How to unclog a toilet based on advice from an actual plumber. Check out the super secret plumber trick that will knock out almost any clog.
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A Study In Patterns: Mixed Prints Home Interiors
March 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Overuse of patterns in a single room can give the space a chaotic feel, but somehow, despite layer upon layer of mismatched prints, this apartment interior is peaceful and harmonious. Maybe that’s because developing beautiful prints is a full-time job for Marcel Wanders, a Dutch designer best known for his striking wallpaper patterns. This private home in Amsterdam is a virtual showroom of Wanders’ talents, with patterns integrated in ways both bold and subtle.
Hexagonal ceiling tiles in monochromatic white reflect a similar, more high-contrast design on the floor. Sculptures and chair backs bear lace-like scrolls, leaves and flowers, while the sofas are anchored by high-impact wallpaper layered with at least three different designs in one.
The overall mix balances intricate nature-based designs and graphic geometric shapes. This delicate balance continues into the bedroom and bathroom, where a large floral print adorns a mosaic wall just across from a textured wall in glossy black.
Careful use of color is definitely the key here. If all of these prints were multi-colored, the effect would be dramatically different. Strong lines and subtle one-color patterns draw the eye to the more colorful and complex while periodic pattern-free areas give the eye somewhere to rest.
Read more: http://dornob.com/pattern-study-home-interiors-brimming-with-mixed-prints/#ixzz2uvXtQr3e
The Ultimate Home Seller’s Checklist
March 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Are you planning to put your home on the market sometime soon? When putting your home up for sale there are several things you need to keep in mind in order to get your home sold quickly and at the highest price possible. Here is the ultimate seller’s checklist to help you get the best results.
Practical New Uses for 23 Old Things
March 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Junk? What junk? Those things cluttering up your storage space are home solutions waiting to happen
In the market for a new bookshelf? If you have an old ladder lying around, you might not need to hit the store. In fact, there are countless ways you can turn old objects into amazingly practical solutions for storing, displaying and organizing your stuff. Here are some of my favorites.
A Guide to 1031 Exchanges
March 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
In a 1031 Exchange, money from the sale of an investment property can be put towards another “like-kind” property. This means that an investor can exchange a commercial property for another, or a residential rental property for a commercial property. But, be careful! This deal is time-sensitive. You only have forty-five days to identify possible replacement properties, and one hundred and eighty days to close escrow on the actual replacement property. (The IRS is very strict about this timeline.)
And unfortunately, your own personal residence or vacation home cannot be used in the 1031. These properties are not considered to be of “like kind” to any real estate held for investment or business purposes (even if you conducted business from inside your home).
Check out the detailed guide below to sell as smartly as possible! Your heirs just might thank you.
10 Questions To Ask A Moving Company
March 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This infographic titled ’10 Questions To Ask A Moving Company’ shows the questions which help tochoose the best moving company keeping in mind their moving needs. It covers all the important features that should be evaluated before making the final decision of renting a storage unit.
Dream Spaces: 14 Fabulous Indoor-Outdoor Bathrooms
March 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Disappearing walls put these baths in Mother Nature’s lap, counting tranquil views and fresh air as the best luxuries of all
The modern bathroom has become a retreat in today’s busy world, a refuge from the stress of overscheduled lives. The best ones are filled with luxurious touches — steam showers, soaking tubs, TVs and surround sound — plus elegant materials like rich woods and earthy stones.
But if I were designing my dream bath, I know what I’d put at the top of my wish list: a way to bring the outdoors in. I’m talking about adding glass walls and a glass door to the shower, or setting a freestanding tub on a deck (or in a garden) so I could admire the view while I soak. Imagine what it would be like to hear birdsong or the rustle of the trees as you lather up, or smell the roses (or whatever else is blooming) while you loll in the tub.
Not surprisingly, these baths work best in balmy climates. I’m stuck on the snowy East Coast these days, but it’s always fun to daydream. So join me: Check out these 14 bright and airy baths, all designed to showcase Mother Nature’s best work.
40 Years Of Cellphones [video]
March 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The cellphone has been around for four decades now, and this video takes a beautiful look back in time as the evolution of our beloved devices.
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2014 NHL trade deadlines compared
March 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Which NHL trade deadline day in the last 25 years had the most moves? The fewest? How many eventual Stanley Cup champs made deals? The answers are in this week’s Hockey Night in Canada infographic.
