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What kind of carpet should I buy?

January 25 by
Buying a carpet involves a lot of decisions, relating to color, texture, style and cost. Before you part with your money, it’s a good idea to think about your priorities, and what you want your carpet to “do” primarily for you home.

However beautiful and elegant certain carpets are, they may not be particularly good at hiding vacuum cleaner marks or footprints…and if you’ve got kids and pets, this is something you’re really want to going to consider.

Different carpets have different yarns, which give them certain characteristics.  If you’re looking for something that’s durable and functional, you might want to consider a Berber (Loop) style or perhaps a Cable carpet.

Berbers will last you for years, and are really good for family areas.
Cable carpeting has a chunky look because it’s made with a “fat” yarn and is another great choice for homes that see a lot of foot traffic.

There are so many carpets on the market today, so be sure to do your research, and think hard about what works for you.

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Christmas Cleaning Tips – 2010

December 21 by

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year – but it can also be pretty stressful. And if you’ve got family or friends visiting, you’ll probably be anxious to make sure that your home looks as clean and tidy as possible, Here are a five small tips to help you prepare, and make sure that by the time your doorbell rings everything is looking just as you want it to…

  • Make a list of what needs to be done – you can cross items off bit by bit and you will be less distracted throughout the day.
  • Try and de-clutter before you start cleaning, tidying away miscellaneous papers and bills. You don’t have to sort them out or file them away – just put them to one side, in a safe place.
  • Start cleaning at the top of the house (e.g. ceilings, where dust gathers) and work your way down, cleaning the floor last of all.
  • Dust off and wipe down your doormats, so that when your guests arrive the dirt and grime from outside don’t make it into your home.
  • Listen to some Christmas music whilst you’re working – it will make time pass and remind you of the purpose of the work!

Happy Holidays!

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The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

November 28 by

It’s a staple for every table – yes, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a sweet and succulent pumpkin pie.  Delight your family and friends with this quick and easy recipe, and have a very happy holiday.

Ingredients:

1 9-inch pie crust

3 cups pureed cooked pumpkin
1 1/4 cups condensed milk
3/4 cup egg whites, whipped
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix the sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.  Fold in the whisked egg whites.  Stir the mixture until smooth then combine it with the sugar and spices.
  4. Pour the completed mixture into the pie crust then bake for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden.

Leave to cool and then serve.  Delicious!

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