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Painting your Ceiling
We all think that painting our ceiling is a quick and easy task. Not too quick my friends. Painting our ceiling requires more preparation more than we have thought off. So the next time you plan to paint that ceiling of yours, you may want to read along for some tips. Read article »
Simple Ways to Make a Room Appear Bigger
If your home is space restricted, all it takes is the right color paint, furniture and a lot of arrangement tips to achieve a room that seem to be bigger than the actual. Read article »
Outside Checkered
Checkered tablecloths remind me of old time diners and restaurants. A length of checkered tablecloth can set you back rather cheap in textile markets and in department stores. The problem is that these ordinary looking tablecloths look rather butt-ugly; the least I want to do when I get home is to eat at a place that looks like the eateries across the street. Don't get me wrong: they serve nice Soup #5, but I don't want to eat at a similar-looking environment. Read article »
Painting your Ceiling
We all think that painting our ceiling is a quick and easy task. Not too quick my friends. Painting our ceiling requires more preparation more than we have thought off. So the next time you plan to paint that ceiling of yours, you may want to read along for some tips. Read article »
Simple Ways to Make a Room Appear Bigger
If your home is space restricted, all it takes is the right color paint, furniture and a lot of arrangement tips to achieve a room that seem to be bigger than the actual. Read article »
Outside Checkered
Checkered tablecloths remind me of old time diners and restaurants. A length of checkered tablecloth can set you back rather cheap in textile markets and in department stores. The problem is that these ordinary looking tablecloths look rather butt-ugly; the least I want to do when I get home is to eat at a place that looks like the eateries across the street. Don't get me wrong: they serve nice Soup #5, but I don't want to eat at a similar-looking environment. Read article »
The Right Light Fixtures for Your Room
Are you clueless with regards to how one should set the lighting mood a room? Or maybe you can't seem to decide whether to go dim or bright, and which spot to place your source of light? Can't decide what color light to use? Read article »
Mural Miracles
I was at a bar here in Baguio City when I saw some pretty looking murals painted on the walls of the place. I think it was the beer talking, but I think that if you have a lot of artistic talent, you can use murals and other homemade artwork on your home. Read article »
Drawer Overhaul
Each time the year ends or the season of spring cleaning comes up for a future garage sale, I secretly take out a small notebook that lists a full line of kitchen tools, equipment and modern gadgets that I want to purchase depending on need, function and aesthetic purposes. I envision opening my cupboards with an organized array of tools and equipment, categorized by type beginning with copper, stainless steel, silicone, rubber and wooden. Read article »
Vinegar - More than just a "Blessed Seasoning"
I have a friend who absolutely hates vinegar. She swears she wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole. The smell makes her want to vomit. Whaaaattttt??? I find it so weird because vinegar is really my sparring partner when it comes to food. Read article »
Solitary Royalty
In any time, medieval or feudal, modern or ancient - there has always been the need to seek the solitude of oneself. For a city person such as myself - that little slice of quiet and concentration has always been difficult to find - especially if 'home' is a small room in a noisy house, or a studio apartment in a tall residential building. Read article »
