of shabby chic decorating. Add character to furniture by lightly sanding the corners of wooden furniture to give it a worn look.
3) Most shabby chic decorating is based on either a white, cream, or muted grey background. Faded green and pale pink are popular colors used in a variety of fabrics including flower-patterned, checks, and stripes with at least one color repeating in every pattern.
4) The use of home décor and accessories is endless in shabby chic decorating. Even if items are flawed, damaged or blemished, they have a place in the shabby chic room. The item just has to look old! Don't throw away that chipped teapot your grandmother gave you—there's a place for it. Gather together your favorite pictures and put them in frames that have an old, worn look.
5) Flowers, candles and pillows are a necessity in a simply shabby chic room. Displaying books on flowers and gardening also add a nice touch.
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Few homeowners give a lot of thought to their gutter and downspouts on their home. That is if they have them at all. The truth is though; a guttering system can literally save you thousands of dollars in structural damage.
Rain gutters are a simple way to channel rainwater off of your roof and away from your home. They protect your home from damage because it won't stand up to water constantly running down the sides of the house, or going on the fascia boards and rafters.
On a continuous basis the structure is compromised as well as your foundation. Homes with poorly designed downspouts or without them at all, will have rainwater collect and pool underneath the roof. This eventually weakens the foundation, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
What may seem incredible to some is that it is better to have no gutter system at all than to have one that is poorly installed and leaks all over. Replacing damaged roofs, siding and other areas of your home can be very expensive to say the least.
Today, gutters and downspouts have many different designs than they did just 20 years ago. Seamless gutters and gutter guards have made installing and maintaining gutter systems much easier than ever before.
By far, aluminum is the best material for rain gutters. Seamless gutters can be quickly produced right at your home by gutter machines that make perfect gutters every time.
As a maintenance feature, gutter guards make cleaning your gutters a thing of the past. It eliminates leaves and other debris from clogging gutters and downspouts and causing the homeowner to climb a ladder and clean them out.
So, while gutters and downspouts may not be the first thing that comes to mind when owning a home, they can save you a lot of money in the future.
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In general, I am a fan of buying stuff that is built to last. I have some beautiful living room furniture that I spent years acquiring. I have an Italian leather sofa and a coffee table made out of solid oak that catches the eye of almost every single person who comes into the room. With kids furniture, however, I take a different attitude altogether. Kids grow up so fast that there is no point in paying an arm and a leg for something that they will not be able to use in another 9 months. That is why I have always been a fan of discount kids furniture.
One of the great things about buying discount kids bedroom furniture is that you do not have to sacrifice appearance to get it. Most kids like things that are bright, colorful, and whimsical. You can find inexpensive discount kids furniture made out of plastic or pressed board in lots of bright colors as easily as you can find solid wood stuff that costs a lot more. The kids will never know the difference, but you will when you get the bill! Discount kid furniture often only costs a fraction of what the more expensive stuff costs.
Of course, if you are willing to keep an eye out all the time, you can find some very high quality discount kids furniture. There are furniture stores in my town that regularly have closeout sales where they sell cheap childrens furniture. Basically, there are a few times a year that are ideal for finding discount kids furniture. The best time is after the holidays are over. Not only has the Christmas buying season passed, but the year has ended as well. This means that the discount kids furniture stores will be getting rid of all of their old inventory to get new stuff in. If you go shopping for discount kids furniture in January and February, it will be easier to get a deal than at any other time during the whole entire year.
One of the great things about buying discount kids furniture is that it makes you feel more at ease about letting your kids pick how to put their rooms together. The discount furniture kids pick does not have to fit your tastes. It costs you very little, so it does not have to be a long term investment in bedroom set furniture.
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The materials and finishes that we use on the interior of our homes require cleaning and occasional maintenance; we dust, we vacuum, we mop-n-glo to keep them looking good and long lasting. Without too much effort we can stay ahead of the wear and tear from our kids and our pets.
Materials on the outside, however take a daily beating from the sun, wind, rain, temperature changes, and other environmental elements (in addition to kids and dogs). Those materials need a great deal more care and maintenance but that can be reduced somewhat by selecting the proper materials to suit your goals.
Outdoor decks are subject to a great deal of abuse - the deck surface is especially susceptible to sun and rain. Wood is the most popular surface for decks, but it's also the quickest to wear out. Fortunately there are a variety of deck surface products available that allow you to choose between appearance, cost, and the effort needed to keep your deck looking great for many years.
Natural Wood Decking
Natural wood is the obvious first choice for decking. It's sturdy, attractive, easy to work with, and it comes in a wide variety of types with different qualities and costs.
Pressure-treated wood decking is far and away the most popular decking surface in use today. Most PT lumber is made from Southern Yellow Pine, impregnated with ACQ, a chemical that increases the wood's resistance to rot and insect damage. But treated lumber is often poorer quality material so the wood shrinks, cracks, and splits more easily.
A better choice for "real" wood decks is one of the many woods that have a natural resistance to rot and insect damage. These woods include Western Red Cedar, Redwood, and some species of tropical hardwoods. While these better quality decking materials last longer and look better they also cost more. One of the very best natural deck surfaces is a group of South American hardwoods called Ipe ("Ipe" is Portuguese for hardwood). These are extremely dense, tight-grained woods, dark in color and virtually free from knots. Ipe is very hard, heavy, and difficult to work with but is also very beautiful and is nearly indestructible. Expect to pay top dollar for Ipe materials and the labor to install it.
The use of any type of natural wood decking comes with some negative environmental impact. When pressure-treated decking is disposed of, the chemicals used to treat the wood may leach into groundwater; burning it puts these same chemicals into the air. And while the new ACQ treatment is less toxic than the previous CCA (which contains arsenic) the long-term effects of the chemical aren't fully known.
Much of the tropical hardwood used for decking material is plantation-grown, but some isn't and at the retail level it's nearly impossible to tell the difference. Most folks don't want their decks built at the expense of an acre of rainforest.
Wood Composite Decking
Wood Composite decking has become very popular recently due to its longevity and environmentally friendly characteristics. It's a pretty good imitation of natural wood in workability and appearance.
Sold under names like Trex, Correctdeck, and Timbertech, composite decking boards are made from recycled plastic (usually grocery bags or milk jugs) and ground-up waste wood. It can be cut and attached like real wood and requires almost no maintenance. Composite decking mimics the look of natural wood but varies in appearance and performance depending upon the manufacturer and the ratio of plastic to wood in the mix, usually about 50-60% wood products.
Although composite decking can't be stained or painted like natural wood, many manufacturers produce boards in several colors. Since the color is throughout the material, chips and scrapes don't require restaining to maintain a consistent appearance. And because of the high wood content, the uncolored composite boards weather to a pleasing silver-gray.
As with any decking surface, the method of securing composite decking to the framing can improve or reduce the appearance of the deck. Poor installation can even affect the structural integrity of the boards. Ideally, all decking boards should be installed with concealed fasteners - more effort and expense, but the result is a better looking and longer lasting deck.
There are a few other choices in decking - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) for example, but they look much less like "traditional" decking than natural wood or wood composite. All-plastic and aluminum decking products also require the use of a large number of end caps, specialized fasteners, and other proprietary parts and pieces that can detract from the overall appearance of the deck.
Your choice of decking depends upon the desired appearance, budget, and your tolerance for the required maintenance of different materials. A good balance of those characteristics should result in a deck surface that the whole family will enjoy for many years - kids, dogs, and all.
Labels: backyard deck, luxury home plans, Outdoor deck, residential architect
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Pergo Laminate Flooring is one of the giants in the laminate hardwood flooring industry. The floors are designed for home remodeling DIY enthusiasts, so questions related to installing laminate flooring abound. Pergo Laminate Flooring, Harmonics Laminate Flooring, Armstrong Laminate Flooring and similar products are pounced upon by gleeful, hand-rubbing first-time home remodelers. An average-sized floor can be ready to use and admire within a day - just imagine all the compliments from somewhat green-around-the-gills neighbors...
The days of battling to fit messy, sticky, glued laminate flooring are long gone thanks to ranges such as Pergo glueless laminate flooring planks. The unique tongue and groove designs of Pergo floors simply click together for a perfect finish. This is one of the most gratifying do it yourself jobs to tackle, as progress is measurable and the end result quite spectacular.
Is Installing Pergo Flooring Over Existing Floors Advisable?
The beauty of Pergo Laminate Flooring is that it can be laid directly over ceramic, vinyl, tiles or real wood floors, saving you the trouble of ripping out an old floor first. Make sure that the floor is clean, smooth and carefully sand down any bumps or peaked joints. Carpeting needs to be taken out however. It is always recommended to do fittings of cabinets or cupboards first, before tackling your flooring project. Real hardwood installed over a concrete sub-floor also needs to be removed before a Pergo Laminate Flooring installation.
Do I Need Expansion Room Around The Perimeter Of My Pergo Flooring Installation?
Pergo Laminate Flooring is a floating floor product, meaning that it isn't permanently fixed to the sub-floor area. These ranges expand and contract due to changes in humidity and temperature. It is therefore vital to leave a 1/4" expansion space between the flooring planks and the adjacent walls or cupboards. If you don't do this, you will have unsightly buckling floors. The Pergo floor moldings are used to hide these spaces after installation and to ensure a professional finish. Use spacers to keep your distances even. If you are tackling a very large floor area, the expansion space needs to be increased.
Does Pergo Laminate Flooring Also Have A Hollow Sound When Used?
The sound depends largely on the sub-floor layer and the thickness of the laminate flooring installation. One way to get around this is to install a sound underlayment and resin polyethylene film underneath your Pergo Laminate Flooring planks. This is a highly effective technique to use if you want to dampen the sound. This protective layer also acts as a moisture barrier, lengthening the life of the flooring. Take a look at Pergo SilentStep foam or Soundbloc foam and Moisturbloc vapor barrier. By adding these a cushioning layer, you also ensure a more comfortable, soft floor underfoot. If the sub-floor is wood, a vapor barrier isn't introduced before installing Pergo Laminate Flooring.
Can I Install Pergo Laminate Flooring Immediately After My Purchase?
To be on the safe side, acclimate your Pergo floor planks by leaving the cartons in the room where they will be installed, for a period of 49 to 96 hours. This precaution will give you a floor that remains clicked into place, rather than becoming an ugly buckling disaster area.
Can I Use Pergo Laminate Flooring In A Bathroom Or Kitchen?
Pergo Laminate Flooring's surface is highly water resistant, so the planks can be used in high humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. In these areas however, the expansion spaces need to be sealed with Pergo Sealant or a similar mildew-resistant silicone product before installing the trim or molding. The same should be done where the planks were cut to make room for cupboards or a dishwasher. Some experts also recommend sealing the joints by using glue. Check with your supplier about the most satisfactory installation process. In spite of its water resistance, Pergo Laminate Flooring are not made to handle standing water.
Can I Use Pergo Laminate Flooring On Stairs?
Pergo flooring is perfect for stairs. Steps are finished with Pergo Stair Nosing. The nosing is adhered with a quality construction adhesive and finishing screws. A stair application is the only time that the floating floor concept of Pergo is replaced with a glued end product.
How Do I Ensure A Professional Finish When Installing Pergo Laminate Flooring?
A large range of color-coordinated transition moldings are available to give an elegant and stylish finish to your flooring project. T-Moldings are used in doorways, while end moldings are used along sliding doors and around tubs and basins. If you need to go from a raised Pergo flooring area to a lower hard surface such as vinyl, you would choose a hard surface reducer.
Oops! I Have A Nick In My Pergo Laminate Flooring! What Now?
No problem. The folks at Pergo realized that this is an inevitable mishap in a bustling household. They therefore made sure that you have access to Pergo Finishing Putty. Simply neaten the edges of the chipped area with a small knife, make sure the area is clean, and fill the hole with putty. A spatula gives a neat finish and the excess is simply wiped away with a clean cloth. Plank replacements are also possible if a more major repair is needed.
With a gleaming Pergo Presto or Pergo American Cottage floor installation, your home will be transformed into a wrinkle-less, stylish lady. Pergo Laminate Flooring has been performing plastic surgery on properties for years. It's about time to let that tattered carpet go...
Home decoration justifiably ranks among the top priorities for the socially active members of the society. Furniture items have, over the years, undergone a marked change of perception for their patrons. With varied change in the choices of furniture, people have the option to choose from amongst the best. And wood furniture is the top choice of the connoisseurs of exquisite furniture items. The pride in owning a priceless piece of excellent quality wooden furniture is unmatched and addictive.
The furniture made of oak, cherry, cedar, rustic pine and their ilk adds value to your dream home. In particular, Amish made furniture items are the real turn on if you love the art and craft on your furniture. The Amish handcrafted furniture is a delight to gaze and pride to possess. If you want your home to depict a picture of your true self, Amish furniture is the way to go. Made by extreme toil and sweat and requiring great skills to master the art of making marvelous pieces, Amish furniture is available at all the major furniture retailers. However, if you are looking to strike a good bargain, try to find a reputed wholesale Amish furniture dealer who can also offer extended guarantee along with attractive prices.
Hardwood is a privileged and most preferred choice. Available in varied natural colors and ranging from darkest to lightest ones, hard wood is considered as most durable among the kinds of woods used to make furniture articles. Moreover, hardwood requires least amount of care among all the other woods. Due to its sturdiness, it is long lasting and largely maintenance free.
Extreme caution is, however, required before you buy wooden furniture. This is because of the fact that a number of trick dealers have emerged in the market that will sell you fakes in the name of wooden furniture. As a general rule, heavier wood furniture ensures better quality and durability. So, the best way to check its authenticity is try to lift it. If it is genuine, you will feel considerable weight.
A thorough examination of the wooden furniture article is always called for before deciding to purchase it. Cuts, bruises, fractures, protruding nails, dents etc. can mar the otherwise beauty of the product. Gently run your hand all over the surface of the furniture to detect any kind of superfluous flaw in the finishing of the article.
However, if you find that the finished article has a minor flaw that can be easily corrected, always ask for extra discounts. Most often, the dealers will oblige to preserve their goodwill and make a new customer. Similarly, if you are looking to save some extra dollars, just ask the dealer if he is game for selling the display piece. The display pieces usually look old but actually, most of them are in perfect shape barring the odd fading. This can be easily made up by a swift coating of paint or polish. The dealers are, generally, on the look out for the buyers interested in display pieces. Obviously, these pieces are sold on a much higher discount.
Make the most of your wooden furniture and always buy cheap!
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