Like most people I would like to own a house with big lawn or backyard garden. Having one is not just relaxing but there’s also a chance of improving your home from the outside by adding outdoor furniture.

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Through the years the trends in outdoor furniture have changed quickly,  from plastic or web lawn chairs or loungers to aluminum and stainless and to teak wood. Choosing the right outdoor furniture for your  lawn or backyard garden requires a lot of creative planning and tough decision. Luckily today there are multiple choices available for outdoor furniture online where can easily find good furniture that will suit your taste and style.

Budget is one of the major aspect to consider when choosing outdoor furniture for your garden.  Financial constraints can affect your choices and sometimes make you settle for low quality furniture that’s why you have to do comparison when you are buying something. Buy somewhere when you can find a good deal.

In few weeks we are going to move into  a new apartment, my husband transferred to another school and  we have to move closed to his work place. It was a week ago since we started collecting big boxes from Lotte Super, we already have a few and last night we planned to get more so while my husband is shopping for freeze chicken breast I am busy undoing the box, there’s only one big box left and it turns out too they are out of chicken.

So we decided to go to Emart Everyday to find if they have the chicken we want, on the way I found a large box. When I look inside it is empty, the box is not a normal box it is a type of box which is normally use in shipping fragile items.  I took it but it was too large to carry and it might be shameful if I am carrying a large box to Emart Everyday so we decided that I should go home with the box and my husband will go alone to Emart Everyday.

On the way near the Dunkin Donuts I saw a file of boxes it was probably from Hang Ten or Watsons, their new stock probably arrived. As much as I want to stop I didn’t do it anymore because it is already hard for me to carry the large box and other people might thought I am a garbage picker.

Collecting used big or large boxes from the supermarket is more economical than buying moving boxes, our new apartment is not going to be that far anyway, it is around 4-5 kilometers from where are living but of course we are still going to hire a truck for moving.

My cousin is planning to have their house painted because it gives more positive aura and happy surrounding. As we can see most houses and subdivisions are painted in colorful color or contemporary style.

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Painting a house is not as easy as what you think, you should pay attention to two key points. The first thing you should take note is quality of the paint, given the choice we would probably choose the highest quality paints but most of the times we go with our budget because quality paints are expensive than the low quality ones. With that we missed the point that high quality paints will last longer time than the low quality paints, in short we cant get the value of the money we spent.

If you are not an expert on doing painting job you should hire someone who is professional in this area because the quality of application to your house is important too.

If you are looking for an extra space to house your tools or perhaps a small room where you can  spend more time tinkering your vehicle, then it is likely that you would like to have a new shed built within the confines of your property. However, as with any other type of construction, building a new shed from the ground up is not only time-consuming; it can also be costly especially if you are thinking of using premium quality materials. The good news is that you can still have a new shed built without necessarily spending a lot of cash and time. With a steel building kit, you can actually get an inexpensive, yet durable shed.

As its name suggests, a steel building kit or prefab steel frame building differs from other kinds of construction materials as its components are built completely off site. This means that there is very minimal construction needed to have the structure built in place. In fact, the only construction involved on the building site is the laying of foundation – usually a concrete slab – where the structure will stand.

Because a steel building kit is completely designed with ease of assembly in mind, you can actually build most of the part of the shed without employing the service of a professional contractor, except for the foundation. Here’s a simple guide how you can erect your shed using a steel building kit.

Foundation

A leveled and properly laid foundation is one of the most crucial aspect to having a durable steel shed. Hence, start by looking for a spot within your property that has a level surface that is large enough for the shed you would like to build. While all steel building kits come with the necessary information and drawings as to where and how you should set the anchor bolts of the structure, the process of laying the foundation is best left to the hands of a professional. Hence, seek the expertise of an experienced contractor for this part of the project to ensure that the concrete slab will lay flat on the ground and the anchor bolts project properly above the concrete surface. When all these are done correctly, erecting the entire steel shed will be a breeze.

Main frame

Once the concrete foundation is laid, the next step is to assemble the main frame, which is made up of the I-beam, rafters and columns. These components are already welded, cut and punched from the manufacturing site, allowing for ease of installation. Because some of the parts are heavy, you may need to ask assistance from another person when lifting. Then, you can bolt the parts together and integrate them into the foundation following the instructions from the kit. You may also need to use proper sealants to close parts where rainwater may seep through.

Secondary frame

Now that the main frame is standing, the next step is to integrate the secondary frame which is made up of girts, frame openings and purlins. Similar to the main frame components, the parts for the secondary framing are already pre-cut and pre-punched so that you can easily match the parts together. The secondary frame will also support the loads of the wall panels and roof sheeting of your shed.

Wall Panels, and Roof Sheeting

With both the main and secondary frames in place, you can proceed working on the wall panels, roof sheeting, and insulation. You will have to install the insulation first on the sidewalls (between the girt and wall panels) before you apply the wall panels. Once the insulation and wall panels are in place, you can start integrating the roof sheet to your shed. To prevent leaks, you may have to apply weather stripping.

Final Touches

To complete your steel shed, you need to install the trims and other accessories such as windows, door, vents. The addition of trim will provide a layer of protection to your shed against rain and snow and can also improve its aesthetics. When your steel structure is complete, which you can actually accomplish within a day or two, you can start using and enjoy its service for the years to come without worrying about maintenance.

Steel Buildings Design www.steelbuildingsdesign.co.uk is a UK-based company that designs, supplies and erects bespoke steel buildings for a wide variety of purposes. The article above was written by one of their regular contributors.

My cousin’s family already started building their home, they are almost finished but they are already out of money. My cousin who’s in abroad will not send remittance anymore because she is set to go home in the next few months. The other day my mother told me that my uncle wants to lend money from us so they can buy the materials they need, they have to finish adding roof to their house so the beams will not turn rusty.

A roof is the most essential part of our house, it protect us from cold and warm weather. A good roof can also add more value to our house, a well kept interior is meaningless when the roof is leaking or defective. That’s why it is very important to build a house with durable and strong roof from Precision Roofing.

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If you have no skills on roofing there are many expert roofing contractors that can give you ideas and suggestion on how to install or take care of your roof. To own a home is such a huge investment and maintaining it properly will make it more comfortable and valuable.

If you have just moved into your home, you have probably already thought about making sure that your kitchen has a stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. These aren’t the only appliances that you need in order to make your new house a home, however. There are tons of useful small appliances out there for you to take a look at, but there are five essentials that no kitchen is complete without.

Toaster Oven

Sure, you can try to get by with a regular toaster just because it is smaller, but you should certainly think about investing in a toaster oven. Not only can you use a toaster oven to make your morning toast or to warm up a bagel, but you can also use it to prepare tons of other things. You can toast more than one sandwich at a time, or you can even make miniature pizzas or a few cookies. Not only are these small appliances useful, but they are also smart; by using your toaster oven instead of your oven when preparing small meals, you can save a lot of money on electricity, and you don’t have to worry about heating up your whole house by turning on your oven.

Blender

A blender is an essential small appliance for any well-stocked kitchen. You can use your blender to make smoothies, shakes and frosty alcoholic beverages, and you can also use it for making soups and other things in the kitchen.

Indoor Countertop Grill

Preparing grilled foods outdoors on an outdoor grill can be delightful, but you probably don’t always have the time to head outdoors to prepare your food, and the weather doesn’t almost permit for it. With an indoor countertop grill, you can prepare healthy and tasty meals, like leaner burgers, grilled chicken breasts and more. You can even prepare grilled cheese sandwiches and other tasty lunch and dinner options with ease with an indoor grill, and you don’t have to worry about messing around with gas or charcoal or standing outside during poor weather conditions in order to get the healthy and delicious grilled taste.

Slow Cooker

Many home cooks never use slow cookers, but they are really missing out. You can use your slow cooker to prepare delicious, home-cooked meals with ease, and you can even leave it to do all of the work for you while you are at work or running errands around town. Along with being useful for preparing quick and easy meals, slow cookers can help you make even the toughest cuts of meat into tender and delicious entrees, and they make it easy to keep food warm during a party or gathering.

Stand Mixer

A lot of people never purchase a stand mixer for themselves, but these useful small kitchen appliances can make the work of baking much easier, and they can also be used for other kitchen tasks, such as kneading bread dough.

Kenneth is a Chef from Melbourne, Australia. He says that these five small home appliances are essential to any good kitchen and recommends visiting the Lasoo website to check out the latest Big W catalogue for the best prices on these appliances.

Many homeowners want to improve their home from the inside and from the outside but do not know how to start.  Interior designing requires creativity and knowledge of interior designing skills,  there are online interior design degree that allows someone to obtain a degree on her own convenient time.

If you are planning to design your own home and to save money from hiring interior decorators but don’t know how to start, first thing you should do is to make an extensive research this will help you to be acquainted with the latest trends. Searching the internet is one of the best method to find the latest trends, you will come across number of helpful sites providing all the information you need and even seeing samples that could give idea to your mind, reading magazines is one of the alternative method too.

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Planning ahead is very important too because it will make thing easier,  keep the area of the rooms in mind and know all your preferences and desires before purchasing something.  One of the area you should give more attention is the flooring, it would be best if the flooring is same for all the rooms and it would be better if you select light colors on wall paints.

You may think of them as something that only professional chefs use, but rangehoods are showing up in more and more home kitchens. Now you can find many different type of rangehoods with the design and colour that will suit your kitchen.

So, what will a kitchen rangehood do at your house?

• Get Rid of Lingering Odors

Who doesn’t love the smell of bacon cooking? Unfortunately, that bacon odour has a habit of sticking around for hours after you’ve eaten it. The last thing you want is to smell this morning’s bacon at 10:00 tonight!

Luckily, a kitchen rangehood can eliminate that problem. In fact, many rangehoods come with special fans that can get rid of things like steam, smoke, and other odours quietly and efficiently. That way, your kitchen will never smell stale!

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• Prevent Grease From Getting Everywhere

If you don’t have a kitchen rangehood, you won’t have anything to suck up the grease as it’s cooking — meaning that grease is going to wind up all over your kitchen and leave a giant mess behind.

• Keep Things Out Of Your Face

If you want to be a designer cook in your designer kitchen, you can have things splattering in your face or fogging up your glasses. But since a rangehood provides suction and a steady flow of fresh air, you’ll wind up looking just as good as the food!

• Give You Some Better Light

Some rangehoods are capable of lighting up your entire stove. That way, you don’t have to turn on that giant panel of lights sitting in your ceiling just to heat something up.

• Look Cool

With its shiny stainless steel finish, a rangehood is the ultimate in sleek, modern kitchen technology. Even if you don’t know a roux from a reduction, you’ll have a décor that looks like it belongs on a cooking show! Just have a look at Fisher & Paykel rangehoods  for great design inspiration.

When you combine that cool style with a more convenient way of cooking things, you just can’t beat it!

Olivia Slamut is passionate about cooking and spends lots of time in her kitchen. She is always looking for the last innovation in terms of home appliance design and efficiency.

The landlord seems enjoy the benefits of the metal door mat in the main door because he bring home  a second metal door mat which is longer than the first one.

Door mats add personality to a home that’s why most homeowners personalized their doormats. They are use so dirt will not come inside the house through shoes. They are considered one of the very important item that can be placed inside or outside our home entrance. Doormats are very functional that’s why it is essential that mats should be made in durable materials and cannot be easily worn out. They are usually made of coir, rubber, Palmyra, aluminum and other metals  which are long lasting and can better hold scrubbing of soles.

Luckily, the used car market allows many people to buy a good make without having the sometimes unachievable expense of buying new. There are many factors to consider when evaluating the affordability of a used car, such as the age, kilometres travelled, condition of the engine, and how much wear and tear there is both for the interior and exterior of a car. Based on cars that are mechanically sound and in good all-round condition, here are the 5 most affordable used car makes.

Toyota

Toyota is the first manufacturer on this list due to their legendary reputation of having cars that simply don’t die. Whether you’re looking at one of their tough Hilux or Landcruiser models with unbreakable diesel engines, the family favourite Camry, or the P Plate popular Corolla, Toyota build cars that are made to last. While certainly not the cheapest brand new, there are always plenty of them on the used car market. If you don’t mind purchasing an older model, you will be rewarded with a quality car that is affordable to buy, maintain and run.

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Honda

Another make with a reputation for being a stickler for quality is Honda. Their attention to detail and thoughtful build design makes them a great car to pick up second hand. The Civic is one of the most popular quality small cars around on the used car market, while those needing more room can consider the Accord sedan, or Honda’s flagship SUV, the compact and fun to drive CR-V.

Hyundai

While many people associate Hyundai with the old Excel, their recent releases have been an astounding success. With the i20 and i30 dominating the small car standings, the iLoad impressing van fans, and the Accent and Sonata making a name as quality sedans, Hyundai have become an industry leader in just a few years. While caution is advised if you’re looking at older models, picking up one of their newer releases second-hand is definitely a great way to get a bargain. Hyundai’s impressive styling and quality interior design are matched with unexpected performance, which all combines to give you a great package at a very reasonable price.

Subaru

When it comes to great safety features, good build quality and exciting performance, it’s impossible to go past Subaru. Across the entire range, there are cars that will suit almost every need and budget. However, when looking at buying a second-hand Subaru, steer clear of any which do not have a fully documented service history. The boxer engines require regular and quality maintenance, and if this has been neglected you could find yourself spending far more money on repairs than you did on purchasing the car. With a little caution, buying a used Subaru can be the best value for money second-hand car you can get.

Mitsubishi

With many popular models such as the comfortable family sedan Magna, the nippy small Mirage hatch, and the tough Triton ute, Mitsubishi has a lot to offer in the used car market. Older models will be the most affordable, with most of the newer cars holding their value for many years after first purchase. As with Toyota, if you don’t mind picking up an older model, you will easily find a Mitsubishi to suit your needs.

These manufacturers constantly release new models, and in turn, the used car market benefits from an influx of quality second-hand cars that are affordable and reliable. It’s always a case of ‘Buyer Beware’ when getting a used car, however if you purchase from a reputable source and always have your mechanic check the vehicle over, you can end up with a real bargain.

Written by Kobe Brooke

Kobe is a motor enthusiast who also works in a car dealer in Melbourne. He specializes in selling used cars in Sydney. He also organizes regular driver meet-up in his local area.