Our new home is far from being finished, the new bathroom was finally done it should be done long time ago if we didn’t move the bathroom to the storage area.  I have asked to move it because the bathroom door is right at the kitchen, I find it awkward and unpleasant despite it was already tiled and ceiling was already made.

With this, we have to buy new set of tiles for the new bathroom, the fixtures like faucet, shower and toilet bowl was not yet installed so it was not really a major alternation. We made the old bathroom as a pantry so  in short we just interchange the  use of the two rooms.

Maintaining a clean and organized home is every homeowner’s dream. Sadly, this is one dream that is very quite hard to achieve. There are lots of reasons why people can’t afford to put their homes in order. It may be due to the fact that they are too busy, procrastination, so fort and so on. One thing also, it’s hard to keep organization in place especially when there’s kids around.

Regardless of what excuse you have, it is a must that you bring back order to your home. Here are some steps to take:

• Place things exactly where they should be.

One reason why a home gets too much cluttered and disorganized is due to the fact that people living at home do not return the things to the proper place while using it. Avoid doing this and you will be amazed at how smaller the clutter will be.

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• Get rid of the things that no longer serve you.

People who have cluttered homes are those who hoard their things. They avoid getting rid of their things because they think that they might be useful to them in the future. As a result, it becomes pile around the house. Look for things that you no longer needs, like DVD, CDs and many more. You can then give it out to other people or sell them online.

• Put things into containers.

There are lots of storage containers available today. Find out which type of storage container will work best for you. After that, you can then categorize your things then store them accordingly.

• Avoid buying the things you no longer need.

The less useless things you buy, the lesser the pile you will have to organize and the clutter that you have to get rid of.

These are quite simple tips but these work well in organizing your home.

We are fortunate that chainsaws now come with more safety features than ever before. However, it is still considered to be a dangerous apparatus. To avoid any unseen accident, it’s important to keep the chainsaw in top nick working condition. It can be a life saver and will extend the useability of the equipment. For some quick tips on how to maintain your chainsaw, keep on reading!

Sharpness

A blunt saw is not only useless but dangerous. Your chain should be able to cut through wood without demanding too much pressure from you. If it starts to become hard, produces more sawdust than chips, makes curved cuts or begins to chatter, it’s a good indicator that you need to sharpen the chain. Before you do, assess the size of the chain and purchase a rotary grindstone or chainsaw file that matches. Make sure you clean the blade thoroughly and check for overly worn links and teeth, and when finished, oil the chain and check the tension. Then you should be roaring to go.

Lubrication

One of the most important parts of chainsaw maintenance is keeping the chain lubricated. If avoided for too long, heat will build up and the friction will damage the saw. You’ll find that each time you power up your chainsaw, it will burn through the gas quicker and it won’t turn as fast. While some saws have an auto lubricating feature, other times you might have to do it manually. It’s important not to buy motor oil and invest in a kit that caters specifically to your saw, check out stihl.com.au to see what products on the market.

Keep it clean

The more you use your chainsaw, the more likely it will accumulate dirt and grime. Over time, the muck will become harder to clean off. Ideally, you should be cleaning your chainsaw after each use. Once you’ve finished, brush off the exterior case removing the sawdust that has gathered. Then take an oily cloth and rub off the extra sawdust particles from the case and bar. Make sure you take care when wiping the bar and use heavy duty gloves if necessary.

Fuel Filter

Almost every saw will have a small filter screen that attaches to the end of the fuel pick up line. It is one aspect of a chainsaw that many people tend to overlook when maintaining. If left unattended, small bits of debris will amass over time and clog up the fuel filter, decreasing the performance of your saw. To clean it, pull the end of the line out with a piece of bent wire, then slide the screen off the fuel line. Brush it clean with solvent and reattach. Attach a new fuel filter every two years or so for maximum performance

Prepare it for long term storage

If you don’t expect to use your chainsaw for more than thirty days, start preparing it for storage. The first step is to drain the oil and the gas. You can do this manually or you can start the chainsaw and let it run until the gas is gone, then switch it off and allow it to cool completely. The next step is to clean your chain saw completely with an oily rag, removing all bits of debris. Then remove the chain and store it in an airtight container. Finally, pack your saw away and ensure that it is not accessible to children.

The chainsaw is an extremely handy piece of equipment; with a little common sense and regular care, you’ll be giving it a long life of use.

Getting rid of the log in your drain can really be a pain in the ass, most especially if you have no idea how you can get this done. If ever you try doing it yourself without any knowledge, then it will either lead to self injury or to a damaged plumbing system. With that in mind, here are ways to fix a clogged drain the safest ways possible.

Make use of hot water

How water has the capability to get rid of any drains in your clog. Boil water, pour it into the drain and try to see if it works after some time. If it doesn’t, try it again.

Use a plunger

With the use of a plunger, you can easily apply pressure on the clog in the drain. Look for any other sinks related to the drain and block these with the use of a damp rag.

Seek professional help

In the event that the above methods did not work, it is time to call in the experts. Call for a company which specializes in drain repair Toronto. When you do this, you can surely save time, effort and of course, money since you can avoid damaging your pipes. Keep in mind that you should only hire professional plumbers. This is because they have the proper equipment and adequate knowledge to fix the problem in your drain.

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As days went by the temperature is getting colder but my husband still doesn’t want to run the heater to save gas and pay less every end of the month in our gas bill.  To feel warm without running the heater my husband closed the window in our balcony and bathroom but it isn’t enough so I am thinking of using plastic bubbles to winter proof our glass doors and windows.  I have seen this DIY winter proofing in the online global shop I frequently visit under home and living categories.

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By proper sealing your home you can keep the warm air in and the cold winter air out. It doesn’t only save gas but also protect the money in your wallet by paying large bills every end of the month.  Well, while my plans is not yet put into reality, I am thinking of wearing electric gloves  because my hands always felt cold without a reason. Although I have read that lack of blood circulation is one of the reason to have cold hands.

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My father made a cabinet display along the wall of the stairs,  as of now it displays different sizes of stuffed animals and toys.  My sister has a guitar and I think it is a good option if we could display it on the vacant spot but she is asking me to buy a  fender cf 140sce at guitar center to make use of the guitar so I think it is not really a good idea after all.

The space below the stair was made as a little stock room, I am not happy with the idea because it doesn’t look right but oh well my mother like it so I can’t do anything with it.

What good is a beautiful house with modern and expensive furnishings if it is dirty and unkempt. I definitely would not want to live in a filthy house not only because it looks disgusting but also because it is unsanitary. Nowadays it is better to always be on the guard for diseases that we might contract from bacteria and germs lurking in every corner of our house. As much as possible or if time permits, it is advisable to clean the house everyday. This way we are sure that nobody in our household will get sick and our house will look inviting at all times.

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To easily get rid of trash and other unnecessary objects, I make sure that there is a trash can in every room in the house. There are a lot of companies that specialize in designing and producing different metal storage products such as shipping racks, corrugated containers, and various types of bins. Cedarside Manufacturing is one of them. Not only are their prices competitive, their service is fully customized to every client’s needs and they ship products right away. They have been manufacturing custom bins in Mississauga, Brampton, and across the Greater Toronto Area for over eight years.

The installation of electric cable in our home is not yet finish, the electrician my family contracted has a job so he only go to our house when he is available, he just visited once and hopefully he could visit more often to finish the installation.  There are other electrician  but my family choose to hire him because of good recommendation, well experienced and affordable contract.

We didn’t hire one of the electrician we knew because his rate is a bit higher and his experience is not that wide. He studied and trained on vocational school  for about six months and after that he started working in the neighborhood. We actually hired him when we need power outlet to be installed but we have heard that it was bit expensive compared to others who are well experienced so my family searched for good recommendation and that’s how they got the current contractor.

Nowadays we should be conscious about our security in our home, we always heard and watch from daily news on television about burglars and tress passers leaving harm to homeowners and stealing their valuable items. It doesn’t require a lot money or software security solutions to keep this burglars away from our property, all we need is  effective ways to create a home security.

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Some of the effective ways to secure our home from burglars is to always check that our locks are in proper condition, we should not always remember  to lock our home. Adding security lights in our front yard is also helpful as well as installing surveillance camera and using safes inside our home to keep our valuables and important items.