Outdoor Patio Fire Pits Lets Everyone Have the Chance to Enjoy a Fire One thing that people love to do is sit around the fire and tell stories. It is almost an instinct to enjoy fire. Sitting around and cooking marshmallows or hotdogs and telling stories are a way to bond with friends and family members. There is something special about it.However there are many reasons that people can't have a traditional campfire. It could be...more
10 Commandments Of Carpet Care 1. Vacuum frequently and thoroughly. Most of the wear of carpeting is caused by dirt. Oily soils attract more oily soil and frequent vacuuming will reduce soil buildup.2. Get at stains quickly, 99% of all stains can be removed by one cleaning agent or another if they are cleaned in the first few days. The longer a stain chemically reacts with the carpet the harder it will be to remove it.3. Test...more
5 Famous Painters Who Were Womanizers Pablo Picasso From his first lover of nine years, Fernande Olivier, who he locked up in the house when he left (often to meet another lover), to the Russian ballet artist who had a nervous breakdown and stalked him after their marriage ended, the Spanish painter lived most of his life in Paris, working on his art and going from one affair, lover, and/or marriage to the next. Marie-Therese Walter wanted to be Picasso's wife after bearing his first daughter, but she never did, and tragically, hung herself in her garage a few years after his death. Francoise Gilot, who at 23 years old began a 10-year relationship with Picasso beginning in his sixties, had two children with the brilliant painter. But during their relationship, he began an affair with Jacqueline Roque. She was devoted to him, becoming his muse, lover, secretary, and all-around supporter, but she committed suicide after the 20 year long relationship ended. Gustav Klimt Although the Austrian symbolist painter's life was cut short by pneumonia in his 55th year in 1918, the creator of "The Kiss" lived a life of devotion to his work and to women. He was fascinated with...more
The Most Popular Exercises To Flatten Stomach Muscles There are many times in a person's life when they really want to look their best. Perhaps it is for a high school reunion or for a wedding, and probably the most popular time for wanting to look good is during swimsuit season. For all of these times, and many more times, most...more
Window Coverings for Home Window coverings are in abundance when searching online. Shutters, blinds, curtains, drapes, or shades in all sizes and colors are available. Wooden blinds, shutters and shades, seem to be the most popular with most consumers. These allow light to open up a room, or close light off to the room completely.For...more
Home Improvement Tools And Supplies No matter what home improvement or repair project you are working on, you will need a variety of tools. The tools are among the most important aspects of any home improvement project. Here we will discuss some of the most common and important tools needed for home improvement. With any home improvement or repair project, safety should be considered first. Some safety supplies to invest in include goggles, ear protections, masks, and gloves. If you are planning on repairing or improving your walls and floors, there are a few specific tools that you will need. If you are redoing basement walls, you will need stiff-bristled brushes, a wire brush, and heavy-duty paintbrushes in order to protect the walls. You will also need materials waterproof masonry sealers, household cleaners, buckets and a sponge. For painting, you will need a stiff-bristled paintbrush, and possible masonry primer. If you are working on paneled walls you will need a hammer, chisels, wallboard knife, caulk gun, putty knife, framing square, carpentry knife, pry bar, rubber mallet, and nails.In order to prevent leaking you will need a trowel or putty knife, a wire...more
Finding Candle Chandeliers For Your Home There's nothing quite like a candle chandelier to set the perfect backdrop to any occasion. Whether you are entertaining guests, curling up with a good book, or spending time with that special...more
Buyer Beware: Selling Your Real Estate With An As-Is Clause Are you trying to sell your home but don't want to deal with later repair requests from a buyer about problems with the property? Or maybe you're a buyer who is concerned...more
Two Years of Our Life in the Bathroom The average person uses a toilet about six to eight times a day, as many as 2,920 times per year.By age 80 we will have taken over 200,000 trips to the toilet and spent two years of our life in...more
Advice: How To Make Money Blogging About Your Home Based Busienss You may be wondering how to make money blogging about your home based busienss. In this day and age, computers and the internet has drastically changed the world that we...more
Magic Chef Kitchen appliances There are a wide selection of little refrigerators to choose from for customers who just require someplace to keep some things chilled. One of the well recognized brands is Magic Chef mini refrigerators....more
Your Home Theater And The Many Choices What do the words home theater mean to you? A big screen TV in your living room with surround sound speakers hidden behind the couch, or a custom designed room with every possible high-end...more