While I am busy surfing around my husband called my attention for something stuck to his feet, he found a chewing gum in the floor. We are both pointing to each other who brought inside it in our apartment, we didn’t chew gum these past few days so it means one of us accidentally stepped on a chewing gum outside.

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I tried to removed  it but it is to soft to do it and it just keep sticking on my finger or into the plastic tool I am using my husband told me to get ice cubes in the fridge to make it hard, so I did and I am able to removed it from the floor.

I didn’t expect that our apartment will be dusty when we arrived home from our vacation because all windows and doors are closed.  My husband says there’s still point of entry for the dust because the windows are not really tightly seal so instead of resting today I do some cleaning like mopping the floor and I think tomorrow I am going to clean the bathroom, I still feel dizzy from our three flights going home. I still badly need sleep and rest.

When we arrived too it is too hot inside our apartment that we can’t feel the air-conditioning is running we thought it is broken at first which added more stress to us after going home bagless, airline left our bags somewhere.

Sometimes you’d just like a change – perhaps the bedroom looks drab after a long winter and you want to refresh it or the bathroom needs a new look. There are some quick and easy ways to update any room in your home, especially with textiles such as comforters and pillows. New camo  print bedding can transform a dull bedroom with little more effort required than making the bed while some colorful toss pillows can refresh a mundane den or family room in minutes.

The bathroom can be updated and it does not necessarily mean you need to replace the bathroom vanity and faucets – there are some easy upgrades which don’t require calling a plumber. Start with the tub or shower and consider replacing the conventional shower curtain rod with a curved shower curtain rod to change the tub profile and add extra elbow room. A new shower curtain can transform the look of a bathroom plus experts recommend replacing it on an annual basis so why wait.

Introduce a new color with bath mats, towel and window treatments or create a more spa-like experience with the addition of a teak shower bench or bath mat. A towel warmer can really upgrade the entire bath and shower experience – nothing beats the feeling of a hot fluffy towel after a shower; there are free-standing towel warmers along with wall mount and counter top models designed to work in almost any bathroom configuration.

A handheld showerhead is another spa-like amenity that has real value in any home. Shampooing hair, washing pets and even cleaning the tub or shower enclosure is much easier with a handheld showerhead. They are also useful for seniors and invalids who may wish to bathe while seated.

We are leaving for vacation on Saturday so I started cleaning around here in our apartment before I went busy packing our clothes. When my husband  arrived home he complaint again with the stench of bleach in our apartment.

I typically used bleach on our floor when I mop it, I also cleaned the microwave oven which I can’t remember anymore when was the last time I cleaned it, lol! I have been very busy and engrossed spending my time online.

The other day my mother asked me again if when we can start building our house, I answered maybe next year. We have no budget this year as I am going home, she added that one of our relative will also build a house after my cousin went home. So if ever they started their house construction our house is the only left in a bad condition around the neighborhood because most of the houses around us are already concrete made unlike us which is just semi-concrete.

Aside from house construction my mother also wish to buy a refrigerator so she can start a business that could help them to survive for their daily food. It is a good plan actually so I am now saving for it so when I went home I can buy her even a small refrigerator.

Most  homeowners like  to decorate and make the outdoor portion of their house attractive,  there are some who beautify their garden or lawn.  You should know that one thing to make your patio looks perfect is choosing the best type of furniture. It is either made of plastic or metal but today wood furniture are extremely popular because they can provide classic and flexible look that will blend anywhere.

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If you are considering wood outdoor furniture you should choose teak one as most expert suggested, they are durable  and perfect for outdoor conditions, rain or shine.

The shopping bags among supermarkets are now reusable. You can used them  as trash bag unlike before you have to buy the trash bag separately. This bags are quite bigger to with a capacity of 20L, so we are using this purple  bag for quite few months already but lately we have noticed that the fruit flies are lurking on the trash bag, we decided to buy the small size green trash bag.

Most homes in the west has a fireplace which is beneficial during winter season but unfortunately as times passed by many fireplaces served only as a decor.  Traditional wood burning fireplaces are inefficient source of heat if not properly supervised and can be fire hazard too that’s why electric fireplaces was developed and sold in the market.

Electric fireplace has a lot of things to offer, easy to install and very economical. They are also safer and cleaner than wood and gas fireplaces.  They are very light and portable, you can carry and install them in any place inside your home.

If you want to enhance your backyard adding an outdoor kitchen is the best idea and becoming popular now a days.  It is a best place to cook and eat outdoor with your family, have a little barbecue party together with relatives and friends or even neighbors.

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One of the benefits of having an open air kitchen is it allows you to clean and cook easily. It also gives pleasure and entertainment for the family so if you open-air enthusiasts  you should consider building an outdoor kitchen.

It can be obvious to many but working out when your drain is blocked is the first step to sorting out this pesky domestic problem.

Whether it’s a foul smell that you can’t seem to pinpoint or a sink that just won’t drain, your plumbing can cause you plenty of stress if it isn’t in top working order.

Catching a blockage early is key to keeping your home’s plumbing going, so try not to allow waste products build up unnecessarily and look out for a few simple signs in order to avoid any plumbing problems.

In the majority of cases, there are three indicators that your drains are blocked and homeowners should be able to spot these before trying to unblock them themselves or call in the professionals. For more serious cases, drain repairs from Dyno-Rod are the perfect antidote but sometimes, all you need is a plunger and some good old fashioned elbow grease.

Look out for the following tell-tale signs if you want to stay blockage-free:

• Manholes, sinks or any other pipes overflowing
• Nasty smells emanating from the drains or plugholes themselves
• Waste not draining when you flush your toilet

Naturally, these indicators are usually pretty obvious, but there are some things that precede these problems that you can look out for in order to avoid any blockages. Expertise in this kind of scenario is http://www.plumbernorthernbeaches.com.au.

For example, if you hear a gurgling sound when you empty water from your bath and sink or when you flush your toilet, your pipes may be well on their way to becoming blocked. Similarly if the water in your toilet bowl is significantly low, you may want to get the plunger out in order to avoid more significant damage.

Being able to spot these signs means you’ll be able to catch the problem early and avoid all the stress and costs that comes with blocked plumbing.