Other than your home one of the largest investments you will make are on the carpets and furniture that you put in your home. There are so many choices with the different textures, colors and different styles but whatever your choices are you can rest assured the cost will run into the thousands. You choose these items because of their beauty and elegance and it is a terrible feeling to watch these items turned dull and drab, lose their...more
The best way to avoid cat urine stains and odor is to properly train your cat. Litter-training comes easily to most kittens and cats, much more so than house-breaking a puppy or dog. There are chapters in books and articles on the internet that are devoted to how to litter-train and the new cat owner is smart to seek them out in order to prevent costly problems down the road. Even more experienced cat owners are advised to buff up on their...more
One of the most notoriously resistant stains, cat urine can be almost impossible to remove. There are plenty of tales regarding cat urine stains that end with the removal and disposal of furniture, carpeting and even floorboards. There are many cat owners who are too embarrassed to have guests into their homes because the cat smell has gotten too overwhelming, even if they only own one cat. What is it about cat urine that makes it so difficult to remove?Cat urine consists of water, trace minerals, salts, creatinine, hormones, urea and ammonia. When the urine saturates any porous material, the water in it eventually evaporates, leaving behind a dry crust of the remaining components. Porous materials are especially prone to capturing smells and stains because the pores of the material are literally holes that fill up and hold the residuals left behind by the evaporated urine.While the area that was saturated with cat urine is wet, the smell may be more noticeable. This is because the water from the urine evaporates and sends the odor molecules into the air. Once the area is dry, the odor will remain, but won't be as pungent as when it was wet. Humidity due to weather tends to make...more
The air inside most buildings is more polluted than the air outside. Controlling contaminants at their source in your house is a great first (or ten) step to improving your indoor air quality, your comfort and your health. However, this will not eliminate all of the contaminants in your house. There are some negative substances that are almost...more
A minor change in your bathroom accessories can bring a greater charm to your bathroom, but the thing is choosing the right accessory for right location and placing in appropriate direction. Today bathroom suites are available in various shapes, sizes and materials. It should neither be too large nor be too short because both have its own...more
When you have an automatic garage door, it is quite difficult to open it without a garage door opener. It is especially difficult when you are in the car and you need to pull the car into the garage. You do not want to have to get out, open the door, get back into the car, and then pull it into the garage. You want to be able to push a button and the door open up. However, you do have to program that garage door opener to do the job.You have two types of garage door openers. You have remote garage door openers and you have Homelink openers. Remote openers are your average remote control garage door opener that clips onto the visor in your car. The Homelink system is a garage door opener that is built into your car. There are manufacturers such as Audi that install Homelink systems within their cars.Programming the traditional remoteHow you program your traditional remote depends on the manufacturer. Just like a remote control that you are programming to go with your television, you may have certain numbers to punch or you may need to hit a certain combination of buttons. If you have a remote that has numbered keys on them, then you should be able to input the code and be on your...more
Installing garage door springs can be a pretty tricky and very dangerous task which is why most people will go to the experts. If you are handy around the house, like a challenge and want to save some money then you can install the garage door...more
A garage door is a great way to keep your car, your tools and your other garage items safe from intruders. They can keep your belongings safe at night but provide easy access during the day as most garage doors can be operated with remote control...more
Installing a garage door opener is actually a lot harder than you may think. However, that does not mean the job cannot be done DIY. It simply means you will need to follow the instructions closely. To install a garage door opener, you will need a...more
Baby nursery décor can be extremely overwhelming, especially for new parents. There are many different decorations, furniture items, bedding, wall art, etc. for you to think about. Therefore to help you narrow down your decisions, it's a good idea...more
If you find your office space dull and uninspiring, its time you found the right office decoration or decorations to improve it. Understand, this doesn't mean you need to perform a complete makeover on your office; it's simply a matter of improving...more
Getting the look of your home office right can be tricky. On the one hand, you certainly don't want it to look corporate and cold because it is part of your home. On the other, you do want it to look enough like a workspace to make you feel...more