Friday, August 30, 2013
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Designer vs. Decorator (What’s the Difference?)
Ok, well... I’m here to help!
The main differences between the two are…
Interior Design is the art and science of understanding how folks interact with their living space while in their homes, as well as a home’s overall functionality for its residents.
Interior Decoration (or) "Decorating", is the furnishing or beautifying of an individual space in the home. Some would say… enhancing a home with fashionable or attractive things.
To review…, Interior Designers may decorate, but Decorators do not necessarily design.
Some other major differences are…
Interior Designers apply creative and technical solutions that become beneficial to a families quality of life.
Decorators can also be creative but in a more visual and organic way…bringing splashes of color or life to a room.
Important to note, if you’re hiring an Interior Designer to work in your home, please make sure you ask them for their certificate or license as many states have passed laws requiring Interior Designers be licensed to perform this service in your home. (You don't want to break the law just to save a couple of bucks now do you?) Plus, if things go horribly wrong you will not have a legal leg to stand on.
Conversely, Interior Decorators require no formal training or license. It doesn't mean they are not qualified, it just means choose your Decorator carefully!
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Friday, August 16, 2013
The Best Way To Clean the Faucets in Your Home!
Sometimes the easiest tasks in your home seem to the most complicated. But it doesn't have to be this way! Especially since cleaning the faucets in your home is so easy!
With a few simple steps and a short list of supplies, you'll be done in no time at all! Either way, using the tips we have outlined (below), your faucets will shine and stay clean longer.
Here’s a list of what you’ll need...
• A Spray Bottle
• Dental Floss and a used Toothbrush (for cleaning those small crevices)
• All Purpose Flour
• Salt
• A can of Cola (for Drinking and for Cleaning!)
• And, some clean Dry Cloth’s
First, let’s determine the type of finish that is on your faucet. Is it Chrome, Nickel, Bronze, Stainless Steel or Copper?
If You're Cleaning a Chrome or Nickel Faucet... Use white vinegar and water… Spray the entire fixture, allow the mixture to sit on the faucet for
about 5 to 10 minutes and wipe with a clean dry cloth. That’s it!
Cleaning a Copper or Stainless Steel Faucet?
Fill a spray bottle with regular Cola (seriously!). Spray the faucet and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse with water, gently rub a wet cloth over the surface, then dry the entire faucet with a clean dry cloth. Gentle, Do Not Rub Too Hard as You Will Scratch The Finish.
Are You Cleaning a Brass or Bronze Faucet?
Mix a tablespoon of vinegar, a tablespoon of salt and a tablespoon of all-purpose flour in a small bowl. Wipe on using a gentle buffing motion rather than an intense scrub, then, just dry the faucet thoroughly.
And, don’t forget the Screen! This is often overlooked when cleaning your faucets! Just remove the screen (or aerator) brush with the toothbrush you have set aside for cleaning, rinse and replace!
Use the Dental Floss to reach the spaces under the handles and hard to reach areas to remove soap scum and hard water stains.
We hope these tips were helpful. If you have any other questions or other tips we haven't covered here, please feel free to let us know! Or Log on to www.yourhomecenter.net and drop us a line!
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