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Archive for January 30th, 2012

Jan
30

Bring your dining room into the house

Posted by James Howlett

Have you ever noticed something strange about the dining rooms in many modern houses? It’s like they’re there but not there; disconnected from the rest of the house.

dinning room Bring your dining room into the house

This is some kind of weird hangover from our ancestors, but dining rooms are still there because we expect houses to have them. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan
30

Burglar proof your home

Posted by James Howlett

The good news is that there are many simple, easy and effective methods you can implement straight away in order to make your home more burglar-proof, so read on for some great tips.

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by Johnny Grim

Starting with the outside of the house, make sure you don’t leave ladders lying around that could provide easy access to an open, upstairs window when you’re at work or at night time. Large trees also carry the same risk, so make sure any within reaching distance of your home are not tall enough to be used as climbing frames for potential thieves. You can also ensure that the bedroom furniture is not near the window to act as an easy landing place for any spritely burglars. The last thing you want is your brand new bed from http://bensonsforbeds.co.uk becoming a doormat for an eager thief. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan
30

Using glass around your home

Posted by James Howlett

If you are thinking of redecorating in order to spruce up your home, or simply want to add some finishing touches to a recently decorated home, one of the most important things to consider is what materials to use. There are many materials you can use in your home when it comes to furnishings and redecorating and it’s a good idea to do some research and consider which materials are fit for which purposes.

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by Felipe Andreoli Photography

Glass is a fantastic material to use when it comes to home furnishings. A well placed glass coffee table makes a fabulous addition to any living room and creates a wonderful central focal point for the room; it’s a material that always looks classy and stylish. Read the rest of this entry »

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