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Hottest Interior Design Trends of 2015

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If you’ve just completed your new home build or are considering hiring new home builders, it’s time to take the your desired look to the next level with complementary furniture and interior pieces. In 2015, the combination of modern and somewhat dated is really gaining in popularity in most homes. The two together bring out the best qualities in one another and offer a fresh new play on new age meets old age evolution.…

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How To Choose, Season And Store Firewood For Heating

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There’s nothing quite as cosy as a crackling log fire to curl up in front of on a miserable, chilly winter’s night.  However, choosing the wrong type of wood or storing it incorrectly can cause problems and could even present a fire safety hazard.  Here’s a guide to help you select and store your firewood the right way. Choosing firewood The first rule of choosing firewood to be used for heating your home is never to use offcuts of wood that have been treated with any sort of varnish, creosote or paint.…

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Shade Sail Installation Tips

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If you have good basic DIY skills, you could choose to install your custom shade sail yourself as everything you need for the job can be found in your local DIY store, or can be obtained through your shade sail supplier. However, you’ll need to consider some tip before embarking on the project. Get suitable mounting points for your custom shade sail Before you start, it’s vital to establish that the attachment point you’ve chosen for your shade sail is structurally sound and strong enough to bear the weight of the sail and its incumbent fittings.…

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